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Introducing Remarkables Residences live in the heart of somewhere remarkable. 3 No other development in Queenstown offers this introducing style of living and location. Remarkables Residences provides affordability and amenities set against the remarkables dramatic backdrop of The Remarkables. With a variety of house designs and configurations residences. available across the development, Remarkables Residences offers individuality amidst a community, with a uniqueness that no other such development has provided. Plan your home to a new way of living in Central Otago and make it a remarkable place to live. 4 5 Mindfully-planned and visually-rich, Remarkables Residences is an enviable lifestyle and investment opportunity for those who value design, nature, adventure and freedom. Picture yourself in an architecturally designed home at the foot of the mighty Remarkables. These eye- catching 4 to 5 bedroom terraced homes make living easy. Having the option of additional studio and office space also creates many live and rent possibilities. For every kind of buyer, it’s an exciting investment. 6 7 remarkable living. Queenstown is New Zealand’s favourite playground and it’s right at your doorstep. Shimmering Lake Wakatipu, dining, shopping and adventure activities galore including mountain biking, jet boating, skiing and bungy jumping. A little further afield you’ll find unforgettable walking tracks, wine tasting at vineyards, historic mining towns, beautiful Lake Wanaka and breathtaking Milford Sound. This special part of the South Island is the envy of the world, and it’s yours to explore whenever you desire. ...and relaxation. 8 9 remarkable location. WANAKA Coronet Peak Ski Field Arrowtown Cardrona Ski Field Tucked in under The Remarkables mountain range and skifield on the north-eastern shores of Lake Wakatipu, Remarkables Residences fits comfortably into the evolving district of Frankton. Speargrass Flat The sunny 3.8 hectare site has a 360 degree view of the Crown Range, Coronet Peak, Walter Peak and The Remarkables with individual properties having unique views according to position. Dalefield Everything you need will soon be close by: bars, eateries and many of New Zealand’s favourite retail Lake Hayes stores. Local schools include Remarkables Primary School and Wakatipu High School. And you’re just a 15 minute drive from central Queenstown. Shotover River Arthurs Point Queenstown Hill Lower Shotover Lake Hayes Estate M European A R Bakery G A R E CourierPost T Queenstown D Kawarau River R I V E GLENDA DRIVE REMARKABLES STATE HIGHWAY 6 RESIDENCES HANSEN ROAD HANSEN New Zealand Rent A Car Queenstown FRANKTON HAWTHORNE DRIVE Queenstown Airport Connnectabus Frankton Arm PAKñSAVE Wicked Campers GLENDA DRIVE Mitre 10 MEGA Queenstown Kawarau Falls STATE HIGHWAY 6 QUEENSTOWN MAIN STREET REMARKABLES Remarkables Ranges RESIDENCES HANSEN ROAD ROAD 5 Taste & Savour FIVE MILE GRANT ROAD RETAIL CENTRE AMI STATE HIGHWAY 6 Countdown Briscoes Rebel Sports QUEENSTOWN JOE O’CONNELL DRIVE Kelvin Heights Davies Park GRANT ROAD STATE HIGHWAY 6 Queenstown Alpine Aqualand Events Centre KINGSTON Remarkables Ski Field 10 11 remarkable finishes. interiors. Quality fixtures and fittings complement the chic, refined interiors. Select from a tonal palette of light, dark or warm hues to create an atmosphere you’ll love, with an upgrade option for hardwood flooring also available on request. 12 13 Regardless of size, each residence is thoughtfully- designed to optimise sun and natural light. Bedrooms are sanctuaries; all have built-in wardrobe storage and many have ensuites. Energy effecient design elements provide warmth and energy efficiency for year-round comfort. 14 15 remarkable landscaping. real Otago. Clever landscaping and thoughtful plantings soften the built environment and give the neighbourhood a relaxed feel. Dedicated park areas provide places for exploration and community interaction. At all times, the mountains reign supreme and frame the Remarkables Residences enclave. 16 17 remarkable investment. Queenstown is a seasoned high-performer. With a finite supply of development land, property – both residential and commercial – is in high demand in Queenstown and the wider lakes district region. Opportunities to purchase property are keenly contested from local, national and off- shore interests. From a residential investment perspective, accommodation – both short-term and long-term – is always hot property. Queenstown is a desirable and sought-after place to live and residential property values continue to escalate which shows confidence in the region. The Frankton area where Remarkables Residences is located, is a thriving and evolving part of Queenstown where innovation and enterprise are flourishing. Two new retail and commercial hubs – Remarkables Park Town Centre and the Five Mile centre – bring a varied and solid mix of retail offerings underpinned by a broad range of service-based operations. Major supermarkets and banks, leading retailers and hospitality operators are centered on the Frankton area providing convenience and choice for local residents. Nearby, Millbrook and The Hills golf courses which jointly host the Pro-Am New Zealand Open golf tournament – reflect that Queenstown is far more than simply a world- class ski destination. Add in luxury lodges, award-winning wineries, iconic adventure tourism operations and New Zealand’s longest and third-largest lake, Lake Wakatipu and it is easy to see why Queenstown remains a favourite with locals and visitors alike. 18 19 live the remarkablesresidences.co.nz remarkable life. Bayleys selling agents: Libby Greenwood +64 21 937 470 [email protected] Mark Martin +64 21 626 686 [email protected] Sheryl Williams +64 21 66 36 35 [email protected] John Greenwood +64 21 970 077 [email protected] 20 21 The specifications, illustrations, perspectives, and information set out in this brochure are for marketing purposes, indicative only, subject to change and do not form part of any sales agreement. 22 Queenstown and Southern NZ Realty Ltd Licenced under the REAA 2008.
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