Our Story Begins With Your Story


Circa – ‘Heritage and Lifestyle Property Specialists’ – is a direct response to an unmet demand for professional, knowledgeable advice within a unique section of the real estate landscape.

We are passionate about heritage and lifestyle property, from grand estates to diamonds in the rough. We have experts in their fields to assist you at every stage of the sale or purchase process. We join you in the mutual admiration of our architectural history and unique Australian lifestyle.

Our Specialists


Sue Gratton
Sue Gratton
FOUNDER, LICENSEE & LIFESTYLE PROPERTY SPECIALIST 0407599559 0407599559
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With a natural commitment to service, honesty and integrity throughout all facets of not only the real estate process but life in general, Sue has earned a strong reputation for being the consummate professional – someone who listens, empathises, communicates effectively and is always ready, willing and able to go the extra mile with everyone she meets. Her engaging personality and warm nature are infectious and refreshing. An experienced agent within the metropolitan, as well as Lifestyle and Heritage property markets, Sue has a passion for all real estate no matter how large or small. Having been a city as well as country dweller, she has a personal understanding of the uniqueness of these markets, including the intricacies that make all the difference in the sale, as well as purchase of both.

Living and breathing a diverse range of cultures whilst living overseas as an expatriate for many years, Sue has developed the maturity and lived experiences necessary to understand the wide ranging phases of life, applying this knowledge strategically to the areas of client need and expectation, taking into account both vendor and purchaser to ensure a smooth and successful result for all.

A strong desire to provide a true client centric, service orientated real estate space is what drove the genesis of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property Specialists and Sue works daily to make sure all her own as well as her consultants clients feel heard and that the process of selling or buying is one that everyone involved feels has been a positive one.

Julia Paltridge
Julia Paltridge
Lifestyle and Heritage Sales Specialist – QUEENSLAND
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With a professional career built on developing genuine connections with her clients, Julia takes pride in listening closely to their individual needs and building long-term relationships. This person – focused approach naturally led her to Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property Specialists, where her professional expertise aligns in tune with her appreciation of properties with a story to tell. Julia believes that real estate is as much about people as it is about property.

Having lived in metropolitan, coastal, and regional areas throughout Australia, with a navigational compass that has always led her back to Queensland, Julia has first-hand insight into the benefits of lifestyle and heritage property ownership and understands the personal significance it holds for both vendors and purchasers. She works to ensure the entire sales process is handled professionally and thoughtfully, helping all parties involved in a property transaction feel comfortable and supported throughout that journey.

Known for her honesty, attention to detail and clear communication, Julia has a reputation for going above and beyond the call. Recognising that every property is unique, Julia takes the time to understand its story, sharing it thoughtfully so as to create a felt connection with purchasers, leading to the positive and timely results for her vendors.

Prior to her success in real estate, Julia worked in the corporate world as a solicitor, human resource manager and small business owner and incorporates the experience and skills gained from these roles into the sales arena. Julia thrives on the diversity of the real estate industry and the fact that no two sales are ever the same.

“I enjoy every aspect of real estate and feel privileged to work with clients in one of the most beautiful places in the world”

Stephen Booker
Stephen Booker
Heritage Advisor & Property Consultant 0427 432 720
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With more than four decades devoted to heritage conservation architecture, Stephen brings to Circa a rare depth of knowledge, craftsmanship and care. His career has been shaped by a lifelong reverence for the stories held within traditional buildings — their materials, their makers and the moments in history they quietly preserve.

Originally trained at UNSW, Stephen’s early years were steeped in an appreciation for Australia’s architectural lineage: the details, proportions and finishes that reveal how people lived, worked and expressed themselves through place. This foundation evolved into a distinguished career working across significant ecclesiastical, civic and private heritage sites throughout New South Wales and Tasmania.

Stephen’s move to Tasmania in 2018 was driven by his love of hands-on conservation work and the rich tapestry of landscapes and built form the island offers. He continues to serve as a trusted heritage advisor to several councils, drawing on decades of experience diagnosing building conditions, guiding sensitive restoration, and communicating the unique qualities of heritage places with clarity and respect.

Alongside his architectural practice, Stephen has long held an interest in adaptive reuse, traditional building stewardship and thoughtful property development. Having owned and managed heritage-listed homes himself, he understands intimately the responsibilities — and the joys — of custodianship.

At Circa, Stephen brings a considered, technical and deeply human approach to heritage and lifestyle property. He has an extraordinary ability to “read” a place — its fabric, its spirit, its potential — and to support owners in presenting their homes with authenticity. His warmth, curiosity and genuine connection with people make him a trusted guide for both vendors and purchasers.

Rooted in Tasmania yet shaped by experience across Australia and abroad, Stephen embodies the qualities that sit at the heart of Circa: integrity, discernment, and a quiet passion for helping others find their own place within a rich and meaningful landscape.