Rapid Remote Development – Transportable Technology

Development overview

• Remote regional residential property development and investment project completed in a 10 month project time frame, with on site preparation, delivery and completion over just 5 months.

• Ten individual single level residences comprising of two 2x2 houses, six 3x2 houses, and two 4x2 houses.

• The 10 houses were purchased by private investors with the benefit of long term leases to the Western Australian Department of Housing for Government Regional Officers' Housing (GROH).

• AU$7.5 million total sales value.

• On site demolition February 2012. Completed and occupied June 2012.

• Procurement, Development and Project Management by Kiama Holdings.

• Designed and built by McGrath Homes.

Property specifics

• A new private residential estate centrally located in Derby – one of the Kimberley region’s historic port towns with a diverse economy and Government services hub.

• Villiers Estate consists of 10 individual, single level, free standing, strata titled houses spread out over a landscaped 4,046sqm site.

• All houses are on generous, securely fenced lots with reticulated gardens and wide common roads, providing the ambience, space and privacy of a suburban streetscape.

• The houses have pre stressed concrete slab floors and steel frame construction compliant with Cyclone C requirements and are fully insulated to meet 6 star energy efficiency guidelines.

• Comprehensive specifications ensure completed houses are ready to live in, with features including:

  • Ceramic tiled floor finishes throughout

  • High raked ceilings

  • Comprehensive air conditioning and ceiling fans

  • Window treatments and light fittings

  • Large covered alfresco areas

  • Double car ports and storage units

  • Landscaping and fencing

  • Visitor parking is accommodated on each individual lot, and 'drive through' car ports provide secure gated off-street hard stand storage for boats and trailers

The location

• A peaceful location overlooking the King Sound wetlands, whilst enjoying a close proximity to the town centre.

• Villiers Estate is located within easy walking distance of Derby's schools and hospital, as well as many shopping, commercial and recreational facilities.

• Occupants will also be among the closest residents to Derby Jetty and King Sound.