Wednesday 8 March 2006

Adelaide's north continues to be in the spotlight with progressive house-and-land developer Devine fast-tracking the release of stage two of its 'Lakeside' lifestyle estate at Andrews Farm.

Virtually all of stage one of the $25 million development - 36 lots - has been sold prior to completion, and the latest stage looks to be just as popular, with six sales within the first week of release.

This stage has a leafy reserve within its 36 allotments, which range in size from 375m² to 535m². They are selling for between $83,000 and $98,000, with home-and-land packages from $228,900 to $302,000.

"We've had an overwhelming response from the public and from other builders wishing to display their products within the estate," explained Devine's South Australian Manager, Steve Weightman. "We moved the release forward because of this demand, as well as to capitalise on the interest generated by the Government's announcement of a $1-Billion upgrade of this region."

The Government is planning to transform the region known as 'The Peachy Belt', which embraces the suburb of Andrews Farm. Premier Mike Rann proclaimed new schools, shopping centres and medical and healthcare facilities, along with infrastructure and 4,000 homes, would be built in the area over the next 15 years.

"This massive investment will secure the area's longevity and prosperity," Premier Rann said.

Mr Weightman said the Government's plans are great news for everybody living in suburbs in Adelaide's north, or planning to move there.

"Local councils, community groups and private developers such as Devine will also play a part in turning the area into a major 21st Century urban community," he said.

Devine will shortly begin building three display homes at 'Lakeside'. Each will have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and double garages, and should be completed by June. Civil works on the first stage of 'Lakeside' are complete, with house construction just about to start.

The homes will set the architectural tone for the development, but Devine offers dozens of varieties of single and double-storey models, ranging in size from 10 to 43 squares. Each Devine home at 'Lakeside' includes around $20,000 of extras, such as landscaping, turf, fences and air-conditioning - all included in the purchase price.

"People who are buying here are making a wise lifestyle choice and a prudent investment because Adelaide's north has an exciting future," said Mr Weightman.

'Lakeside', on Davoren Road at Andrews Farm, is open for inspection from 10am to 5pm daily. For more information, visit Devine's comprehensive website at www.devine.com.au or call 132 466.

Released by: Devine South Australia, Ground floor, 212 Pirie Street, Adelaide 5001
Contacts: Steve Weightman, SA Regional Manager, (08) 8306 5678, 0411 866 443

Prepared by: Barry Hyland, PR Plus, Level 1, 272 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest 2065;
Ph: (02) 9439 9191, (0412) 354 992; Email: pluspr@ozemail.com.au