| 85 DEVELOPMENT Kamana Estate 94 Selwyn Place, Nelson | Ph 03 539 0281 | www.planscapes.co.nz planscapes (nz) ltd. Surveying and Resource Management T T Alexia Anderson Space and privacy with an environmental focus Kamana Estate is transforming a former apple orchard into a premium semi-rural development, with generous lifestyle sections, extensive views and a strong focus on retaining and enhancing the surrounding natural environment. Kamana Estate has reached another key milestone, with titles now issued for stages B and C of the development. Located on Nile Road, off Dominion Rd near Māpua, Kamana Estate is transforming a former apple orchard into a premium semi-rural development, with generous lifestyle sections, extensive views and a strong focus on retaining and enhancing the surrounding natural environment. Co-director, Emma van Dyk, says reaching title for stages B and C is an important step for both the development and the people who have bought sections there. “There is a lot that happens behind the scenes to get a development to this point, so it’s great to see titles issued and buyers able to start moving ahead with their own building plans,” Emma says. The first three stages have sold quickly, with offers recently accepted on the final two titled sections in stages B and C. Stages D, E and F have now been released to market, with the remaining sections expected to be titled next year. Construction is currently underway on the remaining stages in phase one of this twophase development, with further investment planned across the estate, including roading upgrades, completion of services, footpaths and development of the reserve area. The footpaths also provide a link to the region’s cycle trails. One of the main ideas behind Kamana has been to provide more space than a conventional residential subdivision, without putting people a long way from the places they use every day. “People are looking for a bit more room around them, but they don’t necessarily want to be completely isolated,” Emma says. “Here you can have the space and privacy of a larger section, while still being only a few minutes from Māpua.” Lifestyle sections range from about 5000sqm to two hectares, providing homeowners with space and privacy, while still having neighbours and shared spaces nearby. Māpua’s cafes, artisan stores, beaches and waterfront are just minutes away, while Motueka, Richmond and Nelson are all within easy driving distance. The wider Nelson-Tasman region also provides access to Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes national parks, Golden Bay and the Marlborough Sounds. The environment has also played a significant part in the way the development has been planned. At the heart of Kamana Estate is a shared reserve incorporating part of one of the region’s largest remaining wetlands. The team has worked with Tasman District Council to ensure the wetland remains protected, while extensive native planting around the reserve is intended to strengthen the existing habitat and encourage native birdlife. The reserve, owned collectively through an incorporated society, is also intended to provide a shared space for residents, with landscaped areas, a playground and picnic areas. For buyers, having title means they can move ahead with home designs, finance and building plans. The size of the sections also gives owners considerably more flexibility in how they use their land. Emma says Kamana’s appeal comes from its combination of space, location and the ability for people to create a home that suits the way they want to live. With stages D, E and F now on the market, the project is moving into its next phase “We’ve been really pleased with the response to the first three stages,” Emma says. “People can now see much more clearly what Kamana is becoming, and we’re looking forward to seeing the first homes and the wider landscape start to take shape.”
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