Just released: Haven provides inner-city sanctuary for savvy homebuyers

In a highly anticipated new development on the Townsville real estate scene, one of the last large-scale inner city residential sites has just been released, providing an exciting opportunity for savvy investors and a welcome $64 million injection to the local economy.
Ellis Developments CEO Stephen Ellis says ‘Haven’ features 200 urban home and land sites across a 7.6ha parcel of inner city land at the western base of Castle Hill.
Small lot and low maintenance with cutting-edge design, Haven was developed in response to Townsville City Council’s push to re-urbanise unused parcels of inner city land and was designed to meet modern buyers’ changing lifestyle and needs.
“Haven is one of the last remaining large scale residential sites near the CBD, linking all of Townsville’s unique lifestyle offerings within a 2km radius,” Mr Ellis says.
“Haven was master-planned to include a wildlife corridor more than 1km long and 50 metres wide surrounding the site. Each home will have stunning mountain or park views.”
Haven’s entry bridge signals your arrival to Townsville’s best address. From the street, the sleek and cutting-edge exterior designs are what grab your attention first. Inside, beauty and functionality is at the heart of it all. Among the internal features, for example, buyers will discover walk-in pantries and three-way bathrooms in most homes.
“The Ellis Developments design team has worked meticulously on every detail ensuring the Haven designs are synonymous with timeless sophistication,” Mr Ellis says.
With only one road in and out, security is tight and that important sense of community is quite tangible. Mr Ellis says Haven offers more than just homes and land. Haven is about lifestyle.
“Central Park will accommodate exercise equipment, bike paths and even free Sunday yoga sessions for residents – and it’s all right on their doorstep.”
It’s taken two years for Ellis Developments to obtain planning permissions and to work with environmental groups to ensure the beauty of the site was not compromised.
An internationally renowned and award-winning property developer, Mr Ellis has been living and investing in Townsville for the past 10 years. His portfolio includes an impressive list of government work, commercial shops and offices, residential units and new home builds.
“Haven not only offers new homeowners a unique opportunity, but it’s a $64 million development with a strong focus on local jobs and contractors over the next 3-4 years,” he says. “I’m really focused on supporting our local economy.”
The first 12 Haven home-and-land packages were recently released to a select group of VIPs and within one week, 33 per cent were either sold or on hold.

Haven can be found at 50 Hugh St, Townsville.

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