12 | Ange Davidson Best of both worlds on offer at Luggate Lake McKay DEVELOPMENT Est 1906 “The Earthmoving Specialists” Proud to undertake all earthworks for Lake McKay Tony Smith MANAGER, HARLIWICH HOLDINGS LTD FREE PHONE: 0800 111 221 Offices in Roxburgh & Cromwell | Servicing all central Otago Stephanie Georgalli Licensee 021 774 452 stephanie@ljhwanaka.co.nz Lisinda Rickman Licensee 021 482 768 lisinda@ljhwanaka.co.nz wanaka.ljhooker.co.nz Lakes Realty Limited (Licensed Under the REAA 2008) Proud to be the exclusive agents for Lake Mckay Proudly associated with the Lake McKay development. www.ipsolutions.nz An exciting new subdivision beside Luggate and close to Wanaka in Central Otago, is promising to put the small rural town on the map. Lake McKay subdivision is offering 54 sections in Stages 1&2 with another 80 sections to come. With 32 sections already purchased off the plans, sales for the generously sized properties are exceeding expectations. Developer manager Murray Frost says the sections overlooked by the Pisa Range average 800 sqm and are approximately 2/3rds the cost of a similar-sized section in Wanaka. “Our sections are really affordable and it’s just a short drive on an easy open road to Wanaka and Cromwell so buyers get the best of both worlds. My perception is that people in their 30s and 40s with young families will be primarily interested as it’s country living with a village hub but close to everything that Wanaka has to offer,” believes Murray. “It is likely to attract permanent residents rather than holiday houses and with the population increase, Luggate will become a substantial satellite town to Wanaka. The sections are sunny and family sized with panoramic views across pastoral land to the Grand View mountain range.” The development has purchased the Upper Clutha Transport yard in the centre of Luggate with the intention to turn this into a village hub with around 15 small businesses. The plan is for Luggate to enjoy a grocery outlet, cafes, boutique shops and service providers like physiotherapists without having to travel. “Besides a popular and historical pub, there are very few services in Luggate. The village hub concept will provide residents with retail and services but most importantly a community centre where people can meet up in a relaxed environment. “The village will be set off the main road with plenty of parking and will be a real focus for the subdivision. It will link with a large open reserve beside the Luggate Creek and we’re in discussions with the Lakes District Council over the building of a tennis court and a walking bridge over the creek to link the reserve and subdivision to the rest of the town. The creek’s excellent swimming hole is popular with locals in the hot Central Otago summers, and the reserve will give people plenty of space to run about, picnic or have a game of cricket,” he says. Lake McKay’s development team have an impressive track record and are well known in the area for quality subdivision work such as Queensberry Hills and Pukerangi lifestyle blocks near Luggate, Peninsula Bay (320 sections) and Penrith Park (115 sections) in Wanaka. The team owns the 380-hectare farm on which Lake McKay subdivision is sited, and the sizeable sections are largely elevated and flat. A further 90 hectares has been approved for six lifestyle blocks ranging from four to 40 hectares. “Biking and walking tracks will be provided along the creek and connecting through the rest of the farm. It’s going to be a great place to live,” says Murray. “I’m very proud of the work we’re doing, it’s a bit of a legacy and the larger sections help preserve the feeling of open space that the Wanaka area is known for.” Lake McKay is named after a small lake high up on the Pisa Range which feeds Luggate Creek. The developers are using skilled local contractors along with earthworks and services provided by Harliwich Holdings Ltd from Roxburgh and Whitestone Contracting Ltd from Oamaru. The Lake McKay team are working closely with LJ Hooker Wanaka to bring the subdivision to the market. “We’ve had our fair share of delays due to staff shortages and Covid within the council and with contractors, but I don’t think there’s a business around that’s not struggling with these issues,” says Murray. “We’re delighted to have 54 of our sections under construction with titles expected in the final quarter of next year.”
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