Rich in period elegance

BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.

The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.

The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.

Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.

Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.

“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.

“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.

The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.

“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,

“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.

“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”

Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.

“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.

“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”

Bendigo Weekly | Bendigo Weekly | 30-Nov-2011 4.00PM

EAGLEHAWK

80 Victoria Street
Dungey Carter Ketterer
Andrew Cahill
5440 5000/0418 509 715
Price $1.1m-$1.2m
Inspect By appointment

CARADON is a magnificent two-storey residence designed by William Vahland (1828-1915) and built in 1899 for a doctor and his family. Today, more than one hundred years later, this landmark property is testament to Vahland’s genius and a tribute to the present owner’s impeccable taste.
Caradon boasts palatial rooms and exquisite nineteenth-century architecture such as sweeping balcony, ceiling dome and hand-crafted mahogany staircase. In the formal rooms, with their spectacular open fires, are Vahland’s celebrated arches complete with signature corbel and crown.
About 65 squares under roof, the residence has sitting and parlour, formal lounge and banquet dining, library, study, light-filled family living, designer kitchen, six bedrooms, five bathrooms and basement-style rumpus or home theatre.
“A grand residence indeed,” a representative from DCK Real Estate said, “Yet Caradon is also warm and comforting with genuine liveability to suit the modern family.”
Enjoy granite-topped kitchen, superb chef’s island, restaurant-quality dual-fuel Lofra range, integrated Bosch dishwasher, fitted pantry room, reverse-cycle heating and cooling and more.
Zoned Business 1, the property measures about 1400 square metres with English-style gardens, enchanting stables, produce garden, brick-paved alfresco, laneway access and on-site parking for eight cars.
Caradon displays the opulence of the gold rush era along with outstanding style and quality. It is for the buyer seeking a private residence or professional suite or first class boutique accommodation.