Community first

Creating a village-like environment for a new residential development can be addressed on several fronts. Flowing communal spaces and ample public amenities are important but a society also thrives on individuality and offering a variety of housing options means a well-rounded sense of community is assured.

Addison is a new South Auckland residential development designed with a strong feeling of community at its heart, says Dan Ogle, development manager of McConnell Property.

To this end, Addison offers a diverse range of housing options, catering for a cross section of buyers right across the pricing scale from single person households through to large family residences. Styles include Executive Homes, Garden Homes, Designer Terraces, and Parkside Terraces.

Addison's upmarket, freestanding 4-5 bedroom Executive Homes provide a grand frontage, private courtyards, developed rear access and separate studios.

For those with an active work and socialcalendar, attached 4-5 bedroom Designer Terraces offer easy-up keep and convenience, with home office or studio opportunities.

Garden Homes are suited to couples, or fledgling families. These customised four bedroom homes offer affordable construction with generous open-plan living.

Lastly, Parkside Terraces feature open-plan living areas, three bedrooms, modern architecture and a landscaped common area flowing from their front yard area.

All these homes are designed to fill a recognised niche in the marketplace, and Addison backs up this variety of living options with an array of shops, schools and expansive, leafy parks.

"Addison has been planned with homes grouped around landscaped common areas," Ogle says. "Properties are unfenced at the front in the spirit of keeping the streetscape open and developing a sense of security and street community. "

Contact McConnell Property, phone (0800) Addison (0800 233 4766), or your local real estate agent, or visit the website: www.addison.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas