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Sanctuary Lakes has sold on average a block of land a day (65 Lots) from January to March this year with indications the market will continue to improve.
Sanctuary Lakes Resort Real Estate Director Ruth Ritchie said “People are realizing that with the shortage of land and planning restrictions, another premium lifestyle development such as Sanctuary Lakes Resort, will never be built again so close to Melbourne.”
“Last week we released sixteen lots and had six people camping out to get the first choice of the lots available.
“The new land release this weekend of another sixteen lots will go on sale at an average price of $270,000.
Ms Ritchie said buyers are bringing forward their decision to take advantage of the bullish inner suburban property market to sell their established home and fund their new lifestyle at Sanctuary Lakes.
“Being next to the Point Cook Coastal Park and adjacent to the Skeleton Creek Wetlands, Sanctuary Lakes is a haven for migrating birds from around the world making Sanctuary Lakes one of the most important wild life and environmental areas in the region with over 154 bird species.
“People are moving to Sanctuary Lakes to escape from the inner suburban areas, which are facing increasing traffic and changing residential environments with higher density development, increased noise and in many cases a higher level of industrial traffic.”
Sanctuary Lakes was a leader in residential lifestyle living when it was started some fifteen years ago and still maintains that position today as 50% of the project is guaranteed open space with a spectacular 150 acre lake, twice the size of Albert Park Lake, and a Championship Greg Norman designed Golf Course.
Sanctuary Lakes will always be a premium residential location with 30% of all land either on the waterfront or on the golf course, underpinning the ongoing value of properties.
Land buyers purchasing into the last stages of Sanctuary Lakes have a major advantage of purchasing into a unique location where facilities such as the clubhouse, café, restaurants, gymnasium, swimming pool and tennis courts, 24 hour security and a number of local community clubs are already in existence.
At Sanctuary Lakes, the resident’s investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the manicured parks, lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.
For all Land Sales Contact Ruth Ritchie (03) 9395 1688 - Land Sales Office Open 9am – 5pm 7 days a week.
Media Enquiries: Ron Smith Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes Resort Mobile: 0417 329 201
| | 8/02/2010 | | The links between Sanctuary Lakes and Horsham Golf Clubs grew stronger on Sunday, the anniversary of Black Saturday, with the staging of the inaugural Phoenix Challenge.
The Phoenix Challenge grew from the links established between the two clubs when Sanctuary Lakes staged a fundraising event to assist the Horsham Golf Club, which was badly damaged in the bushfires last year.
Following a minute’s silence, the 70 golfers taking part from the two clubs were addressed by Noel Caulfield, Sanctuary Lakes President, who welcomed the golfers and said it was also important to have the local Point Cook CFA brigade present.
1st Lt. Bill Garner from the Point Cook Fire Brigade presented Noel Caulfield with a special trophy in recognition of the Club’s support for the local CFA, and commented the Brigade had travelled to many fires during the crisis.
Brett Mackie, Captain of the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club said the day was a special one for all of the players providing another opportunity to look forward whilst appreciating the circumstance which had brought the Club's together.
“This is a special day for Sanctuary Lakes and we look forward to playing the next Phoenix Challenge at Horsham Golf Club.”
He thanked the Bendigo Bank and Links Living for supporting the day with sponsorship whilst proudly displaying the Phoenix Trophy designed by golf writer George Begg and sponsored by Ascot Vale Sports &Trophies, which featured a resurrected golf club from the Black Saturday fires at the Horsham Golf Club.
John Priestly, Captain of the Horsham Golf Club told the assembled golfers of the Club’s ongoing battle to recover from the fire and his own personal trauma of trying to reach the family home where his thirteen year old son had informed him the house was surrounded by fire.
In a closely fought game when the scores were averaged out Sanctuary Lakes had just won the Phoenix Challenge 30.21 to 29.71.
Individual winners on the day were Noel Caulfield, Club President of Sanctuary Lakes and Julie Wirth, the Ladies Captain of Horsham Golf Club.
Media Enquiries:
Brett Mackie, Captain, Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club Mobile: 0407 759 022
John Priestly Captain Horsham Golf Club Mobile: 0409 947 959
Ron Smith Sanctuary Lakes Resort (03) 9818 5700 Mobile: 0417 329 201
| | 22/01/2010 | |
Local second and third home buyers within fifteen kilometres of the Melbourne CBD are displaying a strong interest in the latest release of land at the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort.
Sanctuary Lakes Resort Real Estate Director Ruth Ritchie said Sanctuary Lakes was a leader in residential lifestyle living when it was started some fifteen years ago and still maintains that position today.
Ms Ritchie said many of these buyers are moving from the inner suburban areas, which are facing increasing traffic and changing residential environments with higher density development, increased noise and in many cases a higher level of industrial traffic.
“A significant amount of the land sold at Sanctuary Lakes in the past two years has been to residents who indicated the bullish inner suburban property market had enabled them to gain a good price for their established home to fund their move to their new lifestyle at Sanctuary Lakes.
“The new land release features lots priced from $220,000 for 400m2 park front lots to $310,000 for a 706m2 lot with lake views.
“The people who have moved onto Sanctuary Lakes in the past fifteen years have generally made their decision based on the quality of the environment linked to the extensive open space, the lake, the resort style facilities and the championship Greg Norman designed 18 hole golf course.”
Sanctuary Lakes will always be a premium residential location with 30% of all land either on the waterfront or on the golf course and 50% of the entire project being open space.
“People purchasing into the last stages of the project have the added advantage of purchasing into a unique location where facilities such as the clubhouse, café, restaurants, gymnasium, swimming pool and tennis courts, 24 hour security and a number of local clubs are already in existence.
“At Sanctuary Lakes, the resident’s investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the manicured parks, lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.”
Land sales contact Ruth Ritchie on (03) 9395 1688.
Media Enquiries
Ron Smith, Sanctuary Lakes Resort, 0417 329 201 | | 9/11/2009 | | … 33 lots sold - $7.1 million in three days
Second and third home buyers have ignored rising interest rates purchasing thirty three blocks of land in three days at the prestigious Sanctuary Lakes Resort last week.
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Director Ruth Ritchie said the land buying frenzy over the three day period reflected the strength of the market in well located premium land.
“The vast majority of the land sold was sold to local buyers within a ten to fifteen kilometre radius. Many of these land buyers had indicated the bullish property market had enabled them to expect a good price for their established home to fund their move to their new lifestyle at Sanctuary Lakes.
“The popularity of the most recent land release, which sold out in three days, was stimulated by the fact that many of the lots for sale had park views. Park view lots ranged from 400 sq metres at $220,000 to 568 sq metres at $266,000.
“People buying onto Sanctuary Lakes are generally making their decision based on the quality of the environment linked to the extensive open space, the lake, the resort style facilities and the championship Greg Norman designed 18 hole golf course.
“30% of all land at Sanctuary Lakes is either on the waterfront or on the golf course with a series of parks and reserves throughout the project. 50% of the entire project is public open space.
“Sanctuary Lakes lots are about 20% to 30% more expensive than surrounding land, however, home buyers are purchasing the quality environment, location and the lifestyle being offered at Sanctuary Lakes”.
Ms Ritchie said Sanctuary Lakes was a leader in residential lifestyle living when it was started some fourteen years ago and still maintains that position today.
“People purchasing into the last stages of the project have the added advantage of purchasing into a unique location where facilities such as the clubhouse, restaurants, gymnasium, swimming pool and tennis courts are already in existence.
“At Sanctuary Lakes, the resident’s investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the landscaping, the lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.”
Land Sales Contact Ruth Ritchie, (03) 9395 1688
Media Enquiries Ron Smith, Sanctuary Lakes Resort, 0417 329 201 | | 16/10/2009 | | Sanctuary Lakes Resort sparked development in Point Cook some fourteen years ago as Melbourne’s first golfing residential project and has now announced its last four stages of land for sale.
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Director Ruth Ritchie said the announcement of the last four stages has caused much interest among land buyers.
“The last four stages includes waterfront, parkland and traditional homesites for the public to choose from. We expect strong interest in this land with the open space views.”
Ms Ritchie said people buying onto Sanctuary Lakes are generally making their decision based on the quality of the environment linked to the extensive open space, the lake and the championship Greg Norman designed 18 hole golf course.
“30% of all land at Sanctuary Lakes is either on the waterfront or on the golf course with a series of parks and reserves throughout the project. 50% of the entire project is public open space.”
Ms Ritchie said that in an increasingly bullish property market Sanctuary Lakes will continue to increase its premium position as people recognise projects such as Sanctuary Lakes will never be built again in Melbourne so close to the CBD because of planning and land availability constraints.
“Both waterfront and golf course land is a very limited commodity, particularly in such close proximity to the CBD and this scarcity will have a significant impact on property values over time.”
At Sanctuary Lakes Resort, the resident’s investment is protected with staff working 24/7 with the Club to maintain all of the landscaping, the lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.
People purchasing into the last stages of the project have the added advantage of purchasing into a unique location where facilities such as the clubhouse, restaurants, gymnasium, swimming pool and tennis courts are already in existence.
Media Enquiries Ron Smith, Sanctuary Lakes Resort, 0417 329 201 | | 27/05/2009 | | A new television lifestyle program 'Older Wiser - Feeling Younger' which explores all the fun and opportunities that life has to offer for Baby Boomers will be hosted from the multi award winning Sanctuary Lakes Resort developed by Links Living Limited.
Anthony Abicair, Executive Producer of the program said, Sanctuary Lakes Resort, with its lifestyle environment, provides a perfect backdrop for the show that provides financial advice, travel experiences, and information on relationship or health issues.
"Comprising ten weekly 30 minute episodes, focusing on issues such as looking, feeling, staying younger longer, Sanctuary Lakes Resort with all of its lifestyle facilities such as the golf course, gymnasium, swimming pool, and tennis courts provides us with a wide range of subject areas in a spectacular visual environment.
"The show also covers lifestyle options will investigate how we live, where we live, and our day to day interests exploring various accommodation options, whether you are thinking of downsizing or needing to accommodate older parents. We will also visit restaurants, talk about movies, music and cars.
"Funding for retirement, superannuation, the money market and taxation, will be covered by the show's expert commentator Peter Gibbons.
"Sanctuary Lakes Resort reflects the popularity of baby boomers wanting to be active and live in communities which reflect all age groups rather than move to retirement villages and it is this liveliness which is also reflected in 'Older Wiser - Feeling Younger.'"
Ross Williamson, General Manager of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said it was a great boost to the project and the community of Wyndham to have a lifestyle show hosted from the area which would also involve some residents in segments.
'Older Wiser - Feeling Younger' will preview on Monday 15 June 2009 7:30 – 8 pm on Foxtel Channel 183.
Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith Corporate Media Communications Links Living Limited Mobile: 0417 329 201
| | 23/02/2009 | |
Over 5000 people attended the golfing community fundraising event for the Victorian bushfire survivors last Friday at Sanctuary Lakes.
One of the organizers of the event Sanctuary Lakes resident Brian Munn said, ’the event had been an outstanding success raising $70,000
“At the beginning of the golf game a minute’s silence was held to reflect on the tragedy which just ten days prior had taken 209 lives in Australia’s worst wild fire event.
Links Living CEO Colin Cass presented the Captain of the Horsham Golf Club which had been destroyed by the fire a personally signed photograph of Greg Norman with a message “Attack Life”
Children’s and family activities which commenced at 3.30pm included jumping castles, an animal farm, vintage car and Harley Davidson rides, rock climbing ,Thomas the Tank , emergency service displays and a large sausage sizzle were highly popular .
David Grimes Point Cook CFA and a resident of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said the whole event was a fantastic example of community commitment and involvement.
Media Enquiries:
Brian Munn
Sanctuary Lakes Resident and Organizer
Mobile: 0401 545 864
Ross Williamson
General Manager Sanctuary Lakes Resort
Mobile 0422 712 122
David Grimes
Point Cook CFA
Mobile: 0415 179 298
Ron Smith
Corporate Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes Resort
Mobile: 0417 329 201
SANCTUARY LAKES RESORT Sanctuary Lakes Bushfire Appeal organized by Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club, Residents and Sanctuary Lakes Club who would like to thank the many local companies, suppliers organizations and individuals for their outstanding support for this event. | | 20/02/2009 | |
11.30am Friday 20 February 2009
Sanctuary Lakes, Greg Norman Drive, Sanctuary Lakes
CFA volunteers from Point Cook who were involved in the recent Victorian bushfires and Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club Members will meet with a team of golfers from the Horsham Golf Club which was totally destroyed in the bushfires.
The Horsham Team including Iain McNee, Captain Horsham Golf Club: Barry Neumann, Secretary HGC; Peter Fechner Past Captain HGC will tee off with a full field of 140 golfers on the Greg Norman Championship Course in a bushfire fundraising day.
Golfers, CFA volunteers, Police, SES volunteers and members of the community will stand side by side for a minute’s silence at the start of a major fundraising event for bushfire survivors this morning at Sanctuary Lakes Resort.
Links Living Limited, the developers of Sanctuary Lakes Resort, will present the Horsham Golf Club with a personally signed life size photograph of Greg Norman, the designer of Sanctuary Lakes golf course with the words ‘Attack Life’.
The golf tournament will begin with the symbolic use of the Point Cook CFA Tanker’s siren which will signal the end of the one minute’s silence.
Organiser of the event Sanctuary Lakes resident Brian Munn said there had been an overwhelming response from the Sanctuary Lakes community and local businesses. "Everyone we have spoken to has come on board to make this a great day in aid of the survivors of the horrendous fires which swept Victoria in the last week."
David Grimes Point Cook CFA and a resident of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said the whole event was a good way for the community not only to contribute funds but also meet some of their local emergency personnel who had been at the frontline of the tragedy.
Iain Mc Nee Captain of the Horsham Golf Club said the Horsham club members were looking forward to the day and thanked the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club for their support.
Media Enquiries:
Brian Munn
Sanctuary Lakes Resident and Organiser
Mobile: 0401 545 864
David Grimes
Point Cook CFA
Mobile: 0415 179 298
Iain Mc Nee
Captain Horsham Golf Club
Mobile 0438110150
Ron Smith
Corporate Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes Resort
Mobile: 0417 329 201
| | 17/02/2009 | |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort is set to launch a major community fundraising event for the Victorian bushfire survivors on Friday 20th February 2009 from 11.00am to 9.00pm.
The event features a special 18 Hole Charity Golf Tournament and community activities which will be attended by all of the Emergency Services.
Organiser of the event Sanctuary Lakes resident Brian Munn said there has already been a terrific response from the Sanctuary Lakes community and local businesses with 11 holes sponsored before we have even got the entry forms out.
Mr Munn said the Charity Golf Tournament will commence at 12.00 noon with the golf game and will conclude with a charity dinner and auction to boost funds.
Children’s and family activities will commence at 3.30pm and include jumping castles, an animal farm, vintage car and Harley Davidson rides, and a large sausage sizzle.
“Everyone we have spoken to has come on board to make this a great day in aid of the survivors of the horrendous fires which swept Victoria in the last week.
“At the beginning of the golf game we will recognise the work of the firefighters and emergency services including Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the many volunteers who have helped save lives and have been vital in the recovery process with a minute’s silence.
The shot gun start will feature the use of a siren from a vintage fire truck.
John Nielsen from Sanctuary Lakes Resort Management said, apart from the golf other activities such as a special dance marquee will be in place on Friday night for residents and the wider community to enjoy refreshments and a dance for a small donation.
David Grimes Point Cook CFA and a resident of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said the whole event was a good way for the community not only to contribute funds but also meet some of their local emergency personnel who had been at the frontline of the tragedy.
People who wish to support the Sanctuary Lakes Bushfire Fundraising Event on Friday 20th February can call Nathan Stubbs at the Golf Shop on (03) 9394 9444.
Media Enquiries
Brian Munn
Sanctuary Lakes Resident and Organizer
Mobile: 0401 545 864
David Grimes
Point Cook CFA
Mobile: 0415 179 298
Ron Smith
Corporate Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes Resort
Mobile: 0417 329 201
Golf Commences 11.30am Community Activities 3.30pm to 8.30pm
| | 12/01/2009 | | The selling of a 800 square metre block of land for $535,000 at Sanctuary Lakes in the current market is an indication of the value people place on established master planned communities that have unique environments.
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Sales Director Ruth Ritchie said the water front block sold last week at $669 a square metre is a confidence booster for the project which has continued to sell well for the past twelve months despite the downturn in the market.
A new land release South Haven has lots from $243,700 for 500 sq. metres and is expected to attract wide attention with record low interest rates and competitive pricing of builders.
Ms Ritchie said people buying onto Sanctuary Lakes are generally making their decision based on the quality of the environment linked to the extensive open space and the large lake that is twice the size of Albert Park Lake and the championship Greg Norman designed 18 hole golf course.
"Lower interest rates and the potential for executive rentals is attracting a combination of investors and owner occupiers who are viewing Sanctuary Lakes as a long term high quality residential environment.
"30% of all land at Sanctuary Lakes is either on the water front or on the golf course with a series of parks and reserves throughout the project. 50% of the entire project is public open space."
Ms Ritchie said that in a softening property market Sanctuary Lakes continues to maintain its premium position as people recognise projects such as Sanctuary Lakes will never be built again in Melbourne so close to the CBD because of planning and land availability constraints.
"Both water front and golf course land is a very limited commodity, particularly in such close proximity to the CBD and this scarcity will have a significant impact on property values over time."
At Sanctuary Lakes Resort, the resident’s investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the landscaping, the lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.
The first water front lots released in February 1997 sold from $120,000. Today similar water front allotments are selling between $380,000 and $550,000.
Media Enquiries
Ruth Ritchie
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Sales Director
Phone (03) 9395 1688
Mobile 0438 088 859
Ron Smith
Corporate Media Communications
Mobile 0417 329 201 | | 10/12/2008 | |
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| South Haven: a new land release at Sanctuary Lakes | The current economic turmoil has put Sanctuary Lakes Resort years ahead of new developments at Point Cook which will probably be delayed due to the lack of land sales in the current market.
Ruth Ritchie, Sales Manager Sanctuary Lakes said home buyers are looking to live in environments where there is certainty in a neighbourhood, there is plenty of open space and no traffic problems.
"More importantly they are wanting facilities to be available now and are factoring in the state of the property market and the delays which will be caused with other new developments ability to create these early because of financial constraints.
"Sanctuary Lakes has also just announced a major $750,000 renovation to the Clubhouse.
"No other development in the area has allocated over 50% of their developments as open space or can provide land buyers with immediate access to club, golfing, tennis, gymnasium and other lifestyle facilities."
Ms Ritchie said there is a choice of housing options at Sanctuary Lakes including apartments, townhouses and traditional family homes. The big difference from the suburbs is that the locations of all of these residential precincts have been strategically designed around the lake and the Greg Norman designed golf course.
After eleven years Sanctuary Lakes continues to maintain its premium position as one of the most sought after residential golfing locations in Australia with a vibrant community of some 4000 residents of all age groups from retirees to young families.
People making the decision to purchase and build at Sanctuary Lakes recognise they are buying premium property to establish their new home and lifestyle but also realise their investment has far greater potential.
Both waterfront and golf course land is a very limited commodity, particularly in such close proximity to the CBD and this scarcity will have a significant impact on property values over time.
30% of all land at Sanctuary Lakes is either on the waterfront or on the golf course with a series of parks and reserves throughout the project. 50% of the entire project is public open space.
At Sanctuary Lakes the resident's investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the landscaping, the lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment which includes:
- An 18 hole Greg Norman designed championship golf course
- 24 hour on site security for residents and their property
- Golf Clubhouse including bistro, bar and function centre
- Golf driving range and training academy
- Lake for recreation and small boating
- Recreational Club with café, swimming pool and gymnasium
- Walking and cycling tracks
- Tennis Club
- Child Care Centre
To ensure Sanctuary Lakes remains of high quality and maintains its visual integrity it was considered that residents needed certainty about the architectural style and design. As a result Sanctuary Lakes has prepared a set of guidelines for house design. Building envelopes have been established for each lot and are included in the sales contract.
This process provides both a resort feel and yet integrates with the individual's requirements for their home. It makes good use of solar energy principles and responds to the site's intrinsic values such as the recreational attributes offered both within and nearby.
As developers, Links Living Limited has created a unique feeling of community within the project.
South Haven is the latest land release at Sanctuary Lakes. Surrounded by an abundance of open space and parklands, South Haven delivers a vast array of lot sizes ranging from 485m2 to 731m2 with land prices from $212,500.
Contact Details
Sales Centre
Ruth Ritchie
(03) 9395 1688
Corporate Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes Resort
Ron Smith
Mobile: 0417 329 201
| | 24/09/2008 | |
Links Living has sold its interests in PGA Links Management and the ClubLINKS suite of businesses to a family company controlled by Mark Brayshaw, the current CEO of PGA Links Management and ClubLINKS.
PGA Links and ClubLINKS, which manages the club and community operations of a number of golf residential communities throughout Australia including Sanctuary Lakes Resort and Sandhurst Club, will continue to operate as normal with the PGA of Australia continuing to be major shareholder in PGA Links Management.
Commenting on the acquisition Mark Brayshaw said the opportunity to acquire Links interests has arisen as a result of Links decision to divest itself from its club and community management business interests to concentrate solely on its development management activities at Sanctuary Lakes, Sandhurst and its other projects throughout Australia.
Mr Brayshaw said, "This decision also coincides with the recent announcement that Stephen Head and Colin Cass intend to step down as Directors of Sanctuary Lakes Residents Association Ltd and Sanctuary Lakes Club Ltd on or before the upcoming AGM's."
Ken Roche will continue as a Director of Sanctuary Lakes Residents Association Limited and Sanctuary Lakes Club Ltd through the transition phase.
Mr. Brayshaw said that he looked forward to working with the Boards, Developer, Committees and communities in regard to all the challenges that lie ahead during the transition stage, including the organisational restructure and handover of control from the Developer to the community.
The arrangements will take place immediately and the transition is planned to be seamless. | | 28/08/2008 | |
The Clubhouse at the prestigious multi award winning Sanctuary Lakes Resort, the first golfing residential project built in the west of Melbourne, is set to undergo a $750,000 renovation.
Announcing the major renovation Ross Williamson, General Manager of Sanctuary Lakes said, renovations would commence almost immediately after several months of planning and designing with leading architect.
The renovation will see the development of new forty five seat bistro which will directly over look the 18th signature island hole on the Greg Norman designed championship golf course.
A public lounge and café similar to the style of an airport lounge and a special Members Bar and Lounge adjacent to the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Shop will be created as part of the renovation.
Mr Williamson said the Clubhouse is the hub of community activity and provides a unique function area for many community and private functions including children’s movie nights, weddings, business functions and corporate golf days.
Sanctuary Lakes General Manager of Hospitality and Functions John Nielsen said that with a building tender to be released in the next month work is expected to take about twelve weeks with the Clubhouse operations being maintained during renovations.
Mr. Nielsen said, ”the renovation will create more productive use of space at the Clubhouse providing people with a casual dining experience or more stylish restaurant dining on the lake with spectacular views both during the day and in the evening with lakeside lighting.
“We will also have 25% more capacity in seating for major functions such as wedding receptions, business seminars and corporate functions.
“Not only will there be structural changes but people will see a major upgrade in the overall appearance of the Clubhouse with new décor, furniture and colour schemes. These improvements will be a major benefit to all residents and their families.
“Major upgrades of infrastructure such as the Clubhouse and the opening of the new Child Care Centre also adds value to all properties on the project,” Mr. Nielsen said.
| | 28/08/2008 | |
Children as young as one who commences today at the Sanctuary Lakes Children's Learning Centre will have access to computers and specially created educational software to encourage computer literacy.
Mr Nick Puopolo, responsible for the development of the new state of the art Child Care Centre said the computers were just part of the learning program at the Centre which opens today with twenty seven staff and 480 children.
"We have developed this Centre with the best designers and facilities to provide a high quality care and learning facility for Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook parents.
"Already we have close to 500 children enrolled and many people who have purchased land at Sanctuary Lakes and are building or thinking of having a baby are booking in advance and going on our waiting list."
Mr Puopolo said, the Day Care Centre has an area of 935sq m with an area of 124sq m for covered outdoor play.
"It consists of 6 children's rooms and ancillary services for staff, parents and servicing. The outdoor play area is 845sq m.
"The Centre will operate between 6:30am & 6:30pm Monday to Friday.
Sanctuary Lakes Child Care Centre consists of a series of small, 1 storey pavilions for each age group. These are all separated across the site and connected by an internal passage.
Mr Puopolo said that the "pavilions" are designed to minimise fencing around the entire site with landscaping being similar to the surrounding Sanctuary Lakes vegetation, utilising drought tolerant planting and smart grass which needs no water.
"Fences used around the outdoor play areas are see-through, tubular steel and provide visibility across and into the site. Deciduous trees have been planted to provide shade in summer and allow the sun through in winter."
Ross Williamson, General Manager of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said the new Child Care Centre is a first class addition to the facilities available at Sanctuary Lakes and would be welcomed by all parents.
Media Enquiries
Ron Smith
Corporate Media Communications Sanctuary Lakes
(03) 9818 5700
Mobile: 0417 329 201 | | 28/08/2008 | | The result of one of the most ambitious development projects proposed in suburban Melbourne over a decade ago, Sanctuary Lakes Resort has become a major and integral local business in the west of Melbourne and the City of Wyndham.
The multi award winning project has not only provided thousands of jobs and generated in excess of an estimated $900 million of economic activity during the past eleven years it also has been responsible for raising millions of dollars for charity.
Sanctuary Lakes designed by Links Living is a private club committed to both its members and the broader community.
Ross Williamson General Manager of Sanctuary Lakes Resort said, with around ten to fifteen charity golf days annually and food and beverage operations that are open to the public and a staff committed to community activity, Sanctuary Lakes has debunked the stereotypes often promoted about private residential golfing projects.
“We actively promote and involve Sanctuary Lakes in a number of wider community events such as the Christmas on the Lake event and the start of the Melbourne to Warrnabool Bike Race which has attracted a major event to the local community.
“Members of the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club initiated the Sanctuary Lakes Foundation raising funds through charity golf days and other events to support and promote the achievements of young people from the west in education the arts and sport.”
Mr. Williamson said that Sanctuary Lakes Resort has a strong community program which emphasises the value of lifestyle and recreation choices for individuals and families offered by club living where the community is connected by being a member of the club and using the facilities such as the clubhouse, gymnasium or tennis court.
“Charity initiatives and community programs at Sanctuary Lakes provide an excellent opportunity to reinforce this message. Non-members are given the opportunity to spend an entire day in a facility and get a feel for the atmosphere of Sanctuary Lakes.
Sanctuary Lakes will lift its profile within the local community with a $750,000 renovation to the Clubhouse which is the hub of community activity and provides unique function area for many community and private functions including children’s movie nights, weddings, business functions and corporate golf days. |  | 25/08/2008 | | Water and open space have become the new gold in Australia’s property market.
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Sales Director Ruth Ritchie said, home buyers making lifestyle and investment decisions to underpin their quality of life and long term value of their investment are using soft market conditions to purchase into lifestyle projects such as Sanctuary Lakes Resort.
“30% of all land at Sanctuary Lakes is either on the waterfront or on the golf course with a series of parks and reserves throughout the project. 50% of the entire project is public open space.
“In a softening property market Sanctuary Lakes Resort continues to maintain its premium position as people recognise projects such as Sanctuary Lakes will never be built again in Melbourne so close to the CBD. because of planning and land availability constraints.
“Both waterfront and golf course land is a very limited commodity, particularly in such close proximity to the CBD and this scarcity will have a significant impact on property values over time.”
At Sanctuary Lakes Resort, the resident’s investment is protected with over fifty staff working with the Club to maintain all of the landscaping, the lake, golf course surrounds and the club services to ensure residents continue to enjoy living in a quality environment.
The first waterfront lots released in February 1997 sold from $120,000. Today similar waterfront allotments are selling between $380,000 and $550,000.
Ms Ritchie said that rising petrol prices and other cost of living pressures are also providing projects such as Sanctuary Lakes Resort a major competitive edge over the traditional estates as people, especially retirees and those with young families, who are looking for a range of facilities within a few minutes of their doorstep.
Sanctuary Lakes Resort provides residents with easy access to:
An 18 hole Greg Norman designed championship golf course
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Golf Clubhouse including Bistro, bar and function centre
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Golf driving range and training academy
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Lake for recreation and small boating
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Recreational Club with café, swimming pool and gymnasium
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Walking and cycling opportunities
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Tennis Club
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Child Care Centre
Land Sales
Ruth Ritchie
Sanctuary Lakes Club and Resort Real Estate Sales Director
Phone (03) 9395 1688
Mobile 0438 088 859 | | 30/04/2008 | | Sanctuary Lakes has shot up the rankings of Australian golf courses, according to an authoritative national golf magazine.
The March edition of Golf Digest, published by News Magazines, rated the spectacular par-72 layout in Melbourne’s western suburbs as the 69th best in the country.
That was an improvement of 18 spots from two years ago when the Greg Norman designed course made its debut in the rankings at number 87.
Such a quick climb up the ladder is remarkable given the course only opened for play in 1999.
Sanctuary Lakes, the host venue of the nab Victorian PGA Championship, is fast gaining a reputation as one of the most enjoyable for golfers of all ability levels.
“People have been saying for a while now that the course keeps getting better,” said Wayne Sutherland, General Manager (Golf Operations) of PGA Links Management.
“So it’s nice to get some official recognition to back up what the members, guests and Tour players keep telling us.”
Sanctuary Lakes has been the host of the prestigious Victorian PGA Championship for the past four years and recently hosted another successful tournament won by big hitting Marc Leishman.
Golf Digest asks its ranking panel to score each golf course on four criteria:
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shot values
(how difficult yet fair is the course?)
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design variety
(how varied are holes in length, terrain, hazard placement and green contours?)
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memorability
(how well does hole individuality add to the enjoyment?)
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conditioning
(in what shape were the tees, fairways and greens?)
Each criteria is rated out of 10, ranging from absolutely perfect to unacceptable.
At Sanctuary Lakes, Norman – the PGA Golfer of the Century - did a superb job fitting golf holes in among the natural landforms.
The dual British Open champion used the site’s natural features to determine a routing of holes that are rich in strategic merit.
At every opportunity Norman incorporated water features, native vegetation and contouring into his creative design.
“I know you are not supposed to play favourites, but … there are some projects that I absolutely loved doing,” Norman explained recently on his website.
“As the members play the course at Sanctuary Lakes, they are treated to a dramatic change in the environment.
“When I go back there now, it is still just unbelievable to see.” | | 12/03/2008 | |
Sanctuary Lakes Resort today said its housing and architectural guidelines, which had seen the multi award winning estate recognised as the best master planned residential project in Australia, also protected the asset value of residents’ investments.
General Manager of Sanctuary Lakes Resort Ross Williamson said "the design guidelines that everyone who purchases land on Sanctuary Lakes Resort is made aware of, have been fundamental in making Sanctuary Lakes Resort one of the most sought after residential areas in Melbourne.
"People who purchase on Sanctuary Lakes state the guidelines as one of their major reasons for buying as it provides certainty in relation to the neighbourhood amenity covering design, color and sighting of homes, styles of gardens and colour of driveways.
"Many residents are moving from suburbs where there were no controls and their living environment had been destroyed.
"What makes the living environment different, higher quality and more certain at Sanctuary Lakes is the implementation of the architectural guidelines."
Mr Williamson said that it is clear when people purchase on the project and have their plans approved their neighbours and the community expect they build what is approved, or receive additional approval through the architectural review committee.
"If this is procedure is not followed the properties are non compliant and need to be fixed."
Mr. Williamson said the Club does not discuss individual cases however, it does make the point that it has a responsibility to all residents to protect their investment by upholding the Sanctuary Lakes Resort Design Guidelines that are strongly supported by the Residents Association.
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New releases at Sanctuary Lakes are proving popular. Lots are being snapped up within weeks.
"The sales performance of the project is strengthening despite the prospect of increasing interest rates," Sanctuary Lakes sales director Ruth Ritchie says.
"Sanctuary Lakes is a premium residential project at the higher end of the market. We see no drop in demand at Sanctuary Lakes Resort.
"We will continue to release new stages for buyers who are looking to escape the crush and traffic of the suburbs.
"As Sanctuary Lakes Resort matures, people are realising the opportunities to buy in the project will become tighter.
"All land overlooking the Greg Norman-designed golf course has been sold. People queued overnight at the most recent two releases to get their chosen allotment."
Last week, Sanctuary Lakes released a batch of waterfront sites. They included large, north-facing lots and traditional boulevard or cul-de-sac lots. Sites range from 389sq m to 1302sq m and cost $215,000 to $510,000.
Figures released by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria show Sanctuary Lakes' 2007 median house price was $445,000 - up 6.3 per cent pm the previous 12 months. The metro median was $425,000.
Source: Herald Sun, Saturday 8 March 2008 | | 3/03/2008 | |
Land sales at Sanctuary Lakes Resort have continued to be buoyant in the first two months of 2008 with land releases being snapped up within a couple of weeks of release.
Sanctuary lakes is continuing to consolidate its position as one the most popular locations in the west of Melbourne. Ruth Ritchie, the sales director of Club & Resort Real Estate at Sanctuary Lakes Resort, said: "The sales performance of the project is strengthening despite the prospect of increasing interest rates next week.
"Sanctuary Lakes is a premium residential project at the higher end of the real estate market.
"We don't foresee any drop in demand. We will continue to release stages as buyers are looking to escape the crush and traffic of the suburbs. They want to live in a safe, clean, protected environment where over half of the area is open green space or water.
"As Sanctuary Lakes Resort is maturing people are realising the opportunities to purchase on the project will become tighter. All land overlooking the Greg Norman designed championship golf course has been sold.
"The past two releases have seen people queuing overnight to gain their chosen allotment.
"This week we are releasing the Foreshore stage of Sanctuary Lakes Resort including large, spectacular northfaccing waterfront home sites together with a selection of traditional, boulevard or private cul-de-sac allotments."
Sites range from 389 to 1302 square metres with prices from $215,000 to $510,000.
Ms Ritchie said Sanctuary Lakes Resort was also performing well because its club and residential framework manages all of the facilities and services for residents.
Those buying in to Sanctuary Lakes have immediate access to a pool, gym, tennis courts and clubhouse.
Source: Pakenham Journal, Monday 3 March 2008 | | 5/02/2008 | |
A six-week break from the game did not prevent Hervey Bay golf professional Shane Tait from being a big hit in Melbourne on Sunday.
Four under par rounds of 69, 69, 69 and 67 helped Tait finish outright fourth in the $110,000 Victorian PGA Championship at the par 72 Sanctuary Lakes Resort.
The 37-year-old Tait, who is based at the Hervey Bay Golf Driving Range, finished five shots behind the winner, 24-year old Victorian Marc Leishman.
Not surprisingly Tait, who moved to Hervey Bay just before Christmas, said he was happy with the way he had played in his first tournament of the year.
"It has been a long time since I hit a ball like that over four days in a tournament so that was really pleasing I can tell you.
"Saying that, and if I am honest, it (his finish) really surprised me because I had only hit some balls on the range for a couple of hours the day before I left for Melbourne - I was rusty so I was not expecting big things.
"Maybe I should keep to that routine in the future," said Tait.
While he was happy with his own ball-striking, Tait said his playing partner and a former winner of the event, Cameron Percy, had helped him out during the final round.
"He played sensational golf and carded a nine under par 63 as a result of it.
"When a player has a round like that you tend to get caught in a bit of a slip steam and I did," said Tait, who joined to play for pay ranks of professional golf in 1991.
Two other golfers with ties to the Fraser Coast also teed it up in the tournament, which is part of the Von Nida Tour.
The Brisbane-based Wayne Perske, a regular on the Japan PGA Tour, who has played in the Maryborough and Hervey Bay golf clubs pro-ams in the past, finished outright fifth, two shots behind Tait.
Former Torquay State School student Ricky Schmidt, who is now based in New South Wales, had the weekend off though after rounds 75 and 77 saw him miss the cut.
Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle, Tuesday 5 February 2008 | | 5/02/2008 | |
Victorian PGA champion Marc Leishman believes his win at Sanctuary Lakes last weekend has shown he can be a serious contender in the bigger tournaments.
The 24-year-old beat NSW's Kurt Barnes by a shot to win his first tournament in his home state, finishing on 19-under par after firing a final round of seven-under 65.
Leishman believes he is ready to take the next step in his career.
"I am confident I can compete anywhere when I'm playing well," he said.
"I love to be playing the bigger events all the time. I'm now working just to fine-tune my game, making a few little changes.
"Getting my putting average down by one shot a round will help, too.
"I've still got a lot of work to do, but I feel like I'm ready to step up.
"I have to get my bad rounds from being a 74 to even par or even oneunder."
Leishman has a busy month ahead before he goes to America to play the Nationwide Tour.
He is Sydney today attempting to qualify for this year's British Open. The 36-hole event will be played at The Lakes.
Leishman will then head across the Tasman to contest the New Zealand PGA (from February 14 to 17), is back home for the $850,000 Moonah Classic at Moonah Links (February 21to 24) and then flies to India for the $1.4 million Johnnie Walker Classic (February 28 to March 2).
The first two events are co-sanctioned with the Nationwide Tour.
Leishman said his win at Sanctuary Lakes was an encouraging start to what he hopes is a successful year overseas.
"I took a month off over Christmas, so I thought I'd be a little bit rusty but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise really taking the time off," he said. "Just freshened up, because when you got tired on the course you make stupid mistakes."
Source: Geelong Advertiser, Tuesday 5 February 2008 | | 5/02/2008 | | Sanctuary Lakes Resort says it has been left high and dry by further delays in getting recycled water for its course and streetscapes.
The estate management is angry at City West Water for halting a plan to run a recycled water main from the Altona Treatment Plant.
The plan to pump Class A recycled water to Sanctuary Lakes and Kooringal Golf Clubs for irrigation has been on the drawing board for several years. Work was initially due to start this month and be completed in April.
But Sanctuary Lakes Residents Association was told last December that the project costs had doubled over six months and it would be delayed until summer 2008/09.
City West Water chief executive officer Geoff Gardiner confirmed with the Leader water would now not be available until December 2010.
Sanctuary Lakes general manager Ross Williamson feared the water main would not be up and running until summer 2011/12.
"We observe that City West Water would possibly take that long because they will now have to design an entirely new plant, re-tender out to contractors, assess tenders, gain finance and then ultimately build the plant. In our experience that takes longer than two years," he said.
Mr Gardiner explained the Sanctuary Lakes program was being stopped in favour of a bigger project to serve a wider area which included the Altona Industrial Precinct and the two golf clubs.
"It became clear there was significant overlap of the two projects. It was more efficient in terms of construction and operation costs to integrate the two recycled-water plants into one," Mr Gardiner said.
The Sanctuary Lakes project has been riddled by delays.
This included the original firm building the pipeline being put in the hands of administrators in January 2005. By July 2007 construction costs had blown out due to worldwide demand and increased government funding was not received until last month.
Mr Gardiner admitted it was "unfortunate that delays have occurred".
"When completed the new recycled water plant will be able to supply 3.2 billion litres a year of Class A recycled water to industry and the golf courses in the most economical way, providing a massive saving to our drinking water supplies," Mr Gardiner said.
Sanctuary Lakes, which hosted the Victorian Professional Golf Association Championships last week, spent $250,000 in extending its storage dam for the recycled water.
It says this was done on the understanding it would be supplied with recycled water by April.
Club captain Allan Smith said not being connected to a permanent recycled-water supply could have detrimental effects on the lush course during dry weather.
"We are back to square one, back to the situation of having to transport water - if it gets bad - from the other side of the city. The cost is substantial," he said.
The Sanctuary Lakes estate is home to about 2500 residents, all automatically golf club members.
Source: Wyndham Leader
| | 5/02/2008 | | Werribee and Hoppers Crossing have maintained their status as the best suburbs in Melbourne to find a bargain home.
And it appears the secret is out.
Sales consultant with Professionals TriWest Real Estate David Koers says a growing number of investors from other states are muscling their way into the local market.
He said they were falling over themselves to buy house and land packages close to Melbourne for under $250,000.
"We are seeing a lot of properties go to outside investors in other states.
They haven't even seen the properties. They've just seen the photos on the internet and get a building inspection," Mr Koers said.
"Investors from all around can't believe in a suburb 30km away from the city - with a train line - you can buy real estate for $230,000."
Real Estate Institute of Victoria data for the 2007 December quarter released last month ranked Werribee and Hoppers Crossing in the top 10 for home affordability.
Werribee is the secondcheapest suburb with a median house price of $224,500.
First-homebuyers can still get a place in Melton for under $200,000, giving it a first-place ranking.
Hoppers Crossing placed eighth with an average price of $265,000 but also recorded one of the biggest quarterly price jumps.
Its average price last September was $238,000, which increased by 11.3 per cent by December.
House prices in Sanctuary Lakes went up 13.5 per cent ($455,000 to $505,000) on average in the space of three months.
Point Cook had Melbourne's second-highest turnover of houses with an average price tag of $385,000. Hoppers Crossing was ranked 10th.
Mr Koers said prices in Werribee and Hoppers Crossing were steadily increasing but would not skyrocket immediately.
He expected value to increase locally by $30,000-$40,000 during the next 12 months.
Mr Koers said the average sale time for houses priced $190,000 to $250,000 in Werribee was two weeks. Houses in the range of $250,000-$300,000 are snapped up within four to eight weeks.
Source: Wyndham Leader |
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