24-10-2015, 11:32 PM
http://www.frasersproperty.com.au/NSW/Clemton-Park
Urban oases created to last family a life time
Brendan Wong
605 words
24 Oct 2015
Daily Telegraph
DAITEL
English
House-like units with added communal extras are rapidly becoming the norm for Sydney’s finite land resources, writes Brendan Wong
Owning a quarter-acre block has always been the Australian home ownership dream, but affordability and lifestyle factors are prompting Sydneysiders to embrace apartment living.
For many, the love of houses remains and developers are trying to scratch that itch by offering more house-like features in off-the-plan projects, such as rooftop terraces and community gardens.
NSW design manager at Frasers Property Australia Simone Dyer said developers’ inclusion of communal facilities in projects was a response to the growing trend of young families buying new units.
“There are price point reasons, but the new generation of families are happy to live in a more urban form if there are good surrounding amenities in the open space within the development and also the ability to connect to local schools and transport,” Ms Dyer said.
At Clemton Park Village, in southwest Sydney, Frasers are building their masterplanned community. When completed in mid-2017, it will feature a retail precinct with a supermarket, community centre, communal garden, playgrounds and fitness equipment. “We designed the open space so people can invite their extended families and don’t have to compromise,” Ms Dyer said.
Clemton Park was also designed with a “whole life” approach, with the inclusion of a 75-place childcare centre and an aged-care facility.
“It provides all the options for you to live in an apartment over your whole life,” Ms Dyer said.
Some projects, such as The Address at Wentworth Point, offer communal work spaces with free Wi-Fi, a library and a music room.
At Oasis by Crown Group, in Ashfield, residents have access to a theatrette and a piano room. And the disused Flour Mill site at Summer Hill is being transformed into 380 apartments with studio spaces, public parks and gardens.
Principal of design firm HASSELL Matthew Pullinger said the development was designed to foster community connection.
“The idea was that it wasn’t just a bunch of apartment buildings, but a complete urban environment,” Mr Pullinger said.
“It’s more than just buying an apartment, it’s about buying a wonderful lifestyle, a wonderful access to the city or to open space and recreation opportunities.”
PERFECT FIT AFTER MONTHS OF HUNTING IT TOOK several months for Cindy Lau and Chun Tam to find the right home that was close to their parents in Beverly Hills and Campsie and had family friendly amenities.
When they visited Frasers Property’s development at Clemton Park in Sydney’s southwest, they knew instantly that it ticked all their boxes, especially with the arrival of their daughter Mia (now seven months old).
“It’s not a closed high-rise apartment. It’s got a lot of green grass and trees,” Ms Lau said. “There are lots of green areas for Mia to play in when she grows up a little bit.
“They have got a childcare centre on site. I don’t know if Mia is going there in the future but it’s something close and something we can think about.” The communal facilities were also a major drawcard for the couple. “It’ll be nice when we invite friends over. Instead of having a barbecue at home and getting the place messy and then cleaning up later, we can just go outside and have a barbecue there,” Ms Lau said.The couple, who live in Beverly Hills, will be moving into their new two-bedroom apartment in early 2017.
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Urban oases created to last family a life time
Brendan Wong
605 words
24 Oct 2015
Daily Telegraph
DAITEL
English
House-like units with added communal extras are rapidly becoming the norm for Sydney’s finite land resources, writes Brendan Wong
Owning a quarter-acre block has always been the Australian home ownership dream, but affordability and lifestyle factors are prompting Sydneysiders to embrace apartment living.
For many, the love of houses remains and developers are trying to scratch that itch by offering more house-like features in off-the-plan projects, such as rooftop terraces and community gardens.
NSW design manager at Frasers Property Australia Simone Dyer said developers’ inclusion of communal facilities in projects was a response to the growing trend of young families buying new units.
“There are price point reasons, but the new generation of families are happy to live in a more urban form if there are good surrounding amenities in the open space within the development and also the ability to connect to local schools and transport,” Ms Dyer said.
At Clemton Park Village, in southwest Sydney, Frasers are building their masterplanned community. When completed in mid-2017, it will feature a retail precinct with a supermarket, community centre, communal garden, playgrounds and fitness equipment. “We designed the open space so people can invite their extended families and don’t have to compromise,” Ms Dyer said.
Clemton Park was also designed with a “whole life” approach, with the inclusion of a 75-place childcare centre and an aged-care facility.
“It provides all the options for you to live in an apartment over your whole life,” Ms Dyer said.
Some projects, such as The Address at Wentworth Point, offer communal work spaces with free Wi-Fi, a library and a music room.
At Oasis by Crown Group, in Ashfield, residents have access to a theatrette and a piano room. And the disused Flour Mill site at Summer Hill is being transformed into 380 apartments with studio spaces, public parks and gardens.
Principal of design firm HASSELL Matthew Pullinger said the development was designed to foster community connection.
“The idea was that it wasn’t just a bunch of apartment buildings, but a complete urban environment,” Mr Pullinger said.
“It’s more than just buying an apartment, it’s about buying a wonderful lifestyle, a wonderful access to the city or to open space and recreation opportunities.”
PERFECT FIT AFTER MONTHS OF HUNTING IT TOOK several months for Cindy Lau and Chun Tam to find the right home that was close to their parents in Beverly Hills and Campsie and had family friendly amenities.
When they visited Frasers Property’s development at Clemton Park in Sydney’s southwest, they knew instantly that it ticked all their boxes, especially with the arrival of their daughter Mia (now seven months old).
“It’s not a closed high-rise apartment. It’s got a lot of green grass and trees,” Ms Lau said. “There are lots of green areas for Mia to play in when she grows up a little bit.
“They have got a childcare centre on site. I don’t know if Mia is going there in the future but it’s something close and something we can think about.” The communal facilities were also a major drawcard for the couple. “It’ll be nice when we invite friends over. Instead of having a barbecue at home and getting the place messy and then cleaning up later, we can just go outside and have a barbecue there,” Ms Lau said.The couple, who live in Beverly Hills, will be moving into their new two-bedroom apartment in early 2017.
News Ltd.