Tarneit & Wyndham Estate Guide
Great places to live in Tarneit, Wyndham, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and Truganina
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As the noise and speed of the city recedes into the background, just a stones throw away, you’re in beautiful Wyndham. What first strikes you, is that it really is not that far from the CBD…just a short 25 minute drive.
Someone once joked that you should take your jerry can with you when heading out this way. That person later did visit and ironically now lives here…they shall remain anonymous.
Wyndham has really become one of those hidden treasures.It has gone from strength to strength. It is hard work to move from a reputation of being a country town, far away. In hindsight, it is hard to imagine how Wyndham even looked 10, 20 or 30 years ago. In 2007, Wyndham bears little resemblance to what the long time locals remember it as.
The numbers tell the story. With well over 115,000 residents and counting, Wyndham is one of the fastest growing pockets in Victoria. Forget the notion of a country town, the growth of this community is phenomenal to say the least. A really good town is not only beautiful on the outside, but is also tailored to your personal living and working conditions.
The growth of new estates is fuelled by strong consumer demand. Wyndham comes complete with many prestigious residential enclaves.The success of the estates has been largely due to their commitments to build new schools and various other facilities to cater for their residents. The result is a fantastically functional family design which allows parents to rest assured that the kids are as safe as possible when going to school particularly when its just a couple of blocks away and where there is no need to cross a busy intersection.
The strong family presence of modern Wyndham families means that Wyndham is being developed with a real emphasis on environment and sustainability, a place where families can grow. Family friendly, the area
boasts plenty of open spaces and parklands with a wealth of native fl ora and fauna. Developers have caught onto the attraction to open spaces, walking paths and waterways and are increasingly offering these as incentives to potential buyers. People now want the area they live in to complement their home. A good looking neighbourhood adds to the aesthetics of the home.
The open areas are designed to be easy to maintain both now and into the future. The parks manage to remain the central features of the area without dominating the space, allowing the eye to fl ow from one beautiful area to
the other.
words by: Anna Zoltowski
Rose Grange
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Rose Grange is a vibrant community in Tarneit, 24km west of Melbourne. An
award-winning estate, Rose Grange is already home to more than 1000 families. It incorporates a beautiful, natural environment with the convenience of fi rst class amenities and services on site.
Rose Grange is a master planned community featuring a wide network of parks, open spaces, walking and bike paths, playgrounds and barbeque facilities for residents to enjoy. A great deal of time and planning has gone into creating a spacious estate which provides a great variety of facilities to its residents. It is these extra things which make living at Rose Grange particularly special.
Running through the estate is Skeleton Creek which is home to various species of birds and wildlife. This natural feature has proven to be popular with residents with many people keen to take advantage of the great views on offer. Particular attention has been paid to protecting and enhancing the environment through measures such as the conservation of valued trees and heritage features including a blue stone dairy that was used by the former owners the Leake Family. The environment has been carefully considered in the planning of this estate.
“The blocks at Rose Grange are excellently located within walking distance of The Wyndham Village Shopping Centre, Skeleton Creek and several schools and also have excellent freeway access”, says Charles Grixti, Rose Grange Sales Consultant.
There is still plenty of land on offer, with various block sizes, some with spectacular views of Skeleton Creek. Rose Grange provides easy access to the CBD as well as a large number of facilities including primary schools and secondary colleges, golf courses, sporting and social clubs. Coming soon is the Tarneit Community Centre and a Prep-9 School. This is particularly attractive to young couples or families with young children.
Overall, Rose Grange has achieved a perfect balance with this estate. The result is easy living. With the estate catering so well for home owners needs, it is not hard to see why so many people choose to call Rose Grange home.
For more information about Rose Grange visit us at our new Land Sales and Information Centre at 540 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, 3029 (corner Rebecca Promenade). Mel ref: 202 F3.Or log on to www.rosegrange.com.au
Manor Lakes is a master planned development, just 40 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and designed to be a suburb of its own. The estate already features an extensive array of amenities including the Manor Lakes Central Shopping Centre, an ABC Childcare and Learning Centre, an aged care facility, a CFA Branch, three wetland areas and a 3.5ha linear park. Coming soon is a Catholic prep to year 6 school, a state prep to year 12 school and special school.
“People from all over Melbourne are choosing to live at Manor Lakes as it is a high quality development that is designed for a lifetime with everything you need such as parklands and wetlands, schools, childcare, an aged care and retirement facility, and shops all right at your doorstep while still being within easy access of the coast, country and Melbourne CBD”, says Ken Munro, Manor Lakes Senior Development Manager.
The developers of this estate were convinced that there was a lot of potential to create a really spectacular looking place to live. The vast array of facilities on offer here means that you can be completely self suffi cient and entertained whilst living here.
One thing that is abundant in this estate is space. The clever open space design creates a real feeling of spaciousness. This space has been put to practical use and has really added value to the aesthetic appeal of the area.
“Manor Lakes appeals to a wide range of purchasers; we have fi rst home buyers starting out and looking for something affordable, families who are keen to take advantage of the educational facilities and open spaces. Home buyers looking for something special have chosen our premium allotments featuring park or waterside views”,says Ken Munro.
A good range of block size are available at Manor Lakes which means that everyone’s needs have been taken into account from those after small size allotments to the larger versions.
One of the striking elements in Manor Lakes is the clever utilisation of the outdoors which maximises the aesthetic appearance of the estate and gives the feeling that this estate is environmentally friendly. Much emphasis has been placed on making the outdoors an important feature of this estate encouraging the residents to make use of the facilities on offer here. The developers have really created a space which feels like an escape from city living but one which embraces the hustle and bustle of a thriving community.
Today almost 700 families, or approximately 2000 residents, call Manor Lakes home. When the estate is completed this will grow to approximately 25,000 residents.
The Land Sales and Information Centre is located on the corner of Eppalock Drive and Manor Lakes Boulevard. Melway reference 204 H1.
The Manor Lakes Display Village Sales Office is open 10am - 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is located next to the Display Village, at the corner of Manor Lakes Boulevard and Minindee Road, Manor Lakes.
For more information visit www.manorlakes.com.au.
Tarneit Gardens
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Tarneit Gardens has grown at a rapid pace since opening in 2004. In planning the estate, urban design features and landscaping attractions were important in creating an impressive community. “Situated just 25km west of Melbourne’s CBD, this innovative development has everything that a family could want, Peet is delighted with the popularity of Tarneit Gardens, with hundreds of families already recognising the benefi ts and potential of this community,” said Brendan Gore, CEO of Peet Limited.
Well over 500 home sites have already been sold by people wanting to take advantage of the well situated blocks. Tarneit Gardens offers a variety of lot sizes to cater for different lifestyles and budgets – land sites at the estate range from 400sqm to 750sqm.
Maintaining an aesthetically pleasing look is of high priority in Tarneit Gardens and for this reason, the estate offers new residents the Flying Start package, which includes a choice of three water wise front landscaping packages and colorbond fencing. Tarneit Gardens makes sure that the estate not only benefi ts the residents but the entire community too.
Tarneit Gardens will feature 15 hectares of open space along with two sports grounds and landscaped parks within easy walking distance of all homesites. Residents are already enjoying the first park, which is now complete and includes a gazebo, barbeques and play equipment. With such amazing natural elements to work with, Tarneit Gardens has been designed to be in sync with its surrounds and to compliment the environment.
The overall landscaping of Tarneit Gardens is a mix of carefully selected trees, shrubs and plants. Paramount to the design of this estate was that it needed to blend in with the surrounding landscape. This estate blends perfectly into the unique character of the western suburbs. The developers really understood what makes for great living space and have really incorporated those ideas in the creation of Tarneit Gardens.
To find out more about Tarneit Gardens, visit the sales office, open Saturday to Thursday from 12pm to 5pm, located on Penrose Promenade (off Sayers Road), Tarneit (Melway Ref. 202 C5). For more information phone (03) 8742 2333 or visit www.tarneitgardens.com.au.
Reflections
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Reflections Estate is a development by National Pacific Properties Pty Ltd. When planning the estate, the aim was to ensure that the estate was functional, environmentally friendly and one which will stand the test of time. The clever design creates a feeling of spaciousness which works really well for growing families.
Located off Sayers Road, Reflections is well positioned to take advantage of both Werribee Plaza and Wyndham Village shopping centres, as well as a great variety of schools. In addition to this, there are proposed retail and leisure uses for the site, as well as a commercial precinct on the corner of Derrimut & Sayers Roads. And Tarneit will have its own police station here at Reflections Estate – due to open in late 2009.
The main feature of Reflections is a large central wetland and lake reserve, which will be extensively landscaped. Shared walking & cycling paths will provide a 1.85km circuit around the full length of the wetlands, and a central boardwalk will cut across the wetlands creating two smaller circuits for those wishing to take a shorter stroll. A planned fitness trail will also provide further exercise opportunities for those who take fitness more seriously.
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Reflections offers a wide variety of lot sizes to suit all purchasers. The lots range in size from just over 300 m2 to in excess of 600 m2, with the average lot being 470m2. A number of lots have direct views across to the central wetlands area.
Stage 1, 2 and 4 are now completed, and stage 3 is currently under construction. It is expected that the estate, 12 stages in all, will be completed over the next 4 years.
The estate caters for all types families – from young families or singles just starting out through to those wishing to build a larger home. A large variety of land sizes ensure there is something to suit most budget and lifestyle needs.
A display village, featuring 21 homes by some of Melbourne’s best known builders, opens in October 2008.
The vision of this project is to create a highly sought after and well regarded residential estate that maximizes opportunity for resident satisfaction and lasting value. During the planning process, the environment was of particular importance. The use of rain water tanks is mandatory at Reflections and $3,000 is rebated toward this cost directly to the purchaser. This means Reflections is doing its bit to help save a precious resource and should result in at least an additional 20% saving of water use in each household.
The wetland will be an important environmental asset treating urban storm water runoff in a man made system that mimics the effect of natural wetlands and creating a habitat for birds, animals and native flora as well as a recreational asset for the whole community. Boardwalks, a viewing platform and extensive pathways are all planned to provide a great lifestyle experience for all Reflections residents.
Contact details and location of sales office:
Reflections Land Sales & Information Centre
Reflections Boulevard, Tarneit Melway Ref 202 5E
Open DAILY 12pm - 5pm
For more info call 1300 BUY LAND or visit www.reflectionsestate.com.au
With such amazing natural elements to work with, The Reserve has been designed to be in sync with its surrounds and to compliment the environment. This estate has been designed with a strong emphasis on combining family needs and functionalism. The developers have realised and utilised the potential to create a large and user friendly estate where people will really want to build their dream homes in.
Located just 25 minutes from the CBD, The Reserve is well positioned with great access to the Werribee Plaza, Hogans Corner and the Wyndham Village Shopping Centre as well as various schools. In addition to this, The Reserve also boasts a proposed retirement village, childcare centre, a children’s playground and a commercial centre.
Colorbond fencing and front landscaping are included in the price of each block (conditions apply). This is particularly great for buyers with very specifi c budgets. It also saves time and hassle in organising this yourself.
The environment was carefully considered for The Reserve and in line with its name and environmentally friendly approach, two reserves are proposed for the area which will add to the aesthetic appearance of this estate. The reserves are intended as the stand out features of this estate, which have been incorporated to create the feeling of the ultimate place to relax after a long hard day. The visual elements have been utilised very well in the design of The Reserve.
This premium development by Asset1 offers a wide variety of allotment types that have been designed to suit a diversity of lifestyles. This spacious estate makes it a perfect place to retreat to.
For more information, you can contact the sales office located at Derrimut Road, Tarneit. The sales office is open Wednesday to Sunday between
12pm and 5pm. You can contact Tamara Chan on 0404 220 088 or visit www.thereserve.net.au
Featherbrook, Point Cook is the new fl agship project of Central Equity Land, the developer behind the prestigious Woodland Waters and Sefton Grange estates, offering discerning new homebuyers the very best lifestyle facilities set among tranquil parklands and wetlands, only 20 minutes from the CBD.
Over a quarter of the Featherbook master planned community is dedicated to open space and recreation areas (26.4 ha of the total project area of 111ha), with picturesque walking and bike trails that take advantage of tranquil native grasslands and leafy wetlands. Very rarely does a developer provide so much open space for the recreation and relaxation of residents and for the benefi t of the environment. The grasslands will conserve and protect a rare tract of native cane grass and the wetlands will treat urban stormwater run off before it enters the Point Cook Coastal Park and world recognised Cheetham Wetlands.
“Central Equity Land is an established developer of premium quality planned communities that offer families the very best in residential and lifestyle options,
” says Development Manager, Tom Paul. “Featherbrook at Point Cook will be distinguished by its abundant, landscaped and natural open spaces, walking and bike trails and community recreational areas. We believe it will set a new benchmark in the area.”
Residents of all ages and interests will be catered for at Featherbrook village, with facilities including a prep to year nine school, a childcare centre, community centre, sporting oval, proposed retirement village and local shops.
Nearby shopping and services are plentiful. The neighbouring Point Cook Town Centre only 1.5kms away is currently under construction, with the fi rst stage due for completion in early 2008. It will include Coles, Target and Aldi stores, more than 90 speciality retailers and a medical centre and pharmacy. New commercial spaces for small to medium businesses will provide a range of services and Sanctuary Lakes and Werribee Plaza Shopping Centres are only a short drive away.
Featherbrook is only 3kms from the Geelong Freeway and 4km from Hoppers Crossing Station, providing great access to the CBD (20 mins by train or car) and to the Bellarine Peninsula to the south.
Weekends and holidays will never be boring with the wide range of recreational facilities in the area including Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course, Point Cook Coastal Park and Marine Sanctuary, Campbell’s Cove and the Werribee Park and Zoo.
With 960 home sites, Featherbrook offers a variety of lifestyle options to choose from, including traditional family homes, cottages, terraces and townhouses. Buyers can use their own builder or opt for a package from selected builders offered by Central Equity Land. Design guidelines enhance the natural character of the estate and ensure the highest living standards for residents, whilst providing flexibility to suit varied tastes. Lots range in size from 350sqm to 800sqm and prices start at a very affordable $136,000.
Featherbrook at Point Cook will appeal to those looking for an idyllic family environment close to all major facilities and recreational activities. Since late July the project has sold over 150 lots. The sales office, on Sneydes Road opposite Mowbray Drive (Melways Ref: 207 E7) is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily.
Further information is available at www.featherbrook.com.au and telephone inquiries are invited on 1800 PT COOK (1800 78 2665).
Sales office: Sneydes Road opposite Mowbray Drive
Melways Ref: 207 E7
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily
Information www.featherbrook.com.au
And Inquiries: 1800 PT COOK (1800 78 2665)
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