HARRINGTON WATERS FACT FILE
Large blocks of land (some over 1000m2) with the average size approximately 650m2 with 18m frontages.
All blocks are level and are suitable for slab on ground construction. Land is for sale from $150,000, with limited release of waterfront land from $395,000. Golf course lots are now available from $260,000.
Q. When will the Golf Course be open for play?
A. The Harrington Waters Golf Course is now open with great facilities.
Q. How many holes will there be on the Golf Course?
A. The course has been designed as a nine-hole course, but with two distinct tees for each green, to give the functionality of playing on an eighteen hole golf course.
Q. Is the land at Harrington Waters subject to flooding?
A. The simple answer is No. The developer warrants that all blocks will not be subject to the 1 in 100 year flood levels.
Q. How large is the overall development?
A. Harrington Waters is a large development encompassing 172 hectares (425 acres) and will accommodate some 1,100 home sites.
Q. Are there any houses for sale at Harrington Waters?
A. At any given stage, there are a number of House & Land Packages available for sale, built by prominent builders from the district.
Q. Will there be any shopping facilities at Harrington Waters?
A. In addition to the shops located at the Harbour Village, there will also be a shopping centre on the northern side of Harrington Road. To complement the various specialty shops, there will be a major supermarket chain opening.
Q. Is the land easy to build on?
A. All blocks have a geotechnical rating of "S". This means that homes can be built with a slab on the ground and minimal site costs.
Q. Are there any recreational facilities planned for Harrington Waters?
A. Yes. As part of the overall development and to further enhance the area, there will be the Irish Tavern, situated on the water, resort-style accommodation, sailing and marina berths.
Q. Are there any maintenance fees payable for all the facilities?
A. No, all land is purchased as Torrens Title and apart from the cost of the land and house other than rates, there are no other fees payable!
Q. Is there any time limit in which building must be commenced and completed?
A. There is no time limit in which building must be commenced.
Q. Where are the majority of purchasers coming from?
A. Without doubt, most of the people buying at Harrington Waters are couples leaving Sydney and the central coast to enjoy a better lifestyle. A number are moving up from the local districts including Taree, Forster-Tuncurry and down from Port Macquarie -- also to enjoy a less hectic lifestyle.
Q. Are there any covenants I should be aware of?
A. All well-planned developments must have covenants to protect a person's investment and increase values combined with creating a harmonious and friendly environment in which to live. The covenants introduced at Harrington Waters have been kept to a minimum and are fair and equitable.
A few of the more pertinent covenants are:
- Fences are not permitted along the front boundary of any lot and are not permitted to extend from the front building alignment of the main building to the street frontage.
- All buildings must have a minimum internal area, including garage, of 250m2 for waterfront lots, and 180m2 for others.
- All buildings must be used as a private dwelling only. However, part of the building may be used by professional persons in the practice of their business.
- Garages must be constructed in the same material as the main building.
- The external walls of the building must be predominantly brick, stone, concrete or glass.
- Timber, aluminium of fibrous cement must not be more than 25% of the total area.
- Flat roofs and skillion-type roofs are not permitted.
- Clothes lines must be hidden from the street and all public areas.
- The front boundary must be fully landscaped.
- The minimum "set-back" from the front boundary is five metres.
This is not a complete list and should be read as a guide only. For complete and accurate details of the covenants, please refer to the Contract of Sale.