Somerfield residents finished off a great year of community events with the last in the calendar – a Christmas party at Pirate Park on a warm Sunday afternoon on 11th December.
Families in the neighbourhood were able to meet Santa in his inflatable grotto, alongside a jumping castle. Faces were painted with festive cheer and a colouring-in station kept the youngest family members busy. Gingerbread reindeer were given out, as well as stickers and plenty of great prizes for the dress-up and dancing competitions, including a special prize for parents.
“The Somerfield Christmas event is always a great way to finish the year. This year, we’re also celebrating the community we have built in Keysborough over the past eight years as the last blocks and townhomes go up for sale,” says Intrapac Property’s Chief Operating Officer, Maxwell Shifman. “It’s the last chance to buy into the development and a great Christmas present for those purchasers.”
Volunteer Somerfield Social Club members were wearing their new t-shirts so everyone knew who they were. They are the residents who work hard behind-the-scenes all year, with support from Intrapac Property, to put on great events. Others throughout the year included Halloween, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Talk Like a Pirate Day and Easter.
All at Intrapac Property and the Somerfield Social Club wish you a happy holiday season.
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Intrapac Property is proud to announce the final release of land in Somerfield, the ground-breaking development that has transformed Keysborough and created a thriving community, with a mix of premium homes and beautifully landscaped surroundings.
“The time has come to release the final selection of land at Somerfield, and we’re going out on a high,” says Intrapac Property’s Chief Operating Officer Maxwell Shifman. “The growth and development of the neighbourhood has been extremely rewarding, and the popularity of the estate has exceeded our expectations, with strong demand for both land and our townhomes.”
There’s a great selection of lot sizes within the final release, including a limited number of parkfront lots. Purchasers buy into a thriving community with a social club and active resident’s committee running community events throughout the year, including: a Christmas Party, Chinese New Year Celebration, Easter Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Halloween, Dwali Festival of Light, and group activities for kids & parents alike!
“Surrounding amenity, as well as parks, open spaces, playgrounds and the high quality of the estate have made this release hot property!” says Harvey Carretero from Red 23, Somerfield’s sales agency.
The final opportunity to be part of the prestigious Somerfield development includes an 8 lot release, as well as the Parkview Platinum release of 3 lots ranging from 392m2 to 518m2, with frontages directly facing a key park. House packages are available from Melbourne’s leading builders and the display village is open 7 days a week.
Residents at Somerfield have access to great shopping at Chadstone (17 minutes’ by car) or Southland, as well as Parkmore shopping centre and a soon to be built supermarket. They can take a walk along Mordialloc beach (around eight minutes’ drive) or have a game of golf at one of the courses located nearby.
For those who would rather stay home, Somerfield homes are set amongst beautiful surrounds, which include award-winning landscape designs, boardwalks along the wetlands and secluded tree-lined streets. Each home is within 400m of parkland or wetland and has access to high-speed fibre Internet.
Somerfield is nestled among established suburbs with all essential amenities close by, including top primary and secondary schools, such as Haileybury College. Monash University also has two campuses less than 15 minutes’ drive away. Healthcare facilities and hospitals can also be accessed within minutes.
“With all the surrounding area offers, as well as the quality that sets Somerfield apart, these irreplaceable and unrepeatable lots won’t last long” says Shifman.
Purchasers can register their interest by visiting www.somerfield.com.au or calling the sales team on 1300 570 460.
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A new bus route through Keysborough South will start on Sunday 28 August, 2016.
The new Route 709 will run from Noble Park station to Mordialloc station via Keylana Drive, Westwood Boulevard and Perry Road in Keysborough South, and Bloomfield Road in Noble Park.
It will connect local passengers to the Frankston and Dandenong train lines, and Route 902 Smart Bus on Springvale Road, as well as providing residents south of Cheltenham Road with a direct connection to Parkmore Shopping Centre.
The new service will run every 30 minutes between 6am – 7pm, Monday to Friday. It will run every hour from 7pm to around 9pm during the week.
On Saturdays, services will run every half hour from 7am – 7pm, and every hour until 9pm. On Sunday services will start at 8.30am and run every 30 minutes until 7pm, then every hour until 9pm.
Somerfield residents and Keysborough South Action Group are to be congratulated on their hard work in making this happen.
Despite fierce competition for Lunar New Year events in the region, Somerfield residents – young and old – turned out in the hundreds to celebrate the Year of the Monkey with their neighbours and to watch a magical lion dance and firecracker display in the estate.
“It’s important for us to celebrate all the cultures within our diverse community at Somerfield,” says Maxwell Shifman, Chief Operating Officer for Intrapac Property, the company behind the popular estate. “So, we are pleased to see the event growing in numbers. This was the third year Lunar New Year was celebrated at Somerfield and it was our best turn-out yet.”
One of the youngest at the event was three-month-old Riley Soo, dressed up in traditional Chinese New Year costume alongside his brothers Hayden (5) and Tyler (3). Their grandparents Dennis and Soo Ngeeann wore matching Chinese slogan t-shirts translated as “Everything is Successful”. They brought gifts for their grandchildren, including almond tarts and love letter biscuits, a nod to Valentine’s Day also being celebrated on the day.
One of the first couples to buy a home in Somerfield, Patrick and Noëlla Gueit, said they go to as many events as they can in Somerfield: “It’s so good to be able to connect with people who live nearby, because the world is so impersonal these days. Many people don’t even know people down their own street, so it’s a great opportunity for us to make new friends.”
Hien-Ly Phom met her teenage neighbours Isabelle and Skye at a similar Somerfield event and now they walk together to attend all the events with Hien-Ly and her three-year-old daughter Delta.
“It’s amazing, you forget there’s so many people in your neighbourhood,” says Isabelle. “It’s nice to connect with them.”
Lucky oranges symbolising wealth were thrown out to the crowds, as well as free fortune cookies for the kids. Firecrackers were also set off to ward off evil spirits and the colourful lions were a hit with the crowds, scrambling for photos with them after the show.
Somerfield is now over 90% sold, but new packages of land are soon to be released onto the market, as well as new 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $395,000.
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If you’re looking for a relaxed lifestyle at the heart of everything, Somerfield estate in Keysborough is now offering its luxurious architect-designed townhomes in spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments starting at $395,000, as well as the popular 3 or 4 bedroom townhomes.
All Somerfield Townhomes come complete with luxury inclusions, such as 6+ star energy efficiency; high-quality materials, including stone bench tops, open plan living areas, abundant natural light and alfresco areas and balconies for relaxed outdoor living and entertaining.
“Watching Somerfield blossom from empty lots into a thriving community and prestigious neighbourhood has been very rewarding,” says Max Shifman, Chief Operating Officer for Intrapac Property, the company behind the award-winning project.
“With the new apartments now we can offer investors and homebuyers new opportunities to own a part of Somerfield,” says Max. “With affordable prices, more people can now buy into a great lifestyle that includes quality landscaping, modern urban design and plenty of open spaces located right in the heart of everything.”
Residents of Somerfield have access to great shopping at Chadstone, or Southland, a walk along Mordialloc beach (around eight minutes’ drive away) or a game of golf at one of the ten courses located within five minutes’ drive away.
The lock up and leave lifestyle will appeal to people wanting a low maintenance home life, so they can travel or enjoy all that’s on offer in the local area – including all the events of Melbourne CBD, less than 30 mins away, or a quick drive to the heart of the wineries, beaches and shops along the Mornington Peninsula.
For those who would rather stay home, Somerfield Townhomes are set amidst beautiful surroundings, which include award-winning landscape designs, boardwalks along the wetlands and secluded tree-lined streets. Each home is within 400m of parkland or wetland and each home has access to high-speed Internet broadband.
Max Shifman believes the great Australian dream of home ownership should include a sense of belonging: “The community at Somerfield enjoys regular social activities where neighbours can meet and mingle. It’s reassuring for residents to know they live in a neighbourhood where people watch out for each other.”
Situated within the Somerfield estate in Keysborough, this new release of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are nestled among established suburbs with all essential amenities close by, including top primary and secondary schools, such as Haileybury College. Monash University also has two campuses less than 15 minutes’ drive away. Healthcare facilities and hospitals can also be accessed within minutes.
“With all the surrounding area offers, as well as the quality design elements that set Somerfield apart, Somerfield Townhomes offer a distinguished home without the high maintenance,” says Max.
Homebuyers can register their interest to purchase a Somerfield Townhome by calling the sales team on 1300 570 460 or visiting www.somerfield.com.au
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The Somerfield Social Club was recognised at the annual Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Services (GDVRS) evening in December. The group was commended for its contribution to creating a positive community in Greater Dandenong.
GDVRS is a partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and highlights the crucial role of volunteer organisations in maintaining the healthy and vibrant nature of the Dandenong community.
“Creating a sense of neighbourhood in our developments is as critical as the urban design and the homes that are built. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the huge volunteer effort the Somerfield Social Club has put into building such a tight-knit community,” says Max Shifman, Chief Operating Officer for Intrapac Projects.
Somerfield Social Club, in conjunction with Intrapac, has run numerous successful events during the year from Chinese New Year celebrations to the recent Christmas event featuring the CFA Santa, and many activities focused on providing fun for the young families in the development.
The Somerfield Social Club was recently recognised for its hard work at the recent Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Services awards.
Follow the Facebook Somerfield site to be kept up-to-date with future events.
Somerfield Social Club welcomed the holiday season with a community Christmas event full of festive fun, including an animal petting farm, face-painter, balloonist and a visit from Keysborough CFA’s Santa.
“The Christmas party was the last in a long line of community events held at Somerfield over the last year, from Chinese New Year to Diwali,” says Max Shifman, Chief Operating Officer for Intrapac Projects, the company behind the development. “It’s rewarding to see such amazing community spirit.”
Held on Saturday 12 December at the popular pirate playground, Somerfield’s Christmas event was another chance for residents to come out and get to know their neighbours while celebrating the festive season.
The well-attended event was organised and run by the Somerfield Social Club. Together with the help of Intrapac, volunteer residents from the social club help coordinate events within the neighbourhood, reinforcing the true sense of Christmas within the community.
The Somerfield Social Club was recently recognised for its hard work at the recent Greater Dandenong Volunteer Resource Services awards.
Follow the Facebook Somerfield site to be kept up-to-date with future events.
