Page 57 - Tropic Magazine Issue 13

INDUSTRY • CAIRNS SOUTH

Tree change

Tropic talks to Adam Gowlett
from Kenfrost about the new
Rainforest Edge development
at Mt Sheridan.

It’s the best of both worlds that life in
Cairns is renowned for. The private
serenity of a tree-lined landscape
close to the city with the convenience
of nearby shops, schools and sporting
facilities. That’s a neat summary of Mt
Sheridan Estate Rainforest Edge, nestled
in a northern pocket of the suburb.
With the first stage completed in late-
2016 and Stage 2 following this year,
Rainforest Edge will grow to 5 stages
incorporating approximately 135 lots
over a 5-year period. Elevated and split What stage is Rainforest Edge at in
level lots create a diverse streetscape, terms of land release?
with all lots extensively earthworked and So far Kenfrost has completed 2 stages
including masonry retaining walls. If Adam Gowlett and 76 lots. We have built around 40 new
you ever wanted to enjoy the spectacular Kenfrost homes including custom homes for
views from the hillsides of Cairns clients and a new David McCoy display
but were worried about the cost and Why was this site chosen for home open Wed - Sun, 11am - 4pm. There
practicality of building in the hills – you Rainforest Edge? are about another 59 lots to go before
need to visit Rainforest Edge. These flat, Mt Sheridan was a unique opportunity to Rainforest Edge is complete. In the next
level blocks make the most of the views develop a great site close to town. It had stage, we will include a large adventure
while leaving homeowners with easy some relatively easy home sites to start park off of Turanga Rise. This park backs
usable land to enjoy. with and had a good existing community onto a permanent creek and almost
Future plans include a large park with in Forest Gardens and Mt Sheridan, with 20,000ha of Wet Tropics National Park.
a focus on nature play. Importantly, nice homes and demand to join the
Rainforest Edge has a wide choice of lot neighbourhood. The site is well serviced, What type of price points are potential
sizes to suit every household, many with close to schools, shops and Trinity buyers looking at to purchase at
stunning views of Admiralty Island and Anglican School. It’s easy to get into Rainforest Edge? How does this
Trinity Bay. With surrounding nature the city but feels like it could be miles compare to other options in Cairns?
reserves and permanent creeks, the away. The natural buffers created by the At Rainforest Edge, Kenfrost has house
Rainforest Edge estate won’t remain a creeks and rainforest on all sides of the and land packages ranging from $475,000
hidden gem for long. estate make it feel private. up to custom designed executive homes
around $1m. Our packages include
MORE: kenfrosthomes.com.au/ What types of homebuyers do you expect landscaping, boundary fencing to 3 sides,
rainforest-edge to be interested in Rainforest Edge? exposed aggregate driveways, large
Kenfrost is building a range of different format 600mm x 600mm porcelain tiles,
style homes here and we’ve had buyers safety screens, fans and air conditioning.
from all demographics. Most people Our kitchens have gloss cupboards and
looking at Rainforest Edge recently have stone benches, laundries have built in
been older households and the ones with benches and storage and bathrooms
mostly school-aged children. Kenfrost fitted with frameless screens and more.
has built everything from 3-bedroom, Kenfrost house and land packages are
2 bath 1 car homes to 5 bed 2 bath plus ready to move into with nothing but you,
media room and double garage. your furniture and blinds required!

SOUTH SIDE EXPANSION south side of Cairns. The new facility experience, and that feel of a big
will care for children through to school family is something we have worked
Mackillop Early Learning age, including babies, toddlers and hard to maintain as new families and
and Care Centre
kindy kids. more children come in.”
Construction has begun on the $2.5 Principal Luke Reed said the College Works will be completed in December
million MacKillop Early Learning had maintained its sense of family ahead of the planned January
and Care Centre on the ground of despite rapid growth. “When we opening. With high demand and
MacKillop Catholic College at Mount started in 2016 with 80 students and limited places available, parents are
Peter to cater for growth on the five classes it was a very intimate encouraged to enrol early.

57 • tropicnow.com.au