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Blank Canvas The heading says it all. Build your dream home without breaking your budget with this block of land. Possibly one of the Largest vacant blocks available in the area. Features include: • Approximately 20 meters frontage • Second access point from rear of the block • 816m2 block • Within walking distance to schools, shops and transport • Water, power and sewer available to property • Call today for your inspection!!!!!!
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“TINNENBURRA” - 1451 Mulgoa Road This is luxury living at its best offering a tri level resort style design positioned perfectly to take advantage of the sweeping valley view. Features include: *38.5 pristine acres *Tennis Court *2 Gazebos *6 Double sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes *8 Garages *7 Bathrooms *2 Kitchens *2 Gas fire places on main and lower level* Apartment style studio to top level *Ducted air conditioning *Under floor heating *16m custom designed self cleaning heated swimming pool with spa automatic cover *Cctv & BB security *Second 3 bedroom Cottage situated approximately 250m from the main residence
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With three shops consisting of a butcher, newsagency and take-away, in addition to a 3 bedroom apartment equipped with a downstairs laundry and kitchen, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Possibly live in the apartment and watch your investment grow before your eyes! All shops and apartment are tenanted, and the rent could potentially cover the repayments! Call to secure your future today.
• Estate covenants, guidelines and local council requirements • Designer Kitchen with Caesarstone kitchen bench • Luxury 900mm European style stainless steel appliance • Resort style timber stacker sliding door • Contemporary front landscaped garden • Convenient remote control garage door • Fixed price site costs (no hidden extras) • Convenient walk-in butlers pantry • Carpet and timer look flooring or tiles throughout • Luxury basins and deluxe tapware • Driveway, path and fencing
On approximately 13 acres with two dwellings this prime property offers stunning views. With over 320 metres road frontage as well as a large dam with pump, this land is perfect for a hobby farm or retreat. With talks within the local community and plans proposed for future subdivision this property may also offer the possibility for future subdivision subject to council approval.
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ncreasing numbers of homebuilders are getting faster and cheaper approvals for new homes and renovations by using the fast track assessment process known as ‘complying development’ according to the NSW Government. Fast-track complying developments took an average of 17 days for councils to determine, compared to 68 days for regular development applications (DAs) in the 2012-13 period. NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister, Brad Hazzard (pictured), welcomed the findings of the report. “It’s great to see that homebuilders can take the hassle, headache and delay out of planning by taking advantage of the fast track approval process,” he said. “Homebuilders can save up to $7,000 on the cost of building a
new home and get their project ticked off extremely quickly if they meet the rules for complying development.” Mr Hazzard said both residents and businesses are reaping the benefits of faster development approvals. “The evidence is clear – expanding the fast-track system for developments that comply with planning regulations has meant new homes and renovations have been completed sooner, cutting costs and time,” Mr Hazzard said. “It’s also meant businesses are seeing the benefits of their investments sooner, which is good for the NSW economy, and councils aren’t wasting ratepayers’ resources dealing with applications unnecessarily. “The NSW Government expects to see further increases in fast track development approvals
as a result of recent expansions of complying development to include straightforward renovations such as building a garage door or putting in a foot path.” More generally, the report showed that in 2012-13 almost $25 billion worth of development was approved in NSW, up 11 per cent on the previous 12 months. Overall, 79 per cent of residential DAs were for stand-alone houses and seven per cent for apartments and 97 per cent of all determinations were valued at less than $1 million. Mr Hazzard urged all councils to encourage residents to make use of complying development. “Residents wanting to build a home or renovate shouldn’t have to wade through a sea of red tape and wait months for development approvals,” Mr Hazzard said about the issue.
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est campaign, closing at 4pm on Thursday, April 10. “The sale presents an incredible opportunity to acquire a 24-hour western Sydney pub at an entrylevel price. The liquor licence and 15 gaming machines combined with an obvious upgraded smoking solution provides an incredible gaming opportunity for an incoming purchaser,” Mr Handy said. “The Penrith CBD and wider LGA features some very strong gaming rooms and therein lies an opportunity to steal share from these hotels with an improved smoking solution that provides for all 15 gaming machines to be outdoors.” The property includes the twostorey Australian Arms Hotel, complete with two bars, a gaming room, bistro, commercial kitchen, TAB, a beer garden and nine accommodation rooms, as well as a car park of around 30 car spaces. “The hotel occupies a prominent 1,688 square metre site within the Penrith CBD and boasts excellent exposure to High Street. More importantly, it enjoys flexible permissible uses under the current zoning and presents genuine development potential,” Mr Musca said.
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enrith’s iconic Australian Arms Hotel is set to pass into new hands as owner, former New South Wales and Australian rugby league player, Ricky Stuart, bows out of the hospitality industry. The move to sell the local pub, which will allow Mr Stuart to focus on his current coaching role with Canberra Raiders, is expected to attract widespread interest from publicans, property developers and investors. The pub, located in Penrith’s CBD, is a well established business on a large 1,688 square metre site. Sam Handy and John Musca of JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Groups have been exclusively appointed to sell the hotel through an Expressions of Inter-
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ould-be first home buyers collectively sighed with relief last week when the RBA held interest rates at 2.5 per cent, but it’s unlikely to see any shift in current thinking. According to comparison service HelpMeChoose.com.au spokesman James O’Loan, would-be first home buyers will be pleased with the decision but it’s unlikely to jolt all of them into action. “(Last week’s) decision by the RBA to leave the cash rate on hold is one part of the bigger picture for
first home buyers,” he said. “It’s positive news but rising property prices, rising unemployment which fuels job security concerns and the relentless upwards march of the costs of living are also taken into account.” According to a Morgan Poll update last month, 39 per cent of Aussies said the biggest problems facing them were economic and financial issues. Of those surveyed, 11 per cent said unemployment was their biggest concern – the highest level since the survey began in 2005.
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Selection of spacious apartments set over 4 levels with secure basement parking offering lift access to each floor. (1 Bed from $310,000, 2 Bed from $375,000) Exciting central location only 200m from Penrith RSL Club and 500m to Penrith CBD. Many offer unique outdoor living options with expanded terraces or private balconies. Quality fit out with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances to the kitchens. Heaps of internal storage, secure bicycle racks and lovely open plan design. Secure with low deposit, with no more to pay till completion in early 2015. Qualified first home buyers can apply for full $15000 grant plus free stamp duty. Investors receive $5000 towards stamp duty costs.
For more information please call Darren Latty 0414 620 532 or email darren@prd.net.au
76/78 Jones Street, Kingswood
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Savvy.... stylish living ... ...in close proximity to the Nepean Hospital, Kingswood Primary, University of Western Sydney & Kingswood train station. Why Savvy? • Stylish, modern, functional & smart • One North facing and one South facing courtyard • 600 x 600 mm polished vitrified tiles through living areas • 40mm granite kitchen bench top s with shadow line ceilings • Two separate living areas with open plan kitchen in between • Double tandem garage plus internal storage areas • Individual private staircase access When’s Savvy? • Under construction now! • Completion due mid 2014. Who’s Savvy? • Architecturally designed by Inner city based GM Architects. • Amflo Construction Pty Ltd as a member of the Khouri Group of companied since the early 1980s
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CRANEBROOK Live life like a Rock-star as the owner of this amazing rural estate. Set on a stunning 4001sqm rural lot with unique residential features like sewer, natural gas and a quiet cul-de-sac location. There is literally something for everyone in this well thought out design inside and out. Four great size bedrooms, plus study. A total of 5 living areas including a fully decked out “boys room” with direct access to the outdoor entertainment spaces. Designed like a luxury resort the outdoor living has soaring ceilings with built in fans, a stainless steel kitchen and incredible in-ground pool with spa. Wide side access leads from the front drive to the usable back paddock which has been fully cleared. A long list of quality inclusions means that the only thing you need to bring is your guest list!
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SOUTH PENRITH 34 Samuel Foster Drive Look no further! This spacious family home will tick all the boxes for the family looking to up size. Positioned in a sought after section of South Penrith, surrounded by other modern homes and being walking distance to Southlands shopping centre and Mary Mackillop Catholic School. Featuring large formal lounge and dining areas, stylish kitchen overlooking the entertainers backyard with in ground pool and entertaining area, spacious rumpus room perfect for the kids, 4 good sized bedrooms all with built ins and ensuite to the main, ducted air conditioning throughout, double lock up garage and so much more...
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As Good As New JORDAN SPRINGS 10 Sturt Street Why wait for a house to be built when you can move into this home without delay? Featuring four generous bedrooms, all with built in robes, the master with its own ensuite bathroom. The home boasts a formal lounge room, family/meals area and a separate rumpus room. The large open plan kitchen has gas cooking and dishwasher. Also of interest is the internal access to the double garage, good size yard with room for an outdoor entertaining area with side access. Conveniently located in a quiet pocket of Jordan Springs and yet gives easy access to local shopping and public transport. Don’t delay, homes are moving quickly and this one should be no exception.
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Come and inspect this immaculate two storey townhouse before it’s too late- the last identical unit sold within days of hitting the market! The property features an open plan living/dining area, gas kitchen and downstairs powder room. On the upper level there are two double size bedrooms, both with built in robes and split system air conditioning and study area. Also of interest is the floating timber floor on the ground level and internal access to the remote control garage. This would make the perfect home for a professional couple or ideal investment property.
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To all of those looking for the house with it all, stop here. Fully renovated inside and out the home offers 4 bedrooms, main with walk-in robe and ensuite and possibly adjoining nursery, stunningly renovated bathroom, polished timber floors throughout, modern kitchen complete with granite bench tops which looks through double opening french doors to a fully covered timber deck and recently installed in-ground pool. With dual side access there is plenty of room for cars, boats and caravans. Upon arrival you are welcomed by a picket fence and a cladded facade then kept comfortable with air conditioning throughout. Close to all amenities.
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If you’ve got a preconceived idea about apartment living in Penrith, throw out your misconceptions and check out this amazing two bedroom unit in the northern CBD suburb of Lemongrove. This secure property features new flooring throughout and fresh paint work, giving it a modern, exciting feel that is almost impossible to beat in Penrith. This is an exceptionally unique, dual level apartment that feels extremely spacious and boasts living rooms that lead on to a north facing balcony. Featuring a large kitchen with plenty of bench space, the apartment also features a lock-up garage and an additional storage room with internal access to the building.
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Extremely spacious 2 bedroom modern apartment in a prime location within easy walking distance of Panthers, park lands, shops and schools. Huge balcony for outdoor entertaining. Secure basement parking plus storage space. Full of natural light this stylish apartment is one of the best examples of its kind. There are 2 generous bedrooms with built-ins to both, high 9ft ceilings, full gourmet kitchen with plenty of bench space and functional open plan design.Currently vacant, investor could expect a healthy return of $370-$380 per week.
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An Exceptional Home • “The Manning” - built by Clarendon Homes • 4 great size bedrooms with built-ins & w/in robe • Formal lounge and dining room + a family room • Ducted air, alarm, intercom, spacious kitchen • Beautiful spotted gum timber floors • Garage with internal access & remote control • Great location close to shops, schools & sporting fields
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Penrith 2/17-19 Haynes Street Awesome 105m2 Apartment • Ground floor apartment • Approx. 8 years old • Freshly painted & new carpet • Split system air. & gas point • Security basement parking • 2 storage cages (16m2 & 4m2)
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Wallacia - Northumberland Green 11 Kadiera Close Perfect 11 out of 10
Superbly presented executive home set on a 4041m2 block. Totally renovated nothing to do. Amazing master bedroom with sitting area and huge ensuite. The perfect summer entertainer with a huge alfresco area. There are so many features that only an inspection will reveal how incredible it is.
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• Under 4 years old • Caesarstone benchtops in kitchen • Stainless steel appliances & dishwasher • Alfresco area with water views of lake • Use of community facilities • Only 84 meters from Jetty & Lake
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This large 4 bedroom home ticks all the boxes for the first home buyers with kids. Features include large in ground pool with super safe pool cover and secure net that adds that extra piece of mind. Also a very rare 3 bathrooms at this price with 2 living areas. Plus a large 1 and a half car garage and ducted air conditioning. All this plus polished sold timber floors, elevated position, front patio and timber deck overlooking the pool.
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A Substantial Family Home on a 777 sqm block !!! Here’s your opportunity to own a fantastic family friendly residence with many features. 5 generous size bedrooms, all with built-ins, 3 bathrooms, huge formal lounge room, upstairs rumpus room with a balcony + a family room with an atrium that overlooks the solar heated pool & spa. Open plan kitchen/casual dining area featuring a walk-in pantry & dishwasher, ample storage throughout the home, a very practical laundry with extra cupboards & a separate toilet. Some of the many inclusions are ducted air, alarm, new carpet throughout, ceiling fans + an indoor water feature. For the boys there’s a tandem garage & workshop area with a rear roller door. Located only 1.2km approx from Penrith Station & Westfield.
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Bits&Pieces Penrith City Council will consider a Development Application for a meat cutting facility in Batt Street, Jamisontown. The commercial development has an estimated cost of $200,000. Penrith City Council has approved a Development Application for a home business in Erskine Park. The chiropractor operation will run out of 84 Chameleon Drive, Erskine Park. Regional NSW featured prominently on the top 100 regional suburbs for family living in Australia taking 39 spots, according to a national “Top 100 Suburbs For Family Living” report released last week and compiled by RP Data for Australia’s leading mortgage broker, Aussie Home Loans. The Top 100 list from a total of roughly 3,800 suburbs across Australia analysed and ranked suburbs on a range of factors, including house prices, block size, average number of bedrooms, historic capital gains and proximity to local amenities.
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Orange topped the list nationally with Dubbo (4), Muswellbrook (6), Goulburn (8) and Scone (9) all making the top 100. The Western Sydney Airport Alliance has said that reports of a meeting between the NSW Premier and the Prime Minister to develop a joint agreement to deliver an airport at Badgerys Creek is the final piece in the puzzle. The Western Sydney Airport Alliance is a coalition of business, unions, local government and community groups that support the development
of a Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek. “The Western Sydney Airport Alliance has previously called for a grand partnership between the Federal and NSW Governments to build an airport and supporting infrastructure at Badgerys Creek. The meeting between the two leaders would suggest we are getting closer to that partnership,” said David Borger, spokesperson for the Western Sydney Airport Alliance (pictured).
New credit reporting laws came into effect on Wednesday, as part of Australia’s move to
Longstanding Property Council CEO, Peter Verwer, has announced his retirement from the nation’s leading property investment advocacy body. Mr Verwer, who took over the Property Council reins in 1992, is leaving the trade organisation to explore international opportunities. Property Council National President, Darren Steinberg, said Verwer had made an enormous contribution to the property industry and has built and led a team that is respected for its powerful policy leadership.
a more comprehensive credit reporting system. Now, more than ever, home-buyers, mortgagees and anyone thinking about applying for a loan to purchase or renovate property in the future needs to understand how the new laws will impact them. Changes to Australia’s credit reporting system will see new information added to a person’s credit report, the most significant being the addition of a person’s account repayment history and the type of credit.
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This truly amazing property has been tastefully renovated throughout leaving nothing to do but move in and enjoy this Blue Mountains estate! Situated on 31.7 Acres this property will impress your family & Friends with its natural bush land setting, natures wildlife & amazing views! The home consists of double brick construction, 4 large bedrooms, walk-in & built-in robes, new ensuite, Formal & informal living areas, Large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new bathroom, new light fittings, new carpet & timber floors, freshly painted throughout, Alfresco area, Air conditioning & open fire place. The estate is conveniently located within minutes of all amenities but leaving you with the surreal feeling of this mountain treasure! Properties like this rarely become available so don’t delay
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This large 5 bedroom family home ticks all the boxes featuring:- • 5 bedrooms • Ensuite • Walkin robe • Built in robes • Formal lounge • Family room • Rumpus room • Spacious kitchen • Stainless steel appliances • Tiled & carpet flooring • Ducted air • Alfresco area • Double remote garage • Landscaped gardens. Located within walking distance to schools shops & transport this much loved family home is sure to impress! Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668 - Nepean Hospital location – First for the area. - Off the plan – Stage one. - Nepean Private & public hospital precinct. - Located on the corner of Great Western Highway & Parker streets Kingswood, access via Barber Street Kingswood. - Located on levels 5 & 6 this world class development is a first for the Penrith area. - Lower levels are Retail & commercial premises. - Offering 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with all of today’s comforts and security. - This is a fantastic opportunity for investors. - Starting from $325,000. - Expected completion date 30th June 2017. - All Drawings & Pictures are Artists Impressions only. - Contact Michael Ball on 0414 264 668.
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For Sale Now $589,950 - $649,950 or Auction 19th March 2014 Situated in the prestigious Blue Hills Estate is this gorgeous family home offering a modern façade, stylishly renovated, adaptable floor plan, ensuite with bath & walk in robe to the main, b/ins, huge open plan kitchen, multiple living spaces & an undercover entertaining area with built-in bbq, wet bar & a resort style pool. • Ducted air and gas heating • 3rd bathroom downstairs • Remote control double garage • Land size approx. 412.5sqm
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For Sale Now $359,000 - $399,000 or Auction 9th April 2014 Perfectly positioned in a quiet cul de sac featuring three good size bedrooms built-ins to the main, flowing living/dining areas, updated kitchen with gas cooking and stainless steel appliances plus split system a/c. Offering a huge backyard, spacious rear entertainment area and drive through side access. All within close proximity to local schools, shops and sporting fields. • Huge 700sqm block approx. • Ceiling fans to all rooms • Walk to schools, shops and sporting fields • Plenty of off street parking & side access
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Huge open plan family home featuring 5 double bedrooms, ensuite & walk-in robe to main & the convenience of a downstairs bedroom, bathroom & study. Other features include huge chef’s kitchen with gas cooking, g, island bench & servery window, multiple living spaces, undercover entertaining area & inground pool. • Land size approx. 657.6sqm • Huge storage space • Adaptable floorplan with multiple living space • Ducted air and built-in robes
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GUIDE: Buyers From $950,000 - Auction On Site 15th March 2014 at 12:00pm Stunningly renovated to the highest possible standards with impeccable attention to detail this huge 4 bedroom executive home is a must to inspect. Offering both formal & informal living space through light filled rooms thee home also boasts stunning new kitchen, fully renovated bathroom & ensuite plus resort style inground pool. • Private & secure behind electric gates • Private cabana & undercover entertaining area • Approx. 5597sqm block with manicured grounds • Huge barn, theatre room, ducted air & vacuum
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enrith is without doubt the thumping heartbeat of the wider City of Penrith. Prior to European settlement, the Penrith area was home to the Mulgoa tribe of the Darug people. Watkin Tench was the first British explorer to visit the area in around 1789. He named the Nepean River after Lord Evan Nepean, undersecretary to the home department at the time. Land started being granted in the area in the early 1800’s, with Captain Daniel Woodriff receiving the first land grant in the area. Names like Tench and Woodriff remain entrenched in Penrith’s history today, with Tench Reserve at the Nepean River and Woodriff Street being one of the busiest and most iconic roadways in the local region.
2750 The suburb of Penrith is home to the Penrith CBD, which is a major commercial precinct that is made up of shopping complexes, restaurants and businesses. The Australian Tax Office is one of the biggest employers in the suburb, with a major office located on Henry Street. Westfield Penrith is the primary shopping centre, boasting hundreds of specialty stores, supermarkets, banks and other facilities. Around a decade ago, the shopping centre essentially doubled in size. The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is based in Penrith, and houses a variety of theatre and musical performances each year, ranging from professional productions of international standard through to various amateur performances by local groups. Penrith City Council’s primary base is in Penrith, housing the Council Chambers where Council meetings are held most Monday nights. The Penrith City Library is also in this complex. Penrith is home to many historic hotels and pubs, including the Australian Arms on High Street and the Red Cow near Penrith Railway Station. The Red Cow underwent extensive renovations in 2006 but has always been one of the most iconic watering holes in the region. Education is a major key in Penrith with the Nepean College of TAFE in the centre of town in Henry Street and schools such as Penrith Public School and Penrith High School close to the CBD. Places of historical significance include the Penrith Museum of Fire on Mulgoa Road, and the St Stephen’s Church in High Street, which was built in the 1830’s and features and historic graveyard. At its residential heart, Penrith is made up of wide, long streets these days, often filled with units and townhouse complexes. Streets like Stafford Street show an example of this, with townhouse complexes replacing original houses, but the wide streets remaining intact. Penrith is without doubt the heartbeat of the area, standing as a busy, commercial hub but also retaining much of its original and historical charm. Friday 14 March 2014
Penrith is growing
O Daniel Latty daniel@prd.net.au
the agent says Next week: We look at South Penrith with Property Central
ver the past five years, the Penrith LGA housing market has outperformed most of its Sydney counterparts, recording a 5.3 per cent annual sales incline and 6.2 per cent annual median price growth. Statistics revealed in the latest Property Watch report prepared by PRDnationwide’s Research Department have revealed that not only is Penrith leading the way over the longer term, it has experienced a staggering 12.6 per cent growth in the 12 month period to November 2013. An increased number of buyers flooding into the Penrith market has forced a noticeable shift in the price points. The average median price for a house in Penrith is continuing to climb as buyers do battle for limited stock. Competition is red hot for dwellings in the Penrith LGA, with the comparatively affordable housing within striking distance of the city offering genuine appeal to
buyers. Our office is experiencing a heightened volume of enquiries in Penrith as owner-occupiers and investors looked to capitalise on forecast growth for the area. The interesting thing about the market today is that it is being driven by out of area investors. This is excellent news for Penrith property owners as these buyers are looking for safe long term
investment and Penrith ticks all the boxes: affordable, low vacancy rates and growing employment opportunities. The Nepean Hospital and surrounding medical precinct, University of Western Sydney and a proactive Council are all key factors in making the Penrith market so attractive. Penrith property owners can look forward to more growth.
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Glenmore Park 5 Corvus Close Open House Sat 12.00-12.30pm
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Sit Back & Relax! STYLE: Built by Allam Homes RESIDENCE: 3 bedrooms, the main with ensuite access and built-in robe, lounge and dining room, good size laundry and separate toilet. FEATURES: You wont need to do anything but move into this much loved home. Extensive tiling throughout, floating floors in the bedrooms, split system air conditioning, updated 3-way bathroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pantry and overhead cupboard. Single garage currently being used as fourth bedroom can be converted back if needed. Outside entertaining area by the sunken above ground pool, garden shed and side access.
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PRICE: Offers Over $449,000
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12 Foothills Terrace Open House Sat 2.00-2.30pm
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Quality Qual lity & Excellence RESIDENCE: 4 bedrooms, ensuite & walk-in robe to the main, built-ins to other bedrooms, theatre room, dining and family room plus double garage with internal access. FEATURES: Beautifully presented, this home includes a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, high ceilings, extensive tiling throughout, ducted air conditioning, walk-in linen cupboard, alfresco area, separate timber decking, covered entertaining area and a garden shed.
PRICE: Offers Over $649,000
Shop 7B Glenmore Park Town Centre Glenmore Parkway Glenmore Park
4733 1222 www.glenmoreparkrealty.com.au
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Glenmore Park 10 Banjo Paterson Close Open House Sat 12.00-12.30pm O
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Quality Home - 901Sqm Block
STYLE: Michael Hull RESIDENCE: 3 good size bedrooms, main with walk-in robe & ensuite, built-ins to others, formal lounge, formal dining, family room and a separate rumpus plus double garage. FEATURES: Beautifully positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, generous size separate formal and informal living areas, recently renovated bathrooms, upgraded stainless steel appliances to the kitchen including stone benchtops, 3rd bathroom downstairs, ducted air conditioning throughout, ducted vacuum, huge backyard and pitched roof pergola overlooking the sparkling inground pool. THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!
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Emu Plains
Quality, Qual lity Class & Sophistication STYLE: Huxley Home RESIDENCE: 5 bedrooms, walk-in robe and ensuite to main, built-ins to other bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, home theatre, family, dining and upstairs rumpus. FEATURES: Beautifully positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, extensive tiling throughout, plantation shutters, ducted air conditioning, gourmet kitchen with caeserstone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, tiled alfresco area overlooking a large level backyard and double drive through garage.
PRICE: Offers Over $849,000
Shop 7B Glenmore Park Town Centre Glenmore Parkway Glenmore Park
4733 1222 www.glenmoreparkrealty.com.au
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Glenmore Park 66 Glengarry Drive Open House Sat 1.00-1.30pm
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Spacious Family Home
STYLE : Beechwood Homes RESIDENCE: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal lounge, separate dining, large family room, rumpus and double garage. FEATURES: Located in the beautiful ‘Blue Hills’, this home will be sure to impress. Featuring formal and informal living, quality timber kitchen with gas appliances, extensive tiling, ducted air conditioning and gorgeous gas fire place. All the bedrooms have built-in robes plus a walk-in robe & ensuite to the main. There is also a good size entertaining area overlooking the inground pool. If you are looking for a good size home in a great location, this is the one for you and your family.
PRICE: $685,000
Glenmore Park
Great Location STYLE: Built By Leif Homes RESIDENCE: This home has four bedrooms with built-ins, ensuite to the main, formal lounge + dining + family room and double garage with auto doors. FEATURES: Nice position close to Wetlands area, extensive tiling throughout, ducted air conditioning, verandah off main bedroom, kitchen complete with walkin pantry, Ceasarstone benchtops and stainless steel appliances.
PRICE: $639,000
Shop 7B Glenmore Park Town Centre Glenmore Parkway Glenmore Park
4733 1222 www.glenmoreparkrealty.com.au
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Glenmore Park 32 Monteray Terrace Open House Sat 2.00-2.30pm
OPEN HOUSE
It’s t’s All About The Location
STYLE: Beechwood Homes RESIDENCE: 4 bedrooms, ensuite & walk-in robe to the main, built-ins to others, formal lounge, separate dining, family room plus a huge rumpus. There is also a 7x8m double garage and 5x9.5m side access. FEATURES: Built and immaculately maintained by the owners now another lucky family will get to enjoy it. Featuring 9ft ceilings throughout, extensive tiling to all the main living areas, polyurethane kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in bar to the rumpus room which also accommodates a pool table easily. Ducted air throughout, alarm system and sprinkler system to the front lawn, all set on a 905sqm block with 5m side access. LOCATED IN ONE OF THE BEST STREETS IN BLUE HILLS, THIS HOME WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!
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13 Ferntree Close Open House Sat 1.00-1.30pm
OPEN HOUSE
Quiet Cul Cul-De-Sac De Sac Close To Shopping Centre STYLE: Portland Home RESIDENCE: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built-in robes, lounge, dining/family and single garage. FEATURES: Nicely positioned close to the shopping centre, schools and transport. Downstairs bathroom suitable for wheelchair access, 2 x split system air conditioners, remote garage door and garden shed.
PRICE: Offers Over $459,000
Shop 7B Glenmore Park Town Centre Glenmore Parkway Glenmore Park
4733 1222 www.glenmoreparkrealty.com.au
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Household cleaning tips
Outsourcing Sick of doing the housework? More and more Aussies are outsourcing household chores like cleaning and vacuuming.
common constraint we all operate under and in today’s busy world people increasingly feel like there are not enough hours in a day. Using Airtasker, Aussies with busy schedules can outsource tasks to professional individuals who have the time, skills and expertise necessary to complete the task in hand.
“We want to help people make the most of their time, particularly on weekends, while also allowing others to earn money using their skills” Sydney-based Brian J, the 28-year-old founder of e-commerce site StoolsandChairs. com.au, is an extremely busy finance executive in derivatives
Keep the entrance clean: Teach the kids, and yourself, to keep the area near the front door clean. Find a place for your shoes, bags, keys and other items, so this area doesn’t become a constant problem for you. Do one room at a time: When cleaning, have a plan. Decide which room you’re going to start with and then go room to room. This will ensure you have a better, more organised way of cleaning and can reach little milestones along the way.
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Time it: Time how long it takes you to clean a room. It should take no longer than 10 minutes. If it does, more regular cleaning is needed! Whatever you need done, an army of skilled, flexible workers can be mobilised in minutes. “Airtasker is a product for our time, with people feeling less guilty about outsourcing odd jobs like the vacuuming and lawn mowing in order to take back control of their life and spend more time doing the things they love,” said Fung.
Address your drawers: Hiding things away in drawers is not an effective way of cleaning! In fact, making sure your drawers are clean and well organised will really help in your overall cleaning requirements. It’ll ensure you know where things are, and don’t create a huge mess.
RAMS Home Loans Penrith are now open on Saturdays from 9am – 2pm.
Robyn Cheal – Owner
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trading turned successful entrepreneur who claims to have saved many hours using Airtasker. “In my business time is money and Airtasker helps me cut out all of the noise in my life so I can focus my energy on what’s most important,” said Brian. Fung said that on average Airtaskers who complete jobs are paid around $25 an hour.
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ith household chores placing an increasing strain on relationships, online outsourcing site Airtasker has seen a boom in men and women farming out odd jobs like cleaning, cooking, shopping, gardening and other handy work to local Airtaskers. Australians spend one tenth to one fifth of their time on unpaid work, according to the OECD Better Life Index. Australian men spend 172 minutes per day cooking, cleaning or caring – quite high compared to men from other OECD countries but far less than Australian women who spend 311 minutes per day on average on domestic work. Airtasker co-founder and CEO Tim Fung says time is the
End with the stove: When cleaning the kitchen, always finish with the stove. It’s probably the dirtiest part of your kitchen, so doing it last means you won’t spread the dirt around the rest of the kitchen area.
Fees, charges and lending criteria apply. RAMS Home Loans Penrith is owned and operate by Greater West Home Loans Pty Ltd ABN 25 113 229 324. Credit Provider: Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714.
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Open Homes
Saturday 15th March
ADDRESS
SUBURB
TIME
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ADDRESS
SUBURB
TIME
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52 Barlow Street
Cambridge Park
12-12:30pm
Michael Ball Realty
25/13-17RegentvilleRd Jamisontown
11-11:30pm
PRD Penrith
101 Victoria St
Cambridge park
1-1:30pm
PRD Penrith
10 Sturt St
Jordan Springs
12-12:30pm
PRD Penrith
49 Gannet Dr
Cranebrook
1-1:30pm
174 Linden Cres
Cranebrook
11:30am-12pm Property Central
PRD Penrith
12 Kingsley Gr
18 The Sanctuary Dr Leonay
Kingswood
1-1:30pm
Property Central
1:30-2pm
Property Central
37 Dulhunty Ct
Cranebrook
11-11:30am
Property Central
184 Derby St
Penrith CBD
1-1:40pm
Dukes Estate Agents
90 Sir John Jamison Ct Glenmore Park
11-11:30am
Property Central
8/18-24 Higgins St
Penrith CBD
12-12:40pm
Dukes Estate Agents
17 Kingsfield Ave
Glenmore Park
10-10:30am
5 Corvus Cl
Glenmore Park
12-12:30pm
Property Central
2/17-19 Haynes St
Penrith
10-10:30am
Ray White Penrith
Glenmore Park Realty
4/9-11 Haynes St
Penrith
12-12:30pm
PRD Penrith
10 Banjo Paterson Cl Glenmore Park
12-12:30pm
Glenmore Park Realty
189 Castlereagh St
Penrith
12-12:30pm
PRD Penrith
13 Ferntree Cl
Glenmore Park
1-1:30pm
Glenmore Park Realty
134 Jamison Rd
South Penrith
11-11:40am
Dukes Estate Agents
66 Glengarry Dr
Glenmore Park
1-1:30pm
Glenmore Park Realty
34 Samuel Foster Dr South Penrith
2-2:30pm
PRD Penrith
3 Dyson Pl
Glenmore Park
1-1:30pm
Ray White Penrith
17 Caribou St
St Clair
2-2:20pm
Property Central
32 Monteray Terrace Glenmore Park
2-2:30pm
Glenmore Park Realty
11 Kadiera Cl
Wallacia
2:30-3pm
Ray White Penrith
12 Foothills Terrace
Glenmore Park
2-2:30pm
Glenmore Park Realty
20/4-12 Chapman St Werrington
11-11:30am
Property Central
28 McNaughton St
Jamisontown
11-11:40am
Dukes Estate Agents
133 Greenbank Dr
Werrington Downs
10:30-11am
Property Central
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Glenmore Park
4 br duplex
$450pw
4733 1222 Glenmore Park Realty
Warrimoo
2 br flat
$250pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Glenmore Park
3 br house
$375pw
4733 1222 Glenmore Park Realty
Lawson
4br home
$400pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Glenmore Park
3 br house
$430pw
4733 1222 Glenmore Park Realty
Penrith
3br townhouse
$420pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Cranebrook
4 br terrace
$520pw
4733 1222 Glenmore Park Realty
Kingswood
3br townhouse
$440pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Cranebrook
3 br duplex
$370pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Claremont Meadows 4br townhouse
$500pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Cranebrook
3 br terrace
$410pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Blaxland East
$580pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Cranebrook
2 br villa
$300pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Penrith
4br house
$620pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Kingswood
2 br unit
$310pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Glenmore Park
4br house
$670pw
4722 2626 Dukes Estate Agents
Kingswood
2 br unit
$270pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Luddenham
4br home
$520pw
47 739511 Forge Real Estate
Penrith
2 br unit
$320pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Silverdale
5 br home
$600pw
47 739511 Forge Real Estate
5br house
Penrith
4 br house
$370pw
4732 2888 MBR Realty
Werombi
3 br home
$520pw
47 739511 Forge Real Estate
Cranebrook
3 br house
$360pw
4732 2888 MBR Realty
Penrith
2 br unit
$285pw
47284 000 Property Central
Emu Plains
3 br house
$380pw
4732 2888 MBR Realty
Cambridge Park
2 br home
$340pw
47284 000 Property Central
Cranebrook
3 br house
$410pw
4732 2888 MBR Realty
Penrith
3 br house
$400-$420pw 47284 000 Property Central
Cambridge Park
5 br house
$470pw
4732 2888 MBR Realty
Silverdale
4 br home
$460pw
47284 000 Property Central
Penrith
2 br unit
$300pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
Jordan Springs
4 br home
$530pw
47284 000 Property Central
Penrith
3 br house
$420pw
4732 3333 Ray White Penrith
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Darren Latty Darren is the Licensee and Managing Director of the Sell Smarter Team. With over 25 Years of experience and countless industry awards Darren’s role is to ensure all marketing material and strategies are custom designed to ensure you achieve the best possible result within the agreed time frame. Darren is available throughout all vital stages of the sale offering you the advantage of his negotiation skills and vast knowledge.
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