Business South July 2023

64 | Sunderland Park comprises 97 lots ranging from 420 square metres to 1000 square metres, being released in two stages. Clearwater Construction: Sunderland Park T T Russell Fredric DEVELOPMENT New development for historic Clyde Living in a quaint, conveniently located small town in Central Otago is a highly attractive proposition for the future residents of Sunderland Park. As a new subdivision in the historic town of Clyde, Sunderland Park is the only one to have been undertaken in its modern history, project manager Darren Ellis says. “It is exciting to be leading the way in providing for a greater population to experience everything Clyde and Lake Dunstan have to offer. “There are several subdivisions underway in Cromwell, but Clyde hadn’t experienced the same interest in expanding. It is a peaceful village that offers an easy outdoors lifestyle with the lake and bike trails nearby and has a lovely dry climate. “It’s far enough out of Queenstown and Wanaka to be rural, but still has all of that playground on your doorstep.” The opportunity to develop the land was the result of two rural lots being sold alongside a block that is being developed into a retirement village. “It was an ideal opportunity to step in and create something that was going to connect the retirement village back into Clyde,” says Darren. “The Mediterranean climate of the area provides cold, clear winters and long, hot summers that maximise the opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round. “People can enjoy relaxing on the deck on warm evenings and indulge in offerings from the local vineyards, many of which are only around five minutes’ drive away.” Darren says Sunderland Park offers a semi-rural lifestyle with the convenience of easy access to these larger towns, but without the bustle and traffic congestion. It is less than a 10-minute drive to Alexandra which offers all the amenities of a significant rural centre, including large supermarkets. Bordered by the Clutha River, Clyde is surrounded by stonefruit orchards, wineries, restaurants and cafes while its golf course is an easy 10-minute walk away and the town has become a busy hub for bikers for the Central Otago Rail Trail, and most recently the highly popular Lake Dunstan cycling and walking trail. Sunderland Park comprises 97 lots ranging from 420 square metres to 1000 square metres, being released in two stages. Site works are well underway, with titles for the first 56 lots that make up Stage 1 which is now completed, expected in July and more than 30% of these are sold. With prices ranging from $400,000 to $580,000, it is the ideal time to secure a great lifestyle in Clyde and retirees, families, and holidaymakers looking for a lock-and-leave property will all find what they are looking for at Sunderland Park, Darren says. “There is a new demand for land outside of Queenstown and Wanaka, especially in peak periods. “Many people want to have a place away from the busy hubs that are the larger towns, and that’s what we see Clyde as being pitched at,” he says.. “Sunderland Park will be a mixture of locals living there full time as well as visitors from outside the region. This will make it a buzzing, vibrant community for all to enjoy.”

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