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A new house and land development close to a number of parklands and many amenities, Parc Calamvale sits inside the highly sought-after suburb of Calamvale, south of the Brisbane CBD. This small project consists of only 22 lots which are spread across the estate, with each ranging between 400 sqm and 776 sqm. One of the last house and land estates in the suburb, Parc Calamvale is a project family’s should definitely take a thorough look at due to its location, proximity to schools and public transport options.
Parc Calamvale is one of the only new house and land estates in the sought-after Calamvale suburb. Formerly a massive homestead with a palatial mansion, the estate fell into considerable disrepair over the last decade or so and is now being split up into smaller lots. Consisting of 22 lots (and one former mansion, which is currently undergoing reconstruction) that range in size from 400 sqm to 776 sqm, the project offers buyers a selection of house and land packages. This is exciting for buyers looking to buy new property in Calamvale, where there is little ‘new’ land remaining for sale.
Calamvale is a family friendly suburbs and clearly Park has been similarly designed with families in mind. This is evident in the larger-than-average lots for the area ( average size new lots are generally in the 300 to 400 sqm size) and the larger house designs being offered to buyers (no home has less than four bedrooms). Even more than this, the focus on families is visible in how the estate is laid out: every lot has street access onto cul-de-sac roads (some of these roads run through the estate). This will reduce the amount of traffic moving through the area, making it safer for children to be out and about — be it on their bikes, visiting a friend, or just walking home from school. This will also help reduce any traffic noise that residents may hear in the long-run, which is always nice.
The project sits in an unusually good position for an estate of this size. It is in close proximity to a number of amenities including schools, shops, and more than a few restaurants and cafes. There are also a number of public transport options that are easily accessible. Most amenities residents may have to access are within walking distance, and we believe that it’s unlikely that residents will have to travel more than 10 minutes drive from the estate to access anything.
Earthworks at Parc Calamvale are now complete, which means the lots are ready to build on as soon as you are!
Parc Calamvale is located at 58 Menser Street, Calamvale, sitting on what was formerly a grand home estate that lay ruined for several years. The new housing estate will be transforming the area back to its former glory. The size and site of the estate is a major plus for residents: it’s in the ideal location for people who like to get out and about, but who also love to have a little space to themselves. Several parklands run close to the back of the estate — including Laurel Oak Park and Nottingham Road Park — while some of the suburb’s best restaurants, cafes and shops are all within walking distance of the lots.
Calamvale is a very well regarded suburb in the south Brisbane area. It’s a great medium between the busier Sunnybank Hills and Forest Lake areas, and the quieter suburbs of Willawong and Larapita. Calamvale is an area which is known for being family-friendly. Along the nearby Beaudesert Road residents will find a number of restaurants and cafes, with everything from some of the most authentic Thai in the area (Thai by Thai Restaurant) to the more casual Kebab HQ. Residents will also find a number of shops along this road, and in the nearby Calamvale Central shopping centre.
There are quite a few public transport options within the suburb, including several bus stops (five of which are within walking distance of Parc Calamvale) and a number of train stations in nearby suburbs. It’s an easy ten-minute bus ride to the Kuraby or Richlands train stations, which can get residents into the city in just over 30 minutes. It’s only a few minutes drive to the Gateway Motorway entrance, which can get residents into the city in roughly 30 minutes. Oh, and if for some reason you’re flying to your next destination, then it’ll be comforting to know that the Archerfield Airport is only 20 minutes down the road.
There are a number of schools in close proximity to Parc Calamvale. Younger children can attend the nearby C&K Calamvale Community College Kindergarten, the Algester World of Learning or Goodstart Early Learning Algester. All three kindergartens are less than four minutes drive from the project and between them they cater for all ages from six weeks to 6 years. The closest primary schools in the area include Wisdom College and St Stephen’s Algester. Slightly further away is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (13 minutes drive).
There are also several schools that run from Prep to Year 12 in the area. First and foremost is Calamvale Community College, a co-educational school that has a strong academic program. Students can choose one of three programs in senior school: the International Baccalaureate program, the traditional Australian curriculum (ATAR rankings), or a traineeship/TAFE/apprenticeship. Stretton State College is another Prep-Year 12 co-educational school in the area. The primary and secondary schools are split across two campuses (Gowan and Illaweena, respectively). Stretton is known for its strong extra-curricular program.
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