This document provides information about a new planned community called Huntlee that will be developed over 20 years in the Hunter Valley region of Australia. Some key details:
- Huntlee will include up to 7,500 homes and is planned to be home to around 20,000 residents living within four self-sustaining villages surrounding a bustling town center.
- Amenities planned for Huntlee include schools, health facilities, retail centers, employment opportunities and over 200 hectares of parks and open space.
- The first village, Katherine's Landing, is currently under development and will provide a mix of housing types situated around lakes and recreational areas.
4. THIS
IS BIG.
Over the next two decades, Huntlee will
grow from a bold vision into a vibrant reality.
It will become a living, breathing community,
buzzing with new businesses, schools and
neighbourhoods full of happy, growing families.
Based on traditional neighbourhood design,
Huntlee’s bustling town centre will be surrounded
by four self-sustaining, picturesque villages,
each with its own distinct character yet sitting
harmoniously alongside its neighbours.
Over a 20-year period, Huntlee will evolve
to become home to 20,000 residents in up
to 7,500 dwellings.
The master-planned community will offer a
diverse range of home options and deliver on
every aspect of modern living – embracing
art, culture, entertainment, business services,
education, recreation and so much more.
Huntlee’s first village, Katherine’s Landing,
is coming to life right now. Don’t miss the
opportunity to be there from the start
and influence the way this remarkable
community will grow and prosper.
Huntlee. Your new town in the heart
of the Hunter. Welcome home.
The Hunter Valley is, quite simply, incredible. It is one of Australia’s
major economic hubs and also encompasses a world-renowned
wine region with flourishing gourmet, tourism and primary industries.
Growth, facilities, infrastructure, opportunities, it has it all in abundance.
Now, for the first time in decades, the Hunter Valley will have something
exceptional in its very heart: a new town.
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5. When it comes to
vision, land, space,
planning, potential
and, most importantly,
commitment, Huntlee is
something else. Big.
6. THE
CREATORS.
LWP stands for ‘Live, Work, Play’ and that’s the philosophy we bring to all
our projects. We create communities. We’re all about people and developing
places which families will love.
Ellenbrook, just outside Perth in the Swan Valley, is a shining example of
the standard set by LWP. Australia’s most awarded new town, it is a thriving
community boasting every modern amenity and designed around the needs
of its residents. That same successful model is what we are bringing to Huntlee.
It will be a town designed for 21st Century living, with a focus on education,
employment and recreation opportunities for its residents.
Community, in every sense.
The concept of ‘family’ is broader than ever.
Luckily, Huntlee is designed to welcome
each and every type of family unit. From
couples, young and old, to singles, from new
families with young children to empty nesters,
Huntlee is about encouraging fully-realised
communities. Close-knit in every sense.
Huntlee’s master-planned villages are designed
to create happy households and a true sense
of community spirit – from next door to the
length of your street and throughout your
village. That is a neighbourhood. And that’s the
caring, sharing, “Hi, how’s it going?” essence
at the heart of Huntlee’s community spirit.
The town of the future built
on principles of the past.
Huntlee’s mixed-use town centre, surrounded by
walkable neighbourhoods, will be based on the
principles of traditional neighbourhood design,
the fundamental form of our most treasured
settlement patterns in Australia. It is only since
moving away from this original model have we
understood how traditional neighbourhoods –
featuring mixed-use, pedestrian and cyclist friendly
communities of varied populations – are the most
sustainable urban form. That’s why it is at the
core of our community master-plan for Huntlee.
Let’s get real.
Real community, not another subdivision.
Actual neighbourhoods where neighbours are
friends. Facilities close by. A smart, modern
home inside, with natural spaces calling you
outside. A community with all the benefits
of the Hunter Region within easy access.
Say hello to your new life at Huntlee.
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8. CENTRED.
FOCUSED.
Our community-centric approach applies to Huntlee’s building time frame
as well as our lifestyle vision. To create a clear sense of destination, right
from the beginning, we’re building Huntlee’s first commercial facilities at
the same time as our first residential homesites.
Growing, together.
Like every aspect of Huntlee, the town centre
is entirely master-planned. It will become
the focal meeting point for each of the
four neighbouring village communities.
Coles has already committed to building a
full-range supermarket as well as a number
of associated specialty stores in the town
centre. From the start, a balanced chain and
boutique retail offering will grow alongside
the flourishing Huntlee community.
A pumping heart.
Upon completion, Huntlee’s 200ha town
centre will provide infrastructure for retail,
commercial and education enterprises. It will
incorporate up to 1,700 medium-density
townhouses and apartment residences and
generate approximately 3,000 jobs along
the way.
Huntlee will be at the core of new business
and investment opportunities in the Hunter
Valley, with offerings across retail, hospitality,
healthcare, entertainment and education as
well as professional and trade services.
Life-long learning.
From childcare to aged care, with state-of-the-
art secondary education and clear opportunities
for tertiary campuses, Huntlee will be a
community committed to life-long learning.
Better still, the Huntlee Academy will provide
comprehensive training programs, opening
new onsite career pathways during the
construction phase across Huntlee.
Added to that, the Hunter Expressway to the
south-east and the New England Highway
to the north-west will give Huntlee residents
unprecedented access to broader employment
and training opportunities across the region.
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9. The centrepiece of the Huntlee Town Centre will be the $10 million
Town Park, also being constructed as part of Stage One. The park
will include a stunning lake – fully serviced by onsite reticulated
water – sports grounds and extensive recreational parklands
designed in consultation with the people of the Hunter.
10. LIFE, RECLAIMED.
Less travel. More life.
Located just past the New England Highway,
Hunter Expressway and Wine Country Drive
intersection, Huntlee really is in the heart
of the Hunter.
From here, within 20 minutes you can be
in Cessnock, Singleton or Maitland and,
don’t forget, the Hunter’s world famous
Wine Country is at your doorstep.
The new Hunter Expressway means Australia’s
sixth largest city, Newcastle, is under
45 minutes away and you can be on the
outskirts of Sydney in less than 90 minutes.
If train travel is your preference, Branxton
Station – on the main Hunter Line – is within
walking distance. Huntlee will also be serviced
by public and private bus lines.
World’s best, next door.
The world famous Hunter Valley Wine Country
is literally just down the road from Huntlee.
Renowned for so much more than just fine
wine, no other location does outdoor events
quite like they do in Wine Country. From
international touring acts such as The Rolling
Stones, The Eagles or Sting & Paul Simon,
to signature sensations such as the Lovedale
Long Lunch and Jazz in the Vines, you will
never be at a loss for an event to delight
the senses. And, of course, the wine tasting
opportunities are in absolute abundance.
When it comes to eating out, whether your
preference is five-star fine dining or a picnic basket
under a sky full of stars, your every wish will be
answered in this world class tourism destination.
Lose your phone. Find yourself.
If you want to recharge your soul not your
smart phone, at Huntlee there will be a host of
opportunities to get among the great outdoors
and be as active or passive as your heart desires.
Explore and reconnect with the natural
environment, go swimming or fishing in
streams, mountain climbing, bike riding or
take on some of the fabulous surf beaches
along Newcastle’s coastline.
As well as all the recreational opportunities
provided by Mother Nature, a wide variety
of facilities will be built in Huntlee. It will be
a great place to raise your little champ with
sporting clubs and first class facilities available
year round.
Handy Huntlee.
Huntlee is the ideal mix of country charm and
urban convenience. While the excitement at
Huntlee continues to build, the neighbouring
villages of Branxton and Greta offer State
and Catholic primary schools as well as
medical facilities, post offices, shops, cafés,
restaurants and a range of other services.
Nearby, Cessnock, Singleton and Maitland boast
private and public primary and secondary schools,
hospitals and ancillary medical facilities, full-scale
shopping centres and all the other services and
facilities you’d expect in a major regional centre.
Smartest homes.
Utilising leading sustainable technologies,
Huntlee’s Design Guidelines’ built-in passive
design principles provide comfort all year round.
Better still, the Huntlee Water initiative’s
“third pipe” delivers recycled water for
washing machines, toilets and gardens.
High speed NBN connectivity means you’ll
always be in touch. Connecting to cleaner,
cost-effective Natural Gas also ticks boxes.
Giving the land a hand.
At LWP, we are committed to ensuring a
sustainable future for us and our environment.
Within the Huntlee project area, you will find
large tracts of preserved vegetation to retain
the natural habitats of the local flora and fauna.
Environmental lands totalling 803ha have been
dedicated in perpetuity within the project
boundaries – including the 17ha Persoonia Park,
dedicated to the preservation of the rare Persoonia
pauciflora. An additional 4,988ha of conservation
lands have been gifted to the NSW Government.
You, back in community.
No LWP project is complete without establishing
a cohesive community. We’re nationally recognised
for it. So, from the very start at Huntlee, we’ll focus
on fostering community spirit within the town.
This includes facilitating groups of like-minded
people to find common interests then actively
developing special interest groups in arts, sports
and so much more.
We will also stage regular events and activities
at Huntlee, designed to bring our residents
together and remind them what neighbourly
goodwill is all about.
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11. Branxton 5 mins
$1.5bn
investment
over 20 years
Up to 7,500
new homes
by 2035
Population of
approximately
20,000 people
Over 200
hectares of
Town Centre
Expected to
create 3,000
new jobs
5,800 hectares
reserved for
conservation
Four-lane
Hunter
Expressway
Walking distance
to Branxton train
station
Cessnock
Singleton
Branxton
Maitland
Greta
Newcastle
Muswellbrook
Sydney 2 hours
Cessnock 20 mins
Newcastle 45 mins
Maitland 20 mins
Singleton 20 mins
Town Centre
Village Centre
Residential
Large Lot Residential
Existing Residential
Open Space
Conservation
Aerial plan correct as at 2014
12. RIGHT AT
HOME.
COTTAGE
Young singles, busy couples or retirees longing for
a low-maintenance, more-me-time lifestyle, say
hello to Huntlee’s Cottage homesites. Rear-lane
access garage, 300m2
to 500m2
sites and 10m
to 15m frontages are their hallmark. Many are
within close proximity to parks and open spaces,
so while you won’t have a big backyard to look
after you won’t be short of outdoor space to play
or relax.
TRADITIONAL
Growing families need space and Huntlee’s
Traditional homesites have it in spades.
Four-to-five bedrooms, additional storage,
indoor and outdoor entertainment areas and
ample car spaces on sites from 450m2
to 1,000m2
tick all the boxes. Sizeable 14m to 20m frontages
create a stunningly landscaped street presence.
COUNTRY
Of course, if space is what you are after, look
no further than Huntlee’s coveted Country lots.
These striking homesites are in excess of
1,000m2
with 20m+ frontages. While they’ll
be regularly released throughout the life of
the project, there will only be enough for
the select few.
We’re all on life’s journey and the enticing aspect of Huntlee is, you’ll find
the perfect home size, design and space that is right for whatever stage
of the journey you are at. From affordable, space-smart living for singles,
professional couples and empty nesters, to flexible, spacious options for
growing families, right through to the unashamedly luxurious, Huntlee
has your new home.
Yarrum Designer Homes
Focus Building Consultancy
Focus Building Consultancy
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13. Internal shot of the Livingstone by Eden Brae Homes
Front Yard Landscaping
A beautiful bonus for your new home. All the hard work
is done at no extra cost, so you’re off to a great start.
Natural Gas
Naturally, you’ll enjoy a better option than bottled gas
with the cost of connecting your home to gas included.
Side & Rear Fencing
You won’t have to save up for your fencing which is
a big advantage. Just move in and start living your ideal
stress-free life.
High Speed Internet
The cost of broadband to your front door is also included.
Another major service that will make your life at Huntlee
an enjoyable one.
Huntlee Water (no rainwater tank required)
With recycled water included in your purchase,
you won’t just be saving money, you’ll also be helping
save the environment.
Huntlee is very big on value-for-money when it comes to
inclusions. Thanks to the Huntlee Home Town Advantage,
every homesite purchased at Huntlee comes with a wide
range of inclusions at no extra cost to you.
From landscaping to fencing, natural gas and recycled water
to NBN connectivity, this package will help make your house
feel like a home from the day you move in.
It’s big. It’s doable.
The Huntlee Home Town Advantage is just one way we can help bring your
dreams to life at Huntlee. We can also assist with finding government grants and
concessions which may offset the purchase price. And by helping to find the right
lender, you could discover you are a lot closer than you think to building your dream
home at Huntlee.
14. PLANNING,
BIG.
More than $1.5 billion will go into Huntlee, not only delivering affordable
housing but generating thousands of jobs, infrastructure and public and
private sector investment, while achieving positive environmental and
social outcomes.
PLANNED FACILITIES
Public and Private Primary Schools
Public and Private Secondary Schools
Pre Schools
Health Centres
Library
Seniors Living
Youth Centres
Neighbourhood Centres
15ha Regional and District Sports Grounds
160ha Parks and Open Space
FAST FACTS
• Investment of $1.5bn over 20 years
• Up to 7,500 new residential homes by 2035
• Approximately 20,000 residents
• Four villages encircling the town centre
• 200ha town centre (retail, commercial,
employment and education)
• Approximately 3,000 new jobs
• 5,800ha reserved for conservation
• Walking distance to Branxton train station
• At the start of the four-lane Hunter Expressway
• Less than 45 minutes to Newcastle CBD
• Around two hours to Sydney CBD
Huntlee’s four villages, nestled around the 200ha town centre, provide the perfect canvas
for the creation of a truly connected and sustainably prosperous community.
In the master-planning of Huntlee, a comprehensive needs assessment of a new 20,000 person
town was undertaken. This assessment incorporated the needs of and facilities currently available
in the surrounding townships of Branxton, Greta and North Rothbury.
Consequently, the following major facilities have been identified for incorporation into Huntlee:
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Village Centre
Water Centre
Katherine’s Landing
Town Centre
Residential
Large Lot Residential
Existing Residential
Open Space
Conservation Area
Oval
Lake
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17. Huntlee’s first village, Katherine’s Landing,
will encapsulate the very best of 21st Century living
delivered in an idyllic rural setting.
Those who call Katherine’s Landing home, will be
part of a true community which is at once welcoming,
engaging and, above all, filled with a sense of fun.
Huntlee’s first village
18. TOWN
CENTRE
Education
Precinct
Residential
Multi Dwelling Site
(Town Houses)
Group Site
(3 or more dwellings)
Duplex Site
Town Centre – Service Industry
Town Centre – Retail Core
Town Centre – Mixed Use
Education Precinct
Water Centre
Village Centre
Primary School
Open Space
1 Town Lake
2 Town Park
W
ine
Country
Drive
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19. The rich history of the Hunter Region will be
honoured and celebrated within Huntlee.
Its strong indigenous heritage, together with the
more recent mining, viticultural and agricultural
history, will all be woven into the design fabric of
the town centre and the four surrounding villages.
Huntlee’s first village, Katherine’s Landing,
pays homage to the pioneering viticulturalists
and is named in honour of the first family of
wine-growing in the Hunter.
When 20-year-old Katherine Busby boarded
the good ship Triton in England in 1824, little
did she know, on that voyage, she would meet
her future husband and together they would
help shape the direction of one of Australia’s
most famous wine-growing regions.
Accompanying Katherine was her father, John
Busby, who was sailing to Sydney to set up that
township’s first water supply via the now famous
“Busby Bore”. Travelling with them was Katherine’s
brother, James Busby, who came to be known
as the Father of the Australian Wine Industry.
Also on board the Triton was William
Dalrymple Kelman, who would win Katherine’s
heart and go on to manage John Busby’s
farm, known as ‘Kirkton’, near Branxton.
James Busby planted vines at Kirkton in 1830
and so the first commercial vineyard in NSW
was born. While James planted the original
vines, it was William Kelman who managed
the vineyards and the wine-making operation.
For at least a century thereafter, Kirkton was
to produce light wines acclaimed as among the
world’s finest. Katherine and William spent the
remainder of their days at Kirkton, raising their
three children and laying the foundations for one
of the country’s first wine-making dynasties.
As for the “Landing” part of our first village’s
name, that is a nod to the private aeroplane
landing strip which belonged to a local farmer
and once ran along the ridgeline at Katherine’s
Landing. This area will be maintained as public
domain open space and offers the perfect
vantage point to look out over the village.
Honouring
ourheritage
VILLAGE
CENTRE
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Hunter Expressw
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20. The very essence
of Katherine’s Landing,
and all of Huntlee,
is convenience.
21. Chapter 1 - Scene 1
Sweeping into Katherine’s Landing from the newly upgraded Wine Country
Drive, you’ll be greeted by wide, tree-lined streets and a delightful,
vineyard-themed village scene.
Meandering through the first village’s leafy streetscape and taking in
the panorama from the natural ridgeline, you’ll soon find yourself at
the village centre. Each of Huntlee’s four villages will have its own dedicated
village centre, complete with a range of community facilities and services
to cater for day-to-day life.
Big, welcoming hearts.
The location of Katherine’s Landing’s primary
school, local shops, childcare centre and
community hall have all been identified.
More than $39 million has been committed
to provide an array of urban services to grow
along with the community.
The very essence of Katherine’s Landing – indeed
all of Huntlee – is convenience, making the village
centre and its facilities easily accessible by foot or
bicycle. This will create the same welcoming and
inclusive feeling in each and every village.
The big show.
Katherine’s Landing will also be home to Huntlee’s
first Home Display Centre, featuring 17 of the
state’s leading builders. The Centre will showcase
more than 30 striking designs, providing a glimpse
into the diversity of housing choice at Huntlee.
Every stage of life will be catered for at Huntlee,
every family unit considered, every housing option
available. From small terraces and townhouses
to sweeping country acreages, there will be
something to suit every lifestyle, every age and
every budget.
With a wealth of combined experience, Huntlee’s
home builders are brimming with ideas to make
your budget work even harder and make that
dream, your reality.
Huntlee:
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22. IN GREAT HANDS.
Based in Western Australia, LWP is a nationally
recognised leader in the design and creation
of large scale, master-planned communities.
LWP stands for Live, Work, Play and that is the
essence of every community the company builds.
A developer of lifestyles, not just land, LWP
projects embody the company’s philosophy
of “going beyond the plan” to create better
places for people to live, work and play.
Committed to creating dynamic, healthy,
sustainable communities, LWP delivers the range
of services and facilities its residents require, as
and when they need them. They have also set
the benchmark for environmental sensitivity,
job creation, outstanding community facilities
and an ongoing commitment to delivering
positive outcomes for the local community.
Nowhere is this more evident than at the
company’s flagship development, Ellenbrook,
in the Swan Valley outside Perth.
Globally acknowledged as industry best-
practice, this 30,000 strong community has
evolved over the last two decades, becoming
Australia’s most awarded new town.
To date, Ellenbrook has garnered more than
30 state and national awards for innovative
design and community-building initiatives
deemed to have enriched the lives of its residents.
Ellenbrook is a series of eight self-supporting
villages, each with its own character but
sitting harmoniously alongside neighbouring
villages. Each of the villages encircles,
energises and sustains the vibrant town
centre. LWP will draw on this proven model
to bring to life its vision for Huntlee.
“The past 21 years at Ellenbrook hasn’t
dulled our enthusiasm for building towns
on such a large scale, rather it’s inspired
us for the next adventure. In Huntlee,
we’ll be taking all we’ve learned at
Ellenbrook and call on that experience
and expertise to deliver a truly
remarkable 21st Century town here
in the heart of the Hunter.”
Danny Murphy
Managing Director
LWP Property Group
LWP, the creator of Australia’s most awarded new town, is the project manager
and joint-owner of Huntlee.
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23. Ellenbrook Town Centre
The Glades Equis Lake
Woburn Park
Welcome to the Club.
LWP Property Group introduces the LWP Advantage –
a free loyalty programme designed to simplify the process
of purchasing a homesite while offering priority notice on
land releases, regular news and special offers, invitations to
community events and more.
Be the first to know.
As an LWP Advantage member you will be given prior notice
to purchase, allowing you time to select from the best available
homesites and purchase ahead of the general public.
Joining is simple.
Becoming an LWP Advantage member
is free and couldn’t be easier. Ask us how.
lwpadvantage.com.au
Exclusive Benefits, Priority Notifications
and Great Privileges.
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CALL US ON 02 4938 3910
Visit our Information Sales Centre at
1861 Wine Country Drive, Branxton.
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 199, Branxton NSW 2335
huntlee.com.au
All information and plans contained within this brochure were correct at time of going to print;
however they may be subject to change. All images are of Ellenbrook for illustrative purposes only.
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