Traders in Purple greenlit for Southern Highlands community
National property and construction group Traders In Purple has been given the green light to develop 50 villas and terraces in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands.
The 2.1-hectare site on Argyle St is zoned for medium density residential housing and is within walking distance of the town centre, train station, Moss Vale Public School and Moss Vale Services Club.
Like many regional towns, Moss Vale has seen a surge in its median house price, rising from around $650,000 to $1 million in four years. Rents have also risen dramatically from an average of $480 a week to $650 over the same period.
A mix of three and four-bedroom single and double-storey terraces and villas with courtyards will be offered along with a central Village Green for residents to enjoy the outdoors and engage with their neighbours.
Detailed design will now commence ahead of an anticipated late 2024 sales launch.
The collection of free-standing and attached dwellings has been designed to meet demand from a growing number of locals wishing to downsize from large, high-maintenance homes as well as buyers priced out of the market.
Traders In Purple Development Director Thomas Zdun said Moss Vale’s population was forecast to increase by more than 4,500 by 2041, fuelled in part by Sydneysiders seeking a relaxed place to retire or take advantage of hybrid work arrangements.
“Moss Vale is about 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney and 2 hours by train which makes it an attractive destination for those who might only need to be in the office two or three days a week,” Zdun said.
“But the more pressing demand comes from locals who want to downsize from homes that are no longer appropriate as mobility and health declines with age.
“The diverse housing choice that will be offered in this new development will allow many long-standing residents to continue living in the locality, amongst their friends and support networks, in a contemporary home that is accessible and also less costly to maintain.”
Each of the 50 homes will be fitted with solar photovoltaic panels to keep energy bills in check and achieve the 7 Star NATHERS energy rating that has been mandatory in new homes since October last year.
Community consultation prior to lodging the DA contributed to the site masterplan and a focus on sustainable, naturally light homes and a garden outlook.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
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