Approx 12 acres (4.843ha) of land (all zoned residential 2a) near the top of South Grafton. That’s big enough for 45 attractive blocks of land and the concept is already drawn.
Enduring rural views to the south west are open to a good portion of the blocks at the top of the proposed development.
The concept has some preliminary support from council and considerable work has already been done including:
* Electricity mains (high and low voltage cables and conduits) connected to the south eastern corner of the property;
* Sewer and stormwater drainage;
* Water supply lines to the perimeter;
* 4m wide public access ways to neighbouring streets, and;
* No endangered/threatened species previously identified on Lot 686.

There are so many possibilities open to this property:
1/ Develop the land into 45 lots and make some serious dollars over time;
2/ Slice the land up into 5 or 10 larger blocks which would require less work and yield fewer dollars but may result in a quicker return on investment;
3/ Build your dream home at your chosen spot, subdivide the rest of the land as you choose, keeping the best block for yourself, or;
4/ Do nothing and use the space for recreation until demand for land reaches fever pitch.
5/ Run a business such as a fitness park on site with plenty of room for a headquarters.
6/ Any combination of the above.

Of course, like any major development, there are some obstacles to overcome but a common stream of wisdom in real estate says that if you own land, one day it will become valuable to someone.

THE EXISTING CONCEPT PLAN
This development concept is based on urban design principles for functionality with the future urban residential development fitting the existing topography and landscape constraints Public utilities, stormwater drainage lines, etc would be generally be located in public roadways and reservations. Roadways would aim to be placed in depressed areas to take advantage of drainage flow paths, and are to include one way crossfall which would integrate into the landform allowing improved accessibility to each individual allotment.
Connections to the existing 4m wide public access ways and Open Space Public Recreation reservation surrounding Lot 686, have also been considered and incorporated into the layout.
The landform of Lot 686 generally flows downward, from north east to south west. Location of dwellings would be encouraged to the higher portions of the allotments so as to take advantage of the scenic quality of the area, as well as allow practical accessibility, minimising the need for excessive excavations. Dwelling density for the concept is based on a minimum of 10 allotments per hectare, although more recent principles are promoting 15 allotments per hectare. A rate of 15 allotments per hectare is not considered desirable when local topographical and access constraints are taken into account.
An Open Space Public Recreation reservation, including service road, would be incorporated into the concept, and being located at the southern section of Lot 686, on the western side of a future extension of Silverton Street. An adjacent parallel access lane would service the lower allotments, and connect to the existing Housing Department residential subdivision road, located to the west. These lower allotments would then have frontage to the Open Space area.
The proposed first stage allotments located adjacent Lot 662 on the eastern side of the future extension of Silverton Street, would also front the reservation.
The open space area as depicted in Council’s strategy, is also primarily located where previous utilities have been placed for the future initial staging of the residential development.
As shown on the subdivision concept, this future long term staging is based on the initial extension of Silverton Street along the north eastern section, with a cul-de-sac/mini roundabout located to the north, and adjacent to the existing residence on Lot 662 (street number 56).

OPTION FOR HOME/SITE OFFICE TO BE INCLUDED IN SALE for $529,000 total.
A three-bedroom home (street number 56) is an option to purchase with the sale. The sturdy brick veneer and tile construction would make an ideal site office. It comes with a lock up garage and separate car port. It is a tidy house which would make an ideal family home. Photos of the home are available upon request.

MAKE A CALL TODAY
Please do not hesitate to call Terry Deefholts on 0413 299 176 to discuss this opportunity further and book an inspection.
A meeting can be arranged between a potential buyer, key figures at Clarence Valley Council and the current owner to sort through some of the finer details.