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ALL ACROSS THE CITY, A REVITALISATION IS TAKING PLACE 5 Local trendsetters and change-makers are converging on Newcastle, bringing in the fresh, the fashionable, and the remarkable. At the heart of this transformation is eclectic Wickham. Nestled between airy parkland and a lively foreshore, Wickham is home to a multi-modal transport hub the centerpiece of the new Newcastle. This inner-city hotspot is shaping how Novocastrians work, play, live and thrive. Everyone who s anyone is now setting their sights on Wickham.
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GET TO KNOW WICKHAM 9 1.3% vacancy rate* 3km to the city centre 34yrs median age + $650M investment in revitalising Newcastle CLOSE TO HOME 3 min walk 8 min drive Newcastle Interchange Nobbys Beach 5 min walk 4 min drive Marketown Shopping Centre University of Newcastle city campus 10 min walk 25 min drive Wickham waterfront Newcastle Airport * Real Estate Institute of NSW, January 2018 Vacancy Rate Survey. + Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016 Census. revitalisingnewcastle.nsw.gov.au
10 THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE Start your day with a strong latte and a gourmet toastie from one of Wickham s hole-in-the-wall cafés, serving hungry hipsters and businesspeople alike. Do lunch by the marina after all, nothing goes better with fresh fish, chips and salad than water views. When it s 5 o clock, take your pick of Wickham s pubs for a traditional ale and parma with the locals. Everything you ll ever need is five minutes away at Marketown Shopping Centre: major supermarkets, a post office, medical, chemist, and much more. If you want to flex your credit card on something special, take a trip to Darby Street in the CBD. This trendy precinct is the shopping and dining strip to be seen buzzing with fashion and jewellery boutiques, quirky homewares, alternative music, second-hand books, art galleries, and over 25 cafés and restaurants. The city is also a market mecca, with farmers markets every Sunday and the monthly Olive Tree art and design market.
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12 ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE Only 200 metres from your doorstop and lined by lush fig trees, the green expanse of Wickham Park provides something for everybody. It boasts both a football and cricket oval, plus lawn bowls and other great community and recreational clubs. The park s playground with climbing equipment, flying fox, swing and sandpit is a toddler s dream, while bigger kids flock to Wickham Park after hours for markets, music festivals, or live events. Want to explore the rest of the Hunter region and beyond to the Central Coast or Sydney? Simply stroll down the road to the Newcastle Interchange, the city s new integrated transport hub for train and bus services. The Interchange will also feature the Newcastle Light Rail, opening in 2019 and linking you through the CBD to Newcastle Beach. You re spoilt for choice in Newcastle when it comes to a day at a beach. The city s breathtaking coastline is made up of eight beaches in total. One of the most popular, Nobbys Beach, features a charming walk along the harbour breakwall to either Newcastle s historic ocean baths or its iconic lighthouse on the headland. Take a break at Newcastle Beach s famous kiosk, where you can enjoy a coffee, smoothie or burger with a vista of the day s surfers and sunbathers. Then when you ve had enough of saltwater, head towards home to Wickham and go yacht-watching by the scenic harbour and Throsby Creek foreshore. Your gateway to daily adventure
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A NEW CASTLE FOR A NEW HOME 17 AN ADAPTATION OF THE WORDS NEWCASTLE AND FORT, THE NAME NEUFORT SPEAKS TO THE CITY S CELEBRATED HISTORY, GIVING THE COMMUNITY A SENSE OF STRENGTH. NEUFORT WICKHAM IS A PLACE YOU CAN CALL HOME: SOMEWHERE TO FEEL SAFE AND PROUD.
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19 A WARM WELCOME AT A COOL RESIDENCE The exterior of Neufort Wickham embodies a contemporary Australian sensibility with metal, glass and classic red brick. Its striking architecture centres on a communal courtyard with playground and shaded green pockets, creating a neighbourly atmosphere from the front entrance. Neufort Wickham brings the convenience of your new home full-circle with a ground-floor retail space offering shops, cafés and restaurants.
20 RISE UP AND WIND DOWN Inside your new home, marble panels, wooden floors and plush carpets catch the eye. With your choice of warm or cool schemes, the quality finishes of Neufort Wickham go well above what s on offer elsewhere in the marketplace. A sophisticated floor plan flows seamlessly from one room to the next finishing with the generous inclusion of two separate private balconies for many apartments. The thoughtful placement of the dining room on the external side of the building allows for natural light to fill the space, unobstructed by the balcony. Sliding doors on either side of the dining room also create cross-ventilated new spaces adaptable to your leisure: expand the apartment into one oversized indoor-outdoor area, or close the doors to make the bedroom areas more private.
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26 REVITALISING NEWCASTLE Forget Sydney. Newcastle is the place to invest in New South Wales. This economic hub has become the state s fastest growing region, attracting skilled workers, established industries and innovative start-ups alike to its shores. In fact, according to the NSW Department of Planning, the Greater Hunter s population will expand to almost one million by 2036 with up to 50,000 of those new residents making the Newcastle CBD their home. This incredible growth is thanks in part to the area s Revitalising Newcastle project. The NSW Government has invested more than $650 million to breathe creativity, culture and life back into the city; transitioning Newcastle into a vibrant metropolis with global appeal and unprecedented job prospects.
27 EDUCATION Higher learning will soar in Newcastle starting with the NeW Space from the University of Newcastle. The university will continue to expand its state-of-the-art campus within the inner city, while Japan s celebrated Nihon University has chosen the former Newcastle Law Courts building as the location for its first Australian campus. HEALTH The centre of medicine in northern NSW, John Hunter Hospital will continue to thrive and provide quality healthcare. This institution is key in Newcastle s emerging health precinct, alongside the world-class Hunter Medical Research Institute and the new Maitland Hospital drawing in more top medical specialists to care for the region. $95M university expansion $450M hospital upgrades AEROSPACE Newcastle is opening itself up to sky-high civilian and defence opportunities. Major upgrades are planned for Newcastle Airport in Williamtown, which is expected to fly five million passengers by 2036. The adjoining RAAF Base will also become the primary base for the ADF s Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) squadron, giving a significant boost to the area s employment and economic activity. TOURISM Already the home of vineyards and wineries, heritagelisted national parks, and sporting events including the V8 Supercars, Newcastle s stunning setting along the central eastern Australia coast makes it an iconic tourist destination. The new cruise terminal at Newcastle Port will connect international visitors to and from the Asia Pacific, activating the city s waterfront. 8,500 aerospace jobs by 2036 $12.7M new passenger terminal
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31 For The Blake Organisation, real estate is much more than an investment. Renowned for creating premium residential projects in prime locations, their goal is to enhance the Australian landscape by building great communities that elevate the lives of their residents. PRDnationwide is the leading residential brand in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. They are specialists in residential project marketing and all forms of residential sales, development sites and leasing. PRD comes from a strong project marketing heritage of more than 40 years with PRD standing for Projects Research Development. EJE Architecture is a multi-disciplinary design practice providing creative solutions for built environments. Since forming in 1976, much of EJE s work is repeat business a reflection of their high level of skill, service and enviable reputation within the industry. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we deem reliable. However we cannot guarantee its accuracy and act as a messenger only in passing on the details. Interested parties should rely on their own enquiries. This document was produced prior to commencement of construction. Pictures showing the interiors of the apartments and buildings are indicative only. Furniture and furnishings shown are not included and purchasers should rely only on the contract for sale for inclusions. Changes may be made during the development and any dimensions, finishes and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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