Pace of Sunshine North’s adaptable designs and array of townhomes and apartments is proving an attractive option for a diverse range of buyers.
Pace Development Group has strategically chosen the humble western region as the location for its latest development largely due to the suburb’s ever-growing nature. Such is the level of activity and investment being pumped into Sunshine North, many are touting it as Melbourne’s next boom suburb.
According to Urbis data, the population has skyrocketed by over 13 per cent since 2006, and it is forecast to increase by a further 22 per cent by 2026. These levels of change and gentrification are higher than any other suburb in Victoria.
Ben and Norman are a perfect example of the buyers flocking to this area and were enticed by Pace of Sunshine North’s impressive offering.
“We relocated from Sydney to Melbourne five years ago. Since the move, we set up a business and established ourselves here professionally and socially, and it was now time for us to find a more suitable home for us and for our two dogs and two cats,” says Ben.
“We had an idea to purchase an investment property off the plan while we were looking for our ‘forever home’. We had set criteria, including the location being in an area that had good growth and rental potential for the future.
“However, when we found our four-bedroom townhouse in Pace’s Sunshine North development right on the river, our plans changed. Rather than being an investment only option, we decided to make it our home.”
With 80 per cent of the Riverside Towhouses sold, the remaining three-bedroom homes are priced between $680,000-$695,000, while four-bedroom designs are $795,000.
This variety of housing options, their design, and the fact that all remaining apartments and townhouses in the development will need just a $40,000 deposit, is proving an attractive incentive for buyers.
“The design of the townhouses in terms of style, layout, and size were unmatched in other developments for the price,” adds Norman.
“The role of the superior architect, interior designer, and landscape architect was very apparent to us when comparing this development to others. There is a distinct look to the development that is thoughtful and sophisticated, the materials are of a high quality, and the floorplans appear very functional to us.”
Perfectly nestled next to the Maribyrnong River, the host of the communal areas and parkland produces a warming, welcoming, and family-friendly community feel while nearby train stations are available to take people into the nearby CBD.
“Living on a riverfront within 10 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne is a rare opportunity in itself. We love having a natural outlook and appreciate the ways that being close to nature recharges us,” admits Ben.
“At the Pace site, you can hear the sound of the river over the little fjord, and the wind through the trees, which will be relaxing.
“One of us loves gardening, especially in a native garden, so we’re looking forward to making a garden that integrates well with the surroundings by the riverbank.”
Pace’s experience in the market and friendly sales specialists make enquiring and learning more about the development an enjoyable experience — something Ben and Norman can attest to.
“Pace of Sunshine North’s Sales Specialist, Laura Harvey, has been great to work with and guiding us through the process. Since signing the contract, we’ve called into the display centre several times to see how the development is going. Laura has been very obliging and welcoming, a real pleasure.
“At the Pace Sunshine North Display Centre, there is a large scale model of the development. There is also a full-size display kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living room to demonstrate the textures and finishes to be used in the development.”