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CONTENTS

                                                          7 NEW BEGINNINGS                                                   16 NATURAL HARMONY
                                                          The Reynolds family made a new start in relocating to Warralily.   Wetlands, native water birds and 30km of walking and cycling
                                                          Now their kids love the parks and walking tracks.                  paths are among the seeds for Warralily’s success.

                                                          8 CONVENIENCE ON THE LIST                                          18 A PLACE TO RELAX
                                                          Local shopping choices are set to open this spring when The        Take yourself on a trip to the Hamptons when looking
                                                          Village, Warralily shopping centre opens its doors.                through the Riviera 32 by Boutique Homes

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Editor: Peter Farago                                      Families are a step closer to getting access to local schools as   With a floorplan that can be modified, the Aston 25 by
Writers: Tessa Hayward, Peter Farago, Natasha Perera      enrolments open at the Armstrong Creek Education Precinct.         Homebuyers Centre makes planning your new home easy.
Art director: Samantha Hamilton
Senior sales manager: Kristie Robertson
Sales manager: Daniel O’Keefe
                                                          12 HOT RIGHT NOW                                                   22 MAXIMISING SPACE
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                                                          14 PUT IN THE SPADEWORK                                            24 FAMILY LIFESTYLE
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A PLACE IN                                                                                                                                         Erin and Jarrod Reynolds and their
                                                                                                                                                         children, Patrick, 3, Piper, 4 months, and
                                                                                                                                                         Leo, 5 near their home in Warralily estate.
                                                                                                                                                         Picture: David Crosling

      THE PARK
      Warralily’s bushland ambience,
      neighbourly community and
      creek make it perfect for
      families, writes PETER FARAGO

WARRALILY at Armstrong Creek has always            their children, Leo, 5, Patrick, 3 and four-                                                          Reynolds said. “Everyone is friendly, we have
been about new beginnings.                         month-old Piper.                                    “It was a new area to                             great neighbours and we feel it’s a great place to
   The project was the first step in developing       The family lives close to parkland on                                                              raise our children.
the Armstrong Creek Growth Area, an area           Armstrong Creek’s north bank, which includes        live and raise a family,                             “People look out for each other and it’s a
that when completed will contain more than         walking and cycling paths that will eventually                                                        great place to meet new people.”
25,000 homes for some 55,000 people across         stretch some 30km around the suburb.                with lots of open space                              The parkland along the creek is already
three new Geelong suburbs — Armstrong                 “It was a new area to live and raise a family,                                                     proving a hit with the kids.
Creek, Mt Duneed and Charlemont.                   with lots of open space and community               and community                                        He said being able to take the kids for a walk
   And, when Warralily was launched back in        infrastructure close by with playgrounds and                                                          without having to cross any roads is a favourite
2010, the estate’s name came to symbolise that     walking tracks,” Mr Reynolds said.                  infrastructure close by                           pastime.
new beginning for the suburb and the creek            “It’s also close to lots of beaches.”                                                                 With the creek at the end of the street, the
itself.                                               While the creek is a few doors from the          with playgrounds and                              kids are able to explore what’s happening along
   The name Warralily was a construct by the       Reynolds’ house, nearby developments mean as                                                          the tracks that are snaking along the waterway.
estate developer’s of an Aboriginal term for       the kids grow older they will be close to the       walking track.”                                      “It means a lot to our lifestyle. We can
water and the word “lily”, which symbolised a      suburb’s P-12 school that’s already under                                                             simply walk out the front door and go for a walk
new beginning, new life and new development.       construction, while the council is set to build a   Reynolds family in the community that’s been      along the creek.
   And it was a new place to raise a family that   sports pavilion and integrated children’s and       created alongside the expanded Armstrong             “The playgrounds are a favourite with the
attracted Jarrod and Erin Reynolds to leave        community centre nearby.                            Creek waterway.                                   kids and when the new quarter court for
Grovedale to make a new home at Warralily for         Warralily is already giving back to the             “It is such a great community of people,” Mr   basketball opens, we’ll use that.”

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CONVENIENCE ON THE SHOPPING LIST
                    The ever-expanding Village Warralily is bringing retail variety, as well as jobs, to the growing region
                                                                                                                     CONVENIENCE giants McDonald’s and 7-                    Located on the corner of Barwon Heads Rd
                                                                                                                     Eleven will join Woolworths and Aldi to anchor       and Central Blvd, the shopping centre is sited to
                                                                                                                     the rapidly unfolding Village Warralily.             meet the needs of Armstrong Creek locals and
                                                                                                                        McDonald’s is set to open in December and         motorists using Barwon Heads Rd, which
                                                                                                                     7-Eleven at the start of 2018.                       carries 12,000 vehicles a day.
                                                                                                                        Together with the two supermarkets, they             Tarek Abdulnour, the director of APD
                                                                                                                     will bring more than 400 local jobs to Geelong’s     Projects, which is developing The Village
                                                                                                                     fastest-growing suburb this year.                    Warralily, said the newcomers were important
                                                                                                                        The $100 million, 20-hectare precinct will be     players in a project underpinning much of the
                                                                                                                     a top-line, one-stop commercial and                  area’s future on residential, social and
                                                                                                                     community centre with retail, medical, dental,       community fronts.
                                                                                                                     pharmacy and hospitality facilities set at the          “We are delighted to have McDonald’s and
                                                                                                                     estate’s eastern hub.                                7-Eleven in our Village development,” Mr
                                                                                                                        The Village Warralily community hub is set        Abdulnour said.
                                                                                                                     to create a blue chip status for the planned            “Warralily residents can be assured their
                                                                                                                     estate.                                              Village will be a first-rate centre fully capable of
                                                                                                                        The Village has leases signed for a range of      meeting all their needs.”
                                                                                                                     specialty outlets, including a confirmed BWS            McDonalds’ Victorian head of property,
                                                                                                                     bottle shop, Direct Chemist Outlet, a nail and       Tom Veale said the group was excited to bring
                                                                                                                     beauty salon and an assortment of food outlets,      the latest style McDonald’s restaurant to
                                                                                                                     including Town & Country Pizza.                      Warralily, giving customers the best Maccas
                                                                                                                        The centre will also include a medical and        experience possible.
                                                                                                                     dental practice and commercial offices.                 “The new $6.6 million restaurant will
                                                                                                                        Leasing talks are in progress for ladies          provide our customers with a comfortable and
                                                                                                                     fashion, a gym, takeaway food outlets and            welcoming space the whole family can enjoy,”
                                                                                                                     more.                                                he said.
The Village, Warralily. Artists images of the exterior and interior of Warralily's Village shopping centre,             Set to open this spring, The Village is set to       “We’re dedicated to supporting the local
currently under construction.                                                                                        become Warralily’s social and economic hub.          community and we’re looking forward to

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helping it grow by offering employment to
    approximately 100 locals.”
       7-Eleven development representative
    George Strintzos said the high-profile location
    adjoining the retail centre would become a
    major focus of the suburb.
       The new 7- Eleven outlet will provide jobs
    for up to 15 people.
       “We look forward to delivering a new
o   $5 million 7-Eleven fuel and convenience store
    to Warralily to complement the Village and
    provide 24-hour convenience to the
    community,” he said.

    The $100 million precinct
    will be a one-stop centre
    with retail, medical, dental,
    pharmacy and hospitality
f   facilities.
       The McDonald’s and 7-Eleven building
    works, set to start shortly, will bolster enormous
    construction activity which already sees 600
    contractors and tradespeople at Warralily
    totalling 3500 people — indirectly or directly
    — employed by the project.

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                  Home interiors are forever evolving, reflecting changing times and tastes, writes NATASHA PERERA

                                                                  THINK back to the interior of the home you
                                                                  grew up in. Chances are, it looked somewhat
                                                                  different to the home you’re living in today.
                                                                     Like fashion, interior design is ever evolving,
                                                                  with new and different looks regularly popping
                                                                  up, catching a popularity wave and winning our
                                                                  hearts.
                                                                     So, what does that mean for our homes this
                                                                  year?
                                                                     Here are some predictions from the interiors
                                                                  experts at Porter Davis’ World of Style
                                                                  showroom.

                                                                  MATT-BLACK FINISHES
                                                                  Forget traditional chrome; matt black is set to
                                                                  give your home an edgy look in 2017.
                                                                     “The matt-black finish marks a stylish
                                                                  departure from traditional chrome finishes.
                                                                     It is especially well suited to the aesthetics of
                                                                  contemporary and designer homes,” said World
                                                                  of Style by Porter Davis interior designer
                                                                  Patrizia Romeo.
                                                                     To capture the trend, introduce matt-black
                                                                  tapware to your kitchen or bathroom. It will
                                                                  instantly bring the room up-to-the-minute and
                                                                  add a dash of masculine style.

                                                                  SECONDARY KITCHENS
                                                                  The secondary kitchen has become mainstream            only offered extra cooking and storage space,
                                                                  in new-home design and is particularly ideal for       but “a smoother cooking and meal-preparation
                                                                  large families and those who like entertaining.        process out of sight of guests”.
                                                                     Typically, it adjoins the main kitchen and is          Those who like to buy groceries in bulk will
                                                                  hidden from view. They have become so                  appreciate the walk-in pantry that comes with
                                                                  elaborate, many now have the same features as          some secondary kitchens.
                                                                  the main kitchen.
                                                                     Mrs Romeo said the secondary kitchen not                                   continued on next page >

Patrizia Romeo, interior designer for
World of Style by Porter Davis, gives
some insight into the trends having the
most impact on homes for 2017.

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< continued from previous page                     pattern are on-trend. To add real wow factor,
                                                   look out for 3D feature tiles. Their curved and
LARGE TILES                                        triangular shapes will add an Art Deco spin to
Large tiles are in. Regular tile shapes and        bathroom walls and kitchen splashbacks.
standard tile layouts are out.
    Large tiles are a relatively new phenomenon,   WALL PANELLING
thanks to recent advancements in tile              Popular in mid-century homes, interior wall
technology, and they help give a heightened        panelling is back. And it’s bringing lots of lovely
sense of space in a room.                          warmth and character to rooms.
    Use them on the floors in the entry and main      “2017 is the year of reinvention for               timber is also used for the flooring.
living areas of your home, as well as on floors    traditional wall panelling,” Mrs Romeo said.             Mrs Romeo said timber was a popular
and walls in bathrooms.                               Both raw-timber and whitewash timber wall          material for exterior cladding, and using it on
    Hexagon-shaped tiles are also popular, while   panelling are tipped to be popular this year, and     internal walls would help complement the
tiles laid in a herringbone (staggered zigzag)     your home will have a uniform look if the same        outdoor space.

                                                                                                         MARBLE
                                                                                                         For a luxurious finish, you can’t go past marble.
                                                                                                            Marble and marble-look surfaces have been
                                                                                                         an interior design favourite for some time and
                                                                                                         are set to continue their winning streak, but
                                                                                                         with a twist.
                                                                                                            “While 2016 introduced calacatta and
                                                                                                         carrara marble, this year different marble tones
                                                                                                         and colours will be coming through with
                                                                                                         stunning natural variations,” Mrs Romeo said.
                                                                                                            Emerald-green and silver-grey marble would
                                                                                                         be top picks.
                                                                                                            “These European-sourced stones exemplify
                                                                                                         the beautiful elements of nature in an indoor
                                                                                                         setting, while adding a touch of opulence to
                                                                                                         benchtops, feature walls and other decor and
                                                                                                         furniture surfaces,” Mrs Romeo said.
                                                                                                                                                                What’s more, with customised timber or
                                                                                                         WINE CELLARS                                        chrome wine racks and LED feature lighting,
                                                                                                         They might be called cellars but they’re not        they’re doubling as decorative interior design
                                                                                                         underground. Modern wine cellars are walk-in        features.
                                                                                                         rooms with glass doors that are being tucked           “The results can be dramatic, transforming
                                                                                                         into unused spaces under staircases and alcoves     the practical storage of ordinary objects into a
                                                                                                         around the home, investing these areas with         statement piece of art,” Mrs Romeo said.
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SCHOOL EMBRACES THE COMMUNITY
                  Armstrong Creek’s new school will welcome its first students next year, and the community to
                  share its many amenities, including the school hall and its international standard sports arenas
                                                                                                 ARMSTRONG CREEK families are a step
                                                                                                 closer to getting access to the suburb’s first new
                                                                                                 school as enrolments open for the Armstrong
                                                                                                 Creek Education Precinct.
                                                                                                     The new school — whose name is still
                                                                                                 being decided — will open its doors next year
                                                                                                 for both mainstream students from Prep to
                                                                                                 Year 6 and students with special needs from
                                                                                                 Prep to Year 12.
                                                                                                     Evan Savage will be the school’s first
                                                                                                 principal.
                                                                                                     Mr Savage was previously principal of
                                                                                                 Melton Specialist School and made major
                                                                                                 contributions to the State Government’s review
                                                                                                 of the Program for Students with Disabilities.
                                                                                                     Mr Savage has experience as a teacher and
                                                                                                 leader in both mainstream primary and
                                                                                                 secondary education and in overseeing large
                                                                                                 capital works projects.
                                                                                                     “It is a tremendous privilege to have the
                                                                                                 opportunity to lead such an exciting new
                                                                                                 school,” Mr Savage said.
                                                                                                     “Getting the school up and running will be a
                                                                                                 big challenge, but it’s a challenge I am
                                                                                                 embracing and enjoying immensely,” he said.
                                                                                                     “I am particularly excited by the opportunity
                                                                                                 to develop a school from the ground up that
                                                                                                 will place students at the centre, promote high
                                                                                                 expectations for all students, and be truly
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w      The school’s amenities will include a
    Community Hub that will be used by the school
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    after school care and other community
    programs after hours.                                                                                                                                   Evan Savage will be the inaugural principal of the
                                                                                                                                                            Armstrong Creek Education Precinct when classes
                                                                                                                                                            start in 2018.
    “Getting the school up and
    running will be a big
    challenge, but it’s a
w
    challenge I am embracing
    and enjoying immensely.”
       There will also be an indoor gymnasium
    built to Netball Victoria standards, an indoor
    half-court gymnasium, outdoor hardcourts and      of interest from members of the community        precinct would provide outstanding education          Enrolments for the school are now open for
    sporting fields, sensory gardens and rooms and    who are excited to have a local school and       and opportunities.                                  next year.
a   a range of multipurpose and flexible spaces,      fantastic community amenities to access.            Oberon High School would also move to the
    including conference, therapy and interview           He is working with numerous community        same site by 2021, providing local access to
    rooms.                                            stakeholders in setting the direction of the     mainstream and special needs students from          For more details on the project, go to
y      The new school, which is being built to        school, which is designed as a gathering place   Prep to Year 12, while the Catholic Education       http://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/Pages/
    accommodate about 600 students, will also         for local families and residents to enjoy        Office has committed to building a primary and      Schools/Armstrong-Creek-Education-
    boast the latest in environmentally sustainable   community, arts, sports and recreation           secondary school in Armstrong Creek in 2020,        Precinct.aspx
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       Mr Savage said there had already been a lot        Education Minister James Merlino said the    suburb.                                             ArmstrongCreekEducationPrecinct/

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DEPENDING on your green-thumb                             “Everyone grows into it,” he said.            gardening, they love following their parents          “Start a scrapbook or a Pinterest board and
credentials, you may view your garden as a                “If you care about your clothes and how you   around, but what happens is they grow up and       get a clear idea of what you would like your
verdant wonderland, or a daunting task you feel        look, at some stage you are going to become      it’s not cool any more,” Mr Hodges said.           garden to look like,” he said.
ill-equipped to nurture to full maturity.              house proud.”                                        “But people enter their late 30s and they         “Once you work out what you would like,
    If you fall into the latter group, do not worry.      Some might cite the advantages of a low-      start to care again; they return to gardening.”    talk to your local nursery about what will
    According to landscape gardener Jason              maintenance or non-existent garden, but many                                                        actually work.”
Hodges, from TV’s Better Homes and Gardens,            of us as children took great pleasure in         LOOK AROUND YOU
gardening is something most people come to             gardening.                                       New homeowners often shy away from                 PLANT CHOICES
appreciate.                                               “Everyone under the age of 10 loves           gardening because they don’t know where to            Nurseries are a great place to start, as they
                                                                                                        start, Mr Hodges said.                             often stock hardy plants that do well in the local
                                                                                                           “I tell them to walk up and down the street     area.
                                                                                                        and look at gardens that you like.                    “There will be plants there, too, that can do
                                                                                                           “Then to take note of what it is about the      without water for a while, and the staff will help
                                                                                                        garden that they like specifically.”               you with what will suit your garden,” Mr Tyrrell
                                                                                                           Mr Hodges recommended people stick to           said.
                                                                                                        their own suburbs, as climatic conditions could       He also recommended conducting a soil test
                                                                                                        vary between regions.                              — you can buy a pH kit from Bunnings — to
                                                                                                           “Don’t assume that a plant that grows well in   determine your soil components.
                                                                                                        one part of the city will grow well in another,”      “Once you know your soil condition, you
                                                                                                        he said.                                           can then improve it with composting and so
                                                                                                           “Microclimates can change over 50m. The         on,” Mr Tyrrell said. “This can mean the
                                                                                                        best test is your own street.”                     difference between a garden that plods along
                                                                                                           Once you identified a garden you like, there    and one that flourishes.”
                                                                                                        was nothing wrong with knocking on your               Mr Hodges recommended amateur
                                                                                                        neighbour’s door for a chat.                       gardeners stick with easy-to-grow plants, such
                                                                                                           “Most people are house-proud and will want      as succulents.
                                                                                                        to talk about it,” he said.                           “I’m talking agave and aloe plants which will
                                                                                                           “Tell them you like what they have done and     give you colour all year round,” Mr Hodges
                                                                                                        ask whether or not they would recommend the        said.
                                                                                                        tradie.”
                                                                                                           Daniel Tyrrell, of Daniel Tyrrell Landscapes,
Good design and wise plant selection can transform a backyard.                                          agreed that research was vital.                                            continued on next page >

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                                                                                                  “I love orchids, but they take an enormous
                                                                                               effort to bring to flower.”
                                                                                                  Natives are also a good option, but make
                                                                                               sure they work well in your area.
                                                                                                  “Kangaroo paw looks amazing and will grow
                                                                                               like a weed in WA, but will die of frost in
                                                                                               Victoria,” Mr Hodges said.

                                                                                               DESIGN TIPS
                                                                                               It is important not to play it too safe and to
                                                                                               avoid turning your garden into a featureless
                                                                                                                                                    EASY-TO-GROW
                                                                                               patch of lawn.                                       PLANTS
                                                                                                   “Too many people will lay one large lawn,        SUCCULENTS
                                                                                               hedge around the outside and it looks like a         Very hardy and droughtproof.
                                                                                               cattle ring for the kids,” Mr Hodges said.           NATIVES
                                                                                                   While this bland, homogenous look was to         But check they are suitable for your area’s
                                                                                               be avoided, so, too, was the other extreme: a        microclimate.
                                                                                               wild, unstructured garden with no discernible
                                                                                               flow or design.                                      HERBS
                                                                                                   “You want patches of activity and clusters of    Rosemary, in particular, is hard to kill and
                                                                                               plants, broken up by paths or lawn,” Mr Hodges       grows into an attractive bush.
                                                                                               said.                                                EVERGREENS
                                                                                                   “Fire pits and raised garden beds help break     Don’t lose their leaves and they look
                                                                                               up the expanse.”                                     attractive.
                                                                                                   While it was tempting to forgo the lawn for a    PERENNIALS
                                                                                               low-maintenance option, such as gravel, bark or      Live for more than two years.
                                                                                               stone, Mr Hodges urged people to consider it.        SALVIAS
                                                                                                   “This day and age, lawn is a bit of a luxury,”   Flower all year around and require a small
                                                                                               he said.                                             amount of care.
                                                                                                   “And if you get a great lawn — such as Sir           Source: Jason Hodges and Daniel Tyrrell
                                                                                               Walter — it is very low maintenance and
                                                                                               suppresses weeds. You shouldn’t even have to
                                                                                               mow it in the winter.”
                                                                                                   Mr Tyrrell said before planting, it was
                                                                                               important to ask how the garden would
                                                                                               function.
                                                                                                   “Put in any pathways first before building
                                                                                               the aesthetic,” he said.
                                                                                                   He recommended layering plants in clumps,
                                                                                               with smaller ones to the front and increasingly
                                                                                               larger ones behind them to create an attractive
                                                                                               look.
                                                                                                   “I also recommend using green walls, so
                                                                                               adding a hedge or a climber on the fence to
                                                                                               soften any harsh surfaces,” Mr Tyrrell said.
                                                                                                                                                    TOP TIP: It’s important to mulch heavily if
                                                                                               PACKAGE IT UP                                        you don’t intend to spend a lot of time
                                                                                               Design guidelines can be downloaded from the         tending to your plants.
                                                                                               respective builders’ websites. cabots.com.au                               Source: Jason Hodges
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NATURAL HARMONY SHAPES WARRALILY
                          Wetlands, flocks of native water birds and 30km of walking and cycling paths help create
                                 the relaxing atmosphere that defines the rapidly growing estate between
                                                  Barwon Heads Rd and Surf Coast Highway

                                                                    “A ROARING success” is how estate           moment in the estate’s development.                Construction of 50 stages is complete,
                                                                    manager Ben Stewart describes the              Warralily Blvd, which pours residents        with workers involved in another 10 and
                                                                    Armstrong Creek estate Warralily.           out of Armstrong Creek on to Barwon             the first stage of the $100 million
                                                                       And the numbers back up the boast.       Heads Rd and Surf Coast Highway has             shopping village to open this spring.
                                                                       Fifty per cent of the estate has been    until now been part of separate road               The Armstrong Creek Education
                                                                    sold — way beyond expectations — to         networks supporting opposite ends of the        Precinct will be completed for term one
                                                                    create a thriving community of more         development.                                    enrolments next year, along with Oxanda
                                                                    than 5000 residents occupying more than        But the road is soon to be joined in the     Education’s private childcare, Bluebird
                                                                    1800 homes.                                 middle, uniting the entire project as one       Early Education, catering for 126 children
                                                                       Warralily consistently rates as one of   contiguous estate.                              up to the age of five.
                                                                    Geelong’s best-selling estates in the          It comes after the first two stages of the      Young families have become a
                                                                    fastest growing region in Victoria.         newest Central precinct all but sold out in     cornerstone of the Warralily property
                                                                       The first three stages of the estate —   three months, with the third stage              market, with buyers seeking the lifestyle,
                                                                    Warralily, Coast and Promenade              following suit.                                 amenities, affordability and proximity to
                                                                    precincts — stretch between Barwon             Civil, landscaping and infrastructure        the coast the drawcards.
                                                                    Heads Rd and Surf Coast Highway.            investment to date has hit $420 million            But the story is not just a Geelong
The Warralily development has created an urban sprawl between          It might be fitting that a humble        since the graders first started scraping        success, Mr Stewart said, as 30 per cent of
Barwon Heads Rd and Surf Coast Highway.                             roadwork project provides a defining        topsoil from the site.                          buyers are from outside the region, giving

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a vote of confidence in Geelong’s future.     restaurants, a child and maternal health         But the project’s not been entirely       outdoors with 30km of walking and                Above centre:
       “We are averaging 40 sales a month         centre, four schools and sporting             devoted to new houses, shops and             cycling paths planned to connect homes           Warralily’s Jeremy
    over the past three months and have been      amenities including football ovals, soccer    community amenities.                         and community amenities, parks and               Minter and
    consistently the highest-selling estate in    fields, netball and tennis courts and            The regeneration of the Armstrong         conservation areas.                              Matthew
    Geelong, with well over 30 per cent           bowling greens.                               Creek waterway has helped the                    There’s a commitment to                      Fleischman with
    market share over the last year,” Mr              Residents at the other end of the         developers achieve a one in 100-year         environmental sustainability that has            an award for the
    Stewart said.                                 demographic spectrum will also be             flood immunity status from the City of       seen the development earn state and              estate’s integrated
       “We are also working with a fantastic      enjoying the benefits of these amenities as   Greater Geelong after the earthworks,        national awards for excellence for its           stormwater
    diversity of buyers, as land prices from      the YMCA embarks on its first foray into      including reshaping the creek.               wetland systems.                                 design.
    $152,000 to $261,000 satisfy house and        retirement living with 200 independent           The creek also provides a wetlands            Through its midst, too, meanders the
    land requirements for most property           living units and apartments near The          ecosystem that’s supporting plenty of bird   Armstrong Creek, a rich habitat for frogs
    hunters.                                      Village.                                      and wildlife species among the eucalypts     and aquatic native flora and fauna.
       “Construction of the Armstrong Creek                                                                                                      With its old tree hollows, leaf litter and
    Education Precinct and The Village is                                                                                                    fallen timber, it is an important and
    accelerating growth, with April recording     “We are also working with a fantastic diversity                                            precious environmental area — just as the
    a high of 47 contracts — once again                                                                                                      Warralily estate is becoming a precious
    showing that Warralily is a blue-chip         of buyers, as land prices from $152,000 to                                                 tailor-made environment for families.
    location.”
       Planning that goes back to the mid-        $261,000 satisfy house and land requirements
    1980s era of the then Geelong Regional
a   Commission is part of the success that’s      for most property hunters.
    transformed farmland and a degraded
n   creek bed into a thriving community              The project will also include a            with many large old river red gums that
    between the CBD and the Surf Coast.           Kingswim centre, adjacent to the              also provide hollows and a safe haven for
       Glancing at Warralily’s future             Armstrong Creek Education Precinct.           native animals.
    amenities shows the level of detail of this      In short, Warralily is Geelong’s biggest      Among the 56 bird species sighted in
    planning scrutiny.                            masterplanned community and the               and around the wetland systems and
       Construction has started on some, but      leading estate in the Armstrong Creek         nature reserves are pelicans, spoonbills,
    residents will enjoy a full array of          growth area.                                  many species of duck and waterfowl,
    community services, including                    When completed, about 2024, this           swans, parrots, goshawks, falcons, wrens
f   neighbourhood shopping anchored by            community will have a population of           and honeyeaters.
g   Woolworths and Aldi, cafes and                about 15,000.                                    Residents are encouraged to enjoy the

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RIVIERA 32
    BOUTIQUE HOMES                A PLACE TO RELAX AND UNWIND
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                                                                                                   From plantation shutters to a blue and
                                                                                               white colour palette, it is easy to picture this
                                                                                               house by the coast.
                                                                                                   However the Hamptons style is only one
                                                                                               of the many reasons that make this home
                                                                                               attractive to buyers.
                                                                                                   Firstly, the well-zoned floorplan features
                                                                                               four bedrooms, three living spaces, two
                                                                                               outdoor areas and a private study.
                                                                                                   Second, the quality features included like
                                                                                               Caesarstone benchtops and high-end
                                                                                               appliances create a house that will appeal to
                                                                                               families looking for something modern yet
                                                                                               practical.
                                                                                                   The first third of the house is dedicated to
                                                                                               the adults. The spacious main bedroom
                                                                                               retreat has an ensuite with a double vanity
                                                                                               separated by a window with plantation
                                                                                               shutters just like every other window in the
                                                                                               house.
                                                                                                   While the large vanity area has ample
                                                                                               storage and bench space, the shower is what
                                                                                               will get your attention. The double shower
                                                                                               has not just two but four shower heads and
                                                                                               runs the width of the room.
                                                                                                   A dressing area and walk-in wardrobe
                                                                                               with ample hanging, shelf and drawer space
                                                                                               will appeal to shopaholics.
                                                                                                   Accompanying the main bedroom in the
                                                                                               front third of the house is a private study and
                                                                                               theatre room. The study is ideal for those
                                                                                               who work from home while the theatre room
                                                                                               provides a relaxing space for parents to
                                                                                               retreat to once the kids are in bed. It leads
                                                                                               outside to its own covered outdoor area.
                                                                                                   The centrally located kitchen is the heart
                                                                                               of the house. A large island bench with a
                                                                                               Caesarstone top caters for a breakfast bar and
                                                                                               double sink while a dark blue tiled splashback
                                                                                               sits behind the gas cooktop.
                                                                                                   The kitchen looks out over the adjoining
                                                                                               meals area and loungeroom. This area is kept
                                                                                               cosy in winter with a gas log fireplace.
                                                                                                   Glass sliding doors open up and reveal a
                                                                                               covered outdoor entertainment area.
                                                                                                   A third loungeroom is found at the rear of
                                                                                               the house, which could be used as the kids
                                                                                               playroom and is connected to a hallway
                                                                                               which leads to three more bedrooms, all with
                                                                                               mirror sliding built-in wardrobes and one
                                                                                               with a glass sliding door to the backyard.
                                                                                                   The main bathroom includes a bath.

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                                          The blue and white colour
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f   KIDS RETREAT                          provide a coastal retreat.
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                                          separate living areas and two
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                                          CHECKLIST
                                          Size: 299.94sq m
                                          Width: 14.27m
                                          Depth: 24.35m
                                          Price: $264,500
                                          Address: 5-7 Maroubra St,
                                          Armstrong Creek
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                                                                                                                                                                                                       WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK — 23
ASTON 25
 HOMEBUYERS CENTRE                CONTEMPORARY YET PRACTICAL
                                                                                                  WHEN it comes to buying your first house
                                                                                                  and in this case building your first house
                                                                                                  there is a lot to take into account from the
                                                                                                  floorplan to the colours to the materials.
                                                                                                      The Aston 25 by Homebuyers Centre
                                                                                                  makes it easy for you.
                                                                                                      The floorplan can be modified to suit your
                                                                                                  needs while the standard inclusions list will
                                                                                                  impress.
                                                                                                      From the outset the brick and rendered
                                                                                                  facade in neutral colours gives you the
                                                                                                  opportunity to make the house your own.
                                                                                                      The main bedroom is located at the front
                                                                                                  of the house and features a walk-in wardrobe
                                                                                                  with shelf and hanging rail.
                                                                                                      The adjoining ensuite has a double vanity
                                                                                                  with vitreous china inset basins, a shower
                                                                                                  with semi-frameless screen and raised tile
                                                                                                  base and polished edge mirror above the
                                                                                                  laminated bench top.
                                                                                                      A separate toilet completes the ensuite.
                                                                                                      A corner window in the main bedroom
                                                                                                  allows natural light to flood in during the day
                                                                                                  and creates a cosy spot to sit down and read a
                                                                                                  book in.
                                                                                                      The entry hallway continues past the main
                                                                                                  bedroom, walk-in linen cupboard and door to
                                                                                                  the double garage to the open-plan living
                                                                                                  area.
                                                                                                      This is where the family will congregate
                                                                                                  after a long day at work and school.
                                                                                                      The kitchen is designed in a neutral colour
                                                                                                  palette to allow for homely touches to take
                                                                                                  centre stage.
                                                                                                      The electric oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher
                                                                                                  and microwave are all stainless steel and
                                                                                                  complement the double sink with drainer.
                                                                                                      Stone benchtops, white cabinetry, tiled
                                                                                                  splashback and walk-in pantry with ample
                                                                                                  shelving complete the modern and practical
                                                                                                  kitchen.
                                                                                                      Adjoining the kitchen in the open-plan
                                                                                                  living area is the meals area and loungeroom.
                                                                                                      Windows down one side of this space let
                                                                                                  light flood in when the sun is out.
                                                                                                      Sliding glass doors at the rear lead outside
                                                                                                  to a covered entertainment area with timber
                                                                                                  bar. Completing the open-plan living area is a
                                                                                                  study nook with built-in bench. It provides a
                                                                                                  casual space for kids to do their homework or
                                                                                                  for adults to keep on top of their bookwork.
                                                                                                      A hallway off the living area leads to a
                                                                                                  second loungeroom, three bedrooms,
                                                                                                  bathroom and the laundry.
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“A HOUSE THAT BOASTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FUNCTIONAL OPEN-PLAN
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                                                                                                                                                                    Size: 230.99sq m
                                                                                                                                                                    Width: 12.47m
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                                                                                                                                                                    Depth: 21.71m
                                                                                                                                                                    Price: From $211,800
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                    369,200        WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK — 25
YARRA 31 MK1
       ORION HOMES                MAXIMISING SPACE AND LIGHT
                                                                                                   TRADITIONALLY the kitchen is known as
                                                                                                   the heart of the home.
                                                                                                       It is where the family congregates and
                                                                                                   socialises while the next meal is being
                                                                                                   prepared. The kitchen in the Yarra 31 MK1 by
                                                                                                   Orion Homes does not disappoint.
                                                                                                       It is the command centre of the home and
                                                                                                   maximises efficiency with the fridge, oven
                                                                                                   and sink in the kitchen work triangle
                                                                                                   configuration.
                                                                                                       The large island bench features a breakfast
                                                                                                   bar with recess underneath to store the bar
                                                                                                   stools, double sink and ample space to
                                                                                                   prepare meals. A long window forms the
                                                                                                   splashback for the gas cooktop, which is
                                                                                                   situated above double Blanco ovens. There
                                                                                                   are an abundance of cupboards and drawers
                                                                                                   as well as a butler’s pantry with double sink.
                                                                                                       The kitchen was designed for a large and
                                                                                                   busy family as there is enough space for
                                                                                                   multiple home chefs to be cooking at once
                                                                                                   without getting in each other’s way.
                                                                                                       Positioned at the rear of the house, the
                                                                                                   kitchen adjoins the meals area and
                                                                                                   loungeroom. A gas log fireplace sits above a
                                                                                                   built-in bench that runs the length of the
                                                                                                   loungeroom. Two sets of glass sliding doors
                                                                                                   lead outside to a covered entertainment area.
                                                                                                       Off the main living area, which is located
                                                                                                   at the rear of the house, is the laundry and
                                                                                                   powder room.
                                                                                                       At the front of the house is the sleeping
                                                                                                   quarters. A bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe
                                                                                                   is immediately found off the entry foyer and
                                                                                                   is followed by two more bedrooms with built-
                                                                                                   in wardrobes.
                                                                                                       These bedrooms share the main bathroom
                                                                                                   with a built-in bath, shower with rainfall
                                                                                                   shower head and niche for shampoo and
                                                                                                   conditioner and separate powder room.
                                                                                                       The large main bedroom follows. It
                                                                                                   features two walk-in wardrobes with ample
                                                                                                   hanging, shelf and drawer space and an
                                                                                                   ensuite. The ensuite features a double vanity,
                                                                                                   a double shower with four fixed and flexible
                                                                                                   shower heads and a concealed toilet behind a
                                                                                                   nib wall.
                                                                                                       There is also space in the main bedroom
                                                                                                   for a sitting area ideal to sit back in and relax
                                                                                                   and read a book after a long day.
                                                                                                       Also in this section of the house is a study
                                                                                                   home business owners could use as their
                                                                                                   office. A second loungeroom completes the
                                                                                                   floorplan. The house has been designed for a
                                                                                                   family to enjoy life in.

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                                    $30,000
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                                                                  DIspLAY UpgRADEs
                                                                  FOR $8,490 IN sINgLE sTOREYs

                                    $40,000
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                                                                                                   DEsIgNINg AND BUILDINg NEW
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26 — WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK
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                                               YOU WILL LOVE
                                                                                                                                                                                                $438,910
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                                                                                                                                                                                                 •   Blanco 900mm Appliances
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                                                                                                                                                                                                 •   20mm Stone Bench tops to kitchen
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                                                                                                             Bed 2
                                                                                                                                                                                      3.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                 •   Floor coverings bonus
                                                                                                                                  Robe

                                               CHECKLIST
                                               Size: 291.22sq m                                               5.50
                                                                                                                   3.40
                                                                                                                                                                        3.88                     •   Coloured Concrete Driveways & Path
                                               Width: 13.25m                                                                              1.30            Wir.
                                                                                                                                                                                                     PLUS LOTS MORE!
                                               Depth: 24.98m                                                                                                                    Ens

                                               Price: From $244,970                                 Garage
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Brian Spokes
                                                                                         6.00

                                               Address: 7 Elouera St,
                                                                                                                                         Entry
                                               Armstrong Creek                                                                                                                                       0438 576 256
                                                                                                                                                                        Bed 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                     brian.spokes@orionhomes.com.au
                                                                                                                                                                                      4.00

                                               Open: Seven days, 11am-5pm
     PRIVATE                                                                                                                                                                                         www.orionhomes.com.au
     STUDY                                     Contact: Brian Spokes,
                                                                                             Block Size                                  Porch                           3.59

                                               0438 576 256
                                               Website: orionhomes.com.au
                                                                                                449m2
                                                                                         Floor Plan                                                                                                  COMPARE US TODAY!
                                                                                                   BUILD YOUR DREAM | BUILD WITH CONFIDENCE | BUILD FOR TOMORROW
                                                                                  Images for illustration purposes only and may include examples of upgrade options along with landscaping, blinds and Décor light fittings.
                                                                                  Site costs need to be confirmed with Orion Homes sales representative if they are fixed or an allowance has been made. Design guidelines
                                                                                                     are included however subject to developer’s final approval. Pricing may vary subject to land availability.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK — 27
AVALON BAY 332
  GJ GARDNER HOMES                FINEST IN FAMILY LIFESTYLE
                                                                 THE lifestyle on offer in the Geelong region
                                                                 is one of the main reasons people decide to
                                                                 buy in the area.
                                                                     From the location to the type of home we
                                                                 live in, lifestyle is always taken into account.
                                                                     GJ Gardner Homes display home, the
                                                                 Avalon Bay, is designed to create a lifestyle
                                                                 you will love.
                                                                     The house is designed for a large family
                                                                 with four bedrooms and three living areas.
                                                                     Set over two levels, the sprawling house
                                                                 is well zoned to cater for every member of
                                                                 the family.
                                                                     The front door is situated to the side of
                                                                 the facade which is a mix of cladding and
                                                                 cement sheeting.
                                                                     Through the oversized glass front door is
                                                                 a timber feature dividing the staircase from
                                                                 the entry foyer.
                                                                     A side wall has several recesses, ideal for
                                                                 little knick-knacks or car keys.
                                                                     The loungeroom at the front of the house
                                                                 is positioned so it is separate to every other
                                                                 area in the home.
                                                                     This allows family members to relax in a
                                                                 quiet and private space.
                                                                     A study nook in this room is ideal as it
                                                                 is located away from the social hub of
                                                                 the home.
                                                                     The laundry, powder room and spacious
                                                                 linen cupboard divide the front loungeroom
                                                                 from the rear living area.
                                                                     Open-plan and spacious, the kitchen,
                                                                 meals area and loungeroom flow together
                                                                 and create a family hub.
                                                                     The kitchen features white self-closing
                                                                 and handleless cabinetry, stone benchtops,
                                                                 mirror splashback, pull out pantry and
                                                                 butler’s pantry with sink, dishwasher and
                                                                 plenty of storage and bench space.
                                                                     The loungeroom flows outside through
                                                                 large glass sliding doors to a covered
                                                                 entertainment area, while the meals area
                                                                 adjoins an outdoor area with pergola.
                                                                     This living area is the heart of the home
                                                                 and is where family members will meet to
                                                                 chat, watch TV, have fun and just enjoy each
                                                                 other’s company.
                                                                     Upstairs are four bedrooms and a third
                                                                 living area.
                                                                     The main bedroom is situated at one end
                                                                 and features a walk-in wardrobe with
                                                                 hanging, shelf and drawer space plus an
                                                                 ensuite with freestanding bath, double vanity
                                                                 and large shower.

                                                   The perfect coastal double
   Visit the                                       storey!
                                                   Open 7 days 12pm-5pm
   Avalon bay                                      13 Maroubra Street, Armstrong Creek
   display                                         gjgardner.com.au
   home today!

28 — WARRALILY, ARMSTRONG CREEK
“CUSTOMERS TELL US THE RIGHT
                                                                                                  BALANCE OF ENTERTAINING AND                     OUTDOOR AREAS
                                                                                                  SECLUSION IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN
                                                                                                  ACHIEVING THE PERFECT HOME. THE
                                                                                                  AVALON BAY WITH ITS OPEN-PLAN
                                                                                                  LIVING ON THE LOWER LEVEL AND
                                                                                                  GOOD-SIZED BEDROOMS WITH RETREAT                                        OPEN-PLAN LIVING
                                                                                                  UPSTAIRS DELIVERS THIS BALANCE.”
                                                                                                  ROHAN SMITH
                                                                                                  MANAGING DIRECTOR
                                                                                                  GJ GARDNER HOMES

                                                                                                      THREE FEATURES
                                                                                                      YOU WILL LOVE
                                                                                                      uSpace
                                                                                                      There are four bedrooms
                                                                                                      and three living areas for a
                                                                                                      family to relax in.
                                                                                                      vFunctional kitchen              QUIET RETREAT
                                                                                                      There is a butler’s pantry
                                                                                                      along with ample
                                                                                                      bench and storage space.
                                                                                                      wKids’ retreat
                                                                                                      Three bedrooms surround
                                                                                                      a loungeroom, ideal
                                                                                                      for kids to play in.

                                                                                                      CHECKLIST
                                                                                                      Size: 331.9sq m
                                                                                                      Width: 12.75m
                                                                                                      Depth: 19.65m
                                                                                                      Price: $598,838 (as displayed)
                                                                                                      Address: 13 Maroubra St,         SLEEPING
                                                                                                      Armstrong Creek                  QUARTERS
                                                                                                      Open: Seven days, noon-5pm
                                                                                                      Phone: 5221 1477
      The loungeroom separates the main          loungeroom which is perfect to hide kids’ toys
    bedroom from the three remaining bedrooms.   out of view and keep clutter to a minimum.           Website: gjgardner.com.au
      They each have built-in mirror sliding         Ideal for a family who want a large home,
y   wardrobes and share the main bathroom.       the Avalon Bay will allow you to have the
      An abundance of storage is found in the    lifestyle you desire.

                                                                                                                             You’re going to love this
        New                                                                                                                  family home designed for
                                                                                                                             entertainers!
        Northside                                                                                                            Contact the office to find out more!
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        opening                                                                                                              gjgardner.com.au

        soon!
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DISPLAY HOME GUIDE

BOUTIQUE HOMES                        or Chris Carrick 0477 088 108        Contact: Andrew Van der Lugt               ORION HOMES
Riviera 32                            GEELONG HOMES                        0423 894 423                               Yarra 31 MK1
5-7 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek      G180 & Explorer 203                                                             7 Elouera St, Armstrong Creek
                                                                           HOMEBUYERS CENTRE
Open: Monday to Friday noon–5pm,      22-24 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek                                              Open: 7 days, 11am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm                                                 Aston 25
                                      Open: 7 days, 11am-5pm                                                          Contact: Brian Spokes 0438 576 256
Contact: 9008 7422                                                         9 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek
                                      Contact: Sean Thomas 0448 347 951
                                                                           Open: Monday to Friday noon–5pm,           PORTER DAVIS
BURBANK                               GJ GARDNER HOMES                     Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm                 Charlton 33 & Lamont 22
Deepdene 246                          Avalon Bay 332                       Contact: Andrew King 0414 552 192          Elouera St, Armstrong Creek
Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek          13 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek                                                 Open: 7 days, 11am–5pm
Open: 7 days 11am–5pm                                                      JG KING HOMES
                                      Open: 7 days, noon-5pm                                                          Contact: 8751 2839
Contact: 132 872 265                                                       Lexington 240 & Quest 1
                                      Contact: 5221 1477
                                                                           15-17 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek         SHERRIDON HOMES
DENNIS FAMILY HOMES                   HAMLAN HOMES                         Open: Monday to Friday noon–5pm,           Manly 32 & Zurich 23
Macedon 333 & Brookdale 293
                                      Carisbrook 240 & Roadknight 286      Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm                 Marourbra St, Armstrong Creek
Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek
                                      19-21 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek   Contact: Lisa Duke 0427 818 194            Open: Monday to Wednesday 11am–5pm,
Open: 7 days, 11am-5pm
                                      Open: 7 days 11am-5pm                                                           Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm
Contact: 5249 3353                                                         METRICON
                                      Contact: Ash Afshar 0458 995 652                                                Contact: Helen Box 0417 395 929
                                                                           Langdon 26 & Delta 28
EIGHT HOMES
                                      HOME SOLUTIONS                       5-11 Elouera St, Armstrong Creek           WELCON HOMES
Sutarah 4-29 & Coby 2-23
19-21 Elouera St, Armstrong Creek     Lawson 22MK2                         Open: Monday to Friday noon-5pm,           The Hampton
Open: Monday to Friday noon-5pm,      27 Elouera St, Armstrong Creek       Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm                 11 Maroubra St, Armstrong Creek
Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm            Open: Monday to Friday noon–5pm,     Contact: Richard Maultby 0408 243 624 or   Open: Saturday & Sunday noon-5pm
Contact: Daniel Wagner 0400 018 139   Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm           Nathan Ainley 0438 013 598                 Contact: 1300 772 105

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