THE sound of bulldozers and general construction is a very welcome one on the Sunshine Coast after a somewhat subdued period during and post GFC and despite some negative sentiment in some sections of the media, there is some good news to be told, and none better than the Sanctuary Grove success story. A small, quality boutique estate in the southern foothills of Buderim, framed by dense, lush rainforest, Sanctuary Grove has been an unmitigated success since Stage 1 was released in 2010. Now with the third and final stage nearly sold out, marketing agent Jared Young of Amber Werchon Property Mooloolaba, says the interest in these land parcels has reinvigorated his confidence in the Sunshine Coast property market. "This estate always attracted genuine buyers from its initial release, and as the market flattened out, interest remained strong, in fact I've sold six of the blocks since Christmas 2011, with only a few remaining," said Jared. "With virtually no flat blocks left in Buderim, the fact it presented a finite opportunity has definitely driven demand. Vacant land in Buderim is a scarce resource, and flat land even harder to locate." Recently moved to Australia from New Zealand Janine and James Gordon purchased a 807sqm block in the estate in February this year, and are excited about the prospect of the slab being poured any day now. "We spent 8 months trying to find the perfect home to suit our needs," said Janine. "We liked the Buderim area, but wanted some flat land so we could put in a pool, and still have a garden for the children to play." Proximity to amenities was also important "our nine year old daughter will be attending Matthew Flinders in high school and has already joked that if we're still in this house she'll be able to walk to university." The Gordon's also said they were attracted to the small size of the estate, the fact it was in an established area with a rainforest backdrop and the quality of the surrounding properties. With limited blocks remaining, Jared Young invites anyone considering building to take a look, as the developers have a range of packages available with existing plans already drawn up. "If you can't find the home you are looking for, don't rule out building your own, it is more affordable and flexible than you may think," said Jared. With lot sizes from 600m2 upwards remaining and complete house and land packages from $475,000, Jared expects the remaining blocks to be sold well and truly before spring commences. Interested parties are welcome to take a drive around the estate and view the various plans on display on the vacant blocks. Sanctuary Grove is walking distance to the Bottle Trees convenience centre, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, and there are walking/cycling trails right through to the University and schools in Chancellor Park. Easy access to the motorway to coast or Brisbane, only a short drive up the hill to Buderim Mountain Sanctuary Grove is ideally located to remain a popular investment in future years as the surrounding area continues to grow and prosper.
