STAGE one of the redevelopment of the former Marian College site is about to commence, with the developer and his recently appointed local real estate agent saying interest in the residential properties is “through the roof”.
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Developer Nick Daoud has partnered with Barry McEntee and his team from Goulburn First National Real Estate to handle the marketing of 17 villa style units in stage one of the development.
“Mr Daoud is an experienced and highly respected developer with a proven track record of providing first class residential apartments in quality developments both in NSW and Qld,” Mr McEntee said.
Mr Daoud has most recently been responsible for the ‘Vantage’ and ‘Elements’ buildings in Wollongong which have been very popular.
“We are excited to be involved in this project,” Mr McEntee said.
“We have known for some time that there is a huge demand for low maintenance, villa style homes in the CBD and the interest Nick’s development has attracted since it was unanimously approved by the council has confirmed this fact.
“The location and quality of these homes along with the fact Nick has provided the key features people want such as single level living, low maintenance courtyards, full advantage of the North aspect, double garages, three bedrooms plus ensuite and a full size good quality kitchen - all contained within a quiet, secure and private development.”
Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Geoff Kettle has become the number one ticket holder for the development having agreed to buy one of the villa style homes after he publicly declared his interest and left the room during council’s approval process.
Catholic Parish Priest Father Dermid McDermott congratulated the developers in a submission he provided as part of the approval process.
He said the quality of Mr Daoud’s development would not only enhance the Cathedral precinct, but prove popular with a number of parishioners looking to down size and enjoy inner city living.
“We will be launching an expressions of interest campaign very soon,” Mr McEntee said.
“I have already held meetings with a number of interested buyers and I welcome anybody who would like to know more about the development to contact me at my First National Real Estate office.”
The project, including a fourstorey convention centre, 96 serviced apartments and 17 residential villas, was recommended for approval at a December Council meeting.
Eleven buildings (including a former study hall, the ‘Mother Gabriel wing’, the science block, former Sisters of Mercy accommodation and the EC Manfred designed St John’s wing) will be demolished during Stage One.
Work to restore Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and an administration building (former convent) is also part of the major plan.
Part of a historic brick fence lining the property on the Bourke St side will also be demolished, along with a section on Clinton St. But the part wrapping around the convent and chapel will be kept.
Extensive landscaping is also proposed across the site.
In December, Mr Daoud estimated the project’s first stage to take some six months.
