Remarkables Drive, Ballarat VIC

Description

This is a co-living property featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 car spaces. It is located in Winterfields Estate, Ballarat, on Remarkables Drive. The property includes a Lincoln 23 CL (Co-Living 1B) house design with a total area of 205.42 m² and a south-facing orientation. The land measures 448 m² and is scheduled for title in August 2025.

Suburb profile:

Ballarat is a large regional city in Victoria known for its rich history, heritage architecture, and vibrant community. It offers a mix of urban amenities and a relaxed lifestyle, making it attractive for both families and investors. The area has good transport links, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Site Inclusions - Site Works, Foundations & Connections:

• Engineer Site Assessment and Survey
• Building Permit
• Energy Rating Report (min. 7 star)
• Bushfire (BAL) Compliance (where applicable)
• Stormwater, Sewer, Water and Single-Phase Underground Power to existing infrastructure
• Recycled Water (where applicable)
• NBN run in to front of home (where available)
• Telephone, Electricity and Gas by builder; connection fees by owner
• Engineer Designed Slab – Up to P Classification
• Site fall over building area no greater than 500mm
• Rock excavation and removal allowance included
• Termite Treatment
• Temporary Fencing
• Site Signage and Waste Management to meet Council Requirements

Internal Inclusions:

• 2590mm high ceiling to ground floor
• Carpet to bedrooms and lounge
• Laminate timber look flooring to family, living and kitchen
• Water based acrylic paint to walls and ceilings
• Gloss enamel water-based paint to doors, architraves, skirting boards and door jambs
• 10mm plasterboard to walls and ceilings
• Water resistant plasterboard to all wet areas
• 75mm cove cornice throughout
• Flush panel 2040mm high internal doors
• Chrome door furniture to internal doors
• Programmable Entry Lockset with PIN Code keypad to all bedroom doors
• Privacy Lock to bathroom, ensuite, powder (design specific)
• 67mm bevelled skirting and architraves
• Door stops to all hinged doors
• Walk in robe and mirror sliding door robes with melamine shelf and hanging rail
• Linen cupboards with shelves and doors (design specific)
• Stainless steel trough and metal cabinet in laundry
• Ceramic wall tiles to bathroom, ensuite and splashbacks
• Ceramic floor tiles to wet areas
• Freestanding back-to-wall acrylic bath (design specific)
• Heat Pump with Natural Gas Booster or Electric Heat Pump
• Block out roller blinds to all windows and external doors (excluding obscure glazed windows or sidelights)

External Inclusions:

• Face brickwork and acrylic rendered features to facade
• Rendered lightweight cladding or painted cement sheet cladding
• Painted infill above garage door (design specific)
• Concrete roof tiles
• Colorbond fascia, guttering and downpipes
• Feature aluminium windows to front facade
• Aluminium windows and external doors
• Keyed locks and flyscreens to all openable windows
• Feature front entry door (design specific)
• Programmable Entry Lockset with PIN Code keypad to front entry
• Entry lockset to other hinged external doors (design specific)
• Sectional Colorbond garage door with 2 remote controls
• Garage with plasterboard lining, concrete floor and internal/external access doors
• Alfresco with plaster lined ceiling and concrete slab floor

Landscaping Inclusions:

• Coloured concrete driveway and path to front porch
• Turf to front and rear garden
• Lilydale or Tuscan Toppings
• Drought resistant planting with mulch
• Letterbox
• Ground mount folding clothesline
• Landscaping design to be determined by builder
• Boundary fencing in accordance with estate requirements

Electrical Inclusions:

• White LED downlights throughout house, entry and covered outdoor area
• Fluorescent strip light to garage
• Floodlight with sensor outside external doors (design specific)
• Double and single power points throughout (design specific)
• TV point in living area (antenna not included)
• Telephone and data points in kitchen and bedrooms
• Ducted exhaust fans with timer in bathroom, ensuite, laundry and powder
• White wall-mounted switches and GPOs
• White smoke detectors hardwired with battery backup
• RCD Safety Switch

Appliance Inclusions:

• 900mm electric oven stainless steel
• 900mm electric cooktop
• 900mm stainless steel rangehood
• Freestanding underbench stainless steel dishwasher
• Microwave provision (design specific)
• 1 & ¾ bowl stainless steel sink
• Sink mixer tap

Upgraded Inclusions:

• Add $9,500 for upgrade to multi head split system to bedrooms and living

Energy Efficiency:

• Energy Rating Report minimum 7 star
• PV System to meet energy rating requirements
• Insulation to all external walls and ceilings as defined in the specific energy report

Warranties:

• 3-month maintenance
• 10-year structural warranty

This co-living property in Ballarat offers a modern 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom layout designed for shared living with upgraded inclusions available. The property combines smart design, energy efficiency, and complete turnkey features in a growing regional area.

A co-living property is a type of shared accommodation that offers private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and communal spaces such as kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, laundry facilities and outdoor areas.

Co-living properties are designed to foster a sense of community, convenience and comfort among the residents, who can enjoy the benefits of having their own space as well as socialising with like-minded people.

A co-living property attracts tenants who are looking for an affordable, flexible and hassle-free living option that suits their lifestyle and needs.

Co-living tenants are typically young professionals, students, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, creatives and seniors who value convenience, connectivity and collaboration.

A co-living property offers benefits to an investor who is looking for a high-yield, low-risk and future-proof investment opportunity.

Co-living properties have a higher occupancy rate, lower vacancy rate and lower turnover rate than traditional rental properties, as they cater to the growing demand for affordable and flexible housing solutions in urban areas.

Co-living properties also have higher capital growth potential, as they are generally located in prime locations with access to transport, education, employment and entertainment hubs.

You can read more about Co-Living here: https://ausinvestmentproperties.com.au/blogs/co-living-the-future-of-australian-housing