Queensland’s famous Sutton’s Juice Factory hits the market

Sutton’s Juice Factory, Cider and Shed Cafe, just 10 minutes north of Stanthorpe, is being marketed by Ray White Rural Queensland agent Jason Mattiazzi, who described the sale as a “rare opportunity”.

Mr Mattiazzi said the family home of David and Roz Sutton had served as a “cozy residence” for the past 20 years and was extensively renovated in 2013.

“Set on 4.63 hectares in the Granite Belt, it features a renovated four-bedroom home, a modern cafe within the old packing shed and production kitchen, a small orchard, solid water supply, and all the key licences to keep this business flourishing,” Mr Mattiazzi said.

Sutton's is a thriving, successful and long-running cafe known for its fresh, preservative-free products made on-site and a strong farm-to-plate reputation, Mr Mattiazzi said.

“What makes Sutton's special is their iconic handmade apple pie. It’s like a little taste of home, crafted with real care and honesty.

“They use apples grown right on the farm or picked fresh from nearby orchards, so every bite is packed with natural goodness.

“The pies are made from scratch in small batches, with pure butter pastry lovingly prepared in-house.

“Imagine up to 800kg of apples peeled and cooked each week, with fresh pies coming out of the oven daily.”

Mr Mattiazzi said Sutton’s Farm would be ideal for anyone seeking a unique blend of rural and business opportunity.

“It’s perfect for family-run businesses, tourism enthusiasts, or anyone looking to build a profitable lifestyle venture with strong branding and room to grow in a region on the rise,” he said.

Mr Sutton, 77, said it was “time to move on”.

“At our age it’s time to sell,” he explained.

“We built Sutton’s bit by bit and it has been a long journey over 30 years.

“When we started out we were a commercial orchard growing apples. Then we went to the farmer’s markets in New Farm and Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast, and that’s where we got the recognition for our products.”

Mr Sutton said it was now time to enjoy their new home in Stanthorpe.