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couriermail.com.au/property November 24-25, 2012 The Courier-Mail 13 FRST A professional approach to design and amenities is raising the bar in gentrifying Annerley CUTTING-EDGE: The latest technology and intelligent use of space provide convenience and comfort throughout. Fresh breeze in townhouses Fresh breeze in townhouses CONSTRUCTION has begun on six high-tech, split-level townhouses in an urban re- newal area on Brisbane’s southside. The residential developer Ulyssus is working with Hutchinson Builders to create the Waterton at Annerley with one townhouse already sold. Prices start at $549,000 for the three-bedroom, two- bathroom homes. Ulyssus director Gerard McNamara says each home will be operated through a wall-mounted iPad, providing wireless hi-fi, security and internet access. Other smart devices such as a TV, fridge and washing ma- chine, can also be integrated. ‘‘Waterton seeks to capitalise on the ongoing gentrification of the Annerley area,’’ McNamara says. ‘‘Inner-city buyers increas- ingly expect technology inte- gration as standard in the design scope of new properties – perhaps more so at the market’s higher end. This is where Waterton has been clever. ‘‘The price point is achiev- able for the area.’’ Marketing agent Christine Hayes-Brown of Project Prop- erty Sales says the project is a first for the area. ‘‘The design has taken a much smarter approach to maximising space and out- look,’’ she says. ‘‘What strikes me as most appealing is the modern feel. The experience of Waterton is luxury – the clear spaces, the incredible views, the gorgeous finishes and the amenities.’’ Architect Tim Carman de- scribes Waterton’s perspective as unique. ‘‘Rather than taking the standard, street-facing option, Waterton’s outlook clearly capitalises on the easterly view towards Mount Gravatt, giving every town-home a stunning view,’’ Carman says. ‘‘This perspective allows for natural east-west air flow, an important lifestyle factor for town-home living. ‘‘The split-level plan across three floors feels much bigger than the geographic footprint would indicate and the huge balcony offers additional living space. ‘‘With city living increasingly shifting to smaller dwellings, buyers are becoming more discerning in their demands of property features and finishes. ‘‘Waterton lives up to its ethos of designer living without the designer price tag.’’ Buyers Cheryl and William Wilshere plan to move into Waterton with their four-year- old daughter Penina, before renting the property out after several years. They were attracted by the design – particularly the split levels – and the location. Investment pool for Brightwater BRIGHT IDEAS: Greg Tuckwell and Syd Walker. A GROUP of Sunshine Coast investors will build 45 town- houses at Stockland’s Bright- water community in Mountain Creek. The syndicate, led by ac- counting firm the Poole Group, paid $2 million for the site of more than 8000sq m at Kurri- mine Cres. Kingfisher Court has been designed by local architects Blackburne Jackson, with Murphy Builders due to start construction early next year. The two and three-bedroom townhouses will be priced from $330,000 to $390,000. Project leader Greg Tuck- well says the group has confi- dence in the precinct because of its proximity to multi-billion dollar residential, medical and commercial developments. ‘‘Kingfisher Court is just five minutes drive to the 450-bed Sunshine Coast University Hospital as well as the associ- ated 200-bed Ramsay Health private hospital, and a major health and education hub,’’ Tuckwell says. Marketing agent Syd Walker from Place Projects says the development is registered under the National Rental Affordability Scheme. Developer’s Bli Bli buy BRISBANE private developer WM Projects has taken over the 500-lot Parklakes estate (pictured) at Bli Bli. Director Kent Madders says market research revealed Bli Bli was an ideal location for the company to stake its claim on the Sunshine Coast. ‘‘It’s so well connected to Maroochydore CBD and the airport as well as great beaches at Maroochydore and Mud- jimba,’’ he says. The estate has 157 lots re- maining for development and a small number of earlier-release blocks priced from $195,500 still available. Madders says WM Projects will release the next stage of 29 blocks within a few months. Prices will average in the low $200,000 range for blocks of 450sq m to 660sq m. ‘‘The land is flat so there are no additional earthworks re- quired for construction and they would be ideal for a sizeable home with a pool or a shed and room to entertain,’’ Madders says. The 82ha Parklakes develop- ment includes natural bush- land and parks, a new childcare centre and several lakes stock- ed with Australian bass for catch-and-release fishing. Work is expected to begin early next year on the Park- lakes Sport Complex at the soccer fields. UDIA Sunshine Coast vice- president Andrew Stevens says WM Projects’ investment con- tinues the momentum return- ing to the local market. He says projects such as the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and the planned re- development of the airport and Maroochydore CBD are attracting investors. Paula Shearer HOME
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couriermail.com.au/property November 24-25, 2012 The Courier-Mail 13
FRST
A professional approach to design and amenities is raising the bar in gentrifying Annerley
CUTTING-EDGE: The latest technology and intelligent use ofspace provide convenience and comfort throughout.
Fresh breezein townhousesFresh breezein townhouses
CONSTRUCTION has begunon six high-tech, split-leveltownhouses in an urban re-newal area on Brisbane’ssouthside.
The residential developerUlyssus is working withHutchinson Builders to createthe Waterton at Annerley withone townhouse already sold.
Prices start at $549,000 forthe three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes.
Ulyssus director GerardMcNamara says each homewill be operated through awall-mounted iPad, providing
wireless hi-fi, security andinternet access.
Other smart devices such asa TV, fridge and washing ma-chine, can also be integrated.
‘‘Waterton seeks to capitaliseon the ongoing gentrificationof the Annerley area,’’McNamara says.
‘‘Inner-city buyers increas-ingly expect technology inte-gration as standard in thedesign scope of new properties– perhaps more so at the
market’s higher end. This iswhere Waterton has beenclever.
‘‘The price point is achiev-able for the area.’’
Marketing agent ChristineHayes-Brown of Project Prop-erty Sales says the project is afirst for the area.
‘‘The design has taken amuch smarter approach tomaximising space and out-look,’’ she says. ‘‘What strikesme as most appealing is the
modern feel. The experience ofWaterton is luxury – the clearspaces, the incredible views,the gorgeous finishes andthe amenities.’’
Architect Tim Carman de-scribes Waterton’s perspectiveas unique.
‘‘Rather than taking thestandard, street-facing option,Waterton’s outlook clearlycapitalises on the easterlyview towards Mount Gravatt,giving every town-home a
stunning view,’’ Carman says.‘‘This perspective allows for
natural east-west air flow, animportant lifestyle factor fortown-home living.
‘‘The split-level plan acrossthree floors feels much biggerthan the geographic footprintwould indicate and the hugebalcony offers additionalliving space.
‘‘With city living increasinglyshifting to smaller dwellings,buyers are becoming more
discerning in their demands ofproperty features and finishes.
‘‘Waterton lives up to itsethos of designer living withoutthe designer price tag.’’
Buyers Cheryl and WilliamWilshere plan to move intoWaterton with their four-year-old daughter Penina, beforerenting the property out afterseveral years.
They were attracted by thedesign – particularly the splitlevels – and the location.
Investment poolfor Brightwater
BRIGHT IDEAS: GregTuckwell and Syd Walker.
A GROUP of Sunshine Coastinvestors will build 45 town-houses at Stockland’s Bright-water community in MountainCreek.
The syndicate, led by ac-counting firm the Poole Group,paid $2 million for the site ofmore than 8000sq m at Kurri-mine Cres.
Kingfisher Court has beendesigned by local architectsBlackburne Jackson, withMurphy Builders due to startconstruction early next year.
The two and three-bedroomtownhouses will be priced from$330,000 to $390,000.
Project leader Greg Tuck-well says the group has confi-dence in the precinct becauseof its proximity to multi-billiondollar residential, medical andcommercial developments.
‘‘Kingfisher Court is just five
minutes drive to the 450-bedSunshine Coast UniversityHospital as well as the associ-ated 200-bed Ramsay Healthprivate hospital, and a majorhealth and education hub,’’Tuckwell says.
Marketing agent Syd Walkerfrom Place Projects says thedevelopment is registeredunder the National RentalAffordability Scheme.
Developer’s Bli Bli buyBRISBANE private developerWM Projects has taken overthe 500-lot Parklakes estate(pictured) at Bli Bli.
Director Kent Madders saysmarket research revealed BliBli was an ideal location for thecompany to stake its claim onthe Sunshine Coast.
‘‘It’s so well connected toMaroochydore CBD and theairport as well as great beachesat Maroochydore and Mud-jimba,’’ he says.
The estate has 157 lots re-maining for development and asmall number of earlier-releaseblocks priced from $195,500still available.
Madders says WM Projectswill release the next stage of 29blocks within a few months.Prices will average in the low$200,000 range for blocks of450sq m to 660sq m.
‘‘The land is flat so there areno additional earthworks re-
quired for construction andthey would be ideal for asizeable home with a pool or ashed and room to entertain,’’Madders says.
The 82ha Parklakes develop-ment includes natural bush-land and parks, a new childcarecentre and several lakes stock-
ed with Australian bass forcatch-and-release fishing.
Work is expected to beginearly next year on the Park-lakes Sport Complex at thesoccer fields.
UDIA Sunshine Coast vice-president Andrew Stevens saysWM Projects’ investment con-
tinues the momentum return-ing to the local market.
He says projects such as theSunshine Coast UniversityHospital and the planned re-development of the airport andMaroochydore CBD areattracting investors.
Paula Shearer
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