Nurturing green beauty
Catherine Park Estate - like its predecessors Harrington Park and Harrington Grove - is renowned for its leafy tree-lined streets and preserved green areas. The vision for such a green community takes...
View ArticleDave Van Houten – the tree expert
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET INTO THIS FIELD? Ever since I was young, my parents were avid gardeners. I loved seeing the rewards in the growth of the flowers and vegetables and fruits. When I was 17, at...
View ArticleInterview New Resident
Shannan and Janelle Nelson HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT CATHERINE PARK ESTATE? Shannan: We came for a drive and we were looking for land this way and we loved it out here. We loved Harrington Grove...
View ArticleWhat’s in a (street) name - Part 1
Meaning behind street names Building a new home means knowing every intimate detail of the lot, the home, the orientation and the area. But for many, the meaning behind their street name can remain an...
View ArticleThe benefits of well-designed dog parks for communities
Pets play an important part in our lives. Research shows that pets can help improve a person’s mental and physical health, reduce the effects of stress, facilitate social interaction between people...
View ArticleBetter connected: Gregory Hills Drive opens
Catherine Park Estate will become even better connected with the opening of the remaining five kilometres of Gregory Hills Drive today - providing direct access from Camden Valley Way at Gregory Hills...
View ArticleBetter by design: less energy usage through clever design
A new design method within the housing industry aims to enable you to live comfortably with minimal use of air-conditioning throughout the summer months, or heating in winter. These smart designs...
View ArticleThe Art Of Feng Shui: Positively Impacting Design
Feng Shui has been practised in China for well over 6,000 years, and played a significant role in shaping the country’s architecture. Despite attempts to supress it during the Cultural Revolution of...
View Article100 little things series: Top 5 tips for decorating your home for Christmas
Decorating your house for Christmas can be easily overlooked with all the other things to organise, but adorning your home with the season’s aesthetic gems ensures that it will truly be the most...
View ArticleWelcome to Catherine Park Estate
Catherine Park Estate is a community that residents relate to and identify with – and simply a place where people love to live. It is designed around the desire to live somewhere clearly distinctive,...
View ArticleCatherine Park Estate residents celebrate their first Christmas together
Santa made an appearance, the champagne was sipped and the laughter filled the air at the very first Residents’ Christmas Party on Friday 1 December. The pioneering residents of Catherine Park Estate...
View ArticleInterview New Resident
New resident, Andrew Zaia had this to say about Catherine Park Estate How did you first hear about Catherine Park Estate? I heard about it from a person who purchased a block of land in there as well....
View ArticleHitting the mark with new Paw Park
The highly-anticipated Kensington release which includes both completed homes and land to build on – is now available. Kensington also features an off-leash dog park – Paw Park – plus playing fields...
View ArticleSmooth sailing on new roads
Upgrades to Oran Park Drive Harrington Estates has recently completed important upgrades to Oran Park Drive, which will be sure to improve traffic flow and safety in the area. Oran Park Drive is an...
View ArticleNew sales office, continued warm welcome
The team at Catherine Park Estate is proud to welcome residents and visitors to its new sales office in a brand new home, built by our partner builder, MainVue Homes and located at 18 Myer Way, near...
View ArticleRobbins Lane: the jewel in the crown at Catherine Park Estate
See the first splash of colour as the trees blossom for spring. Smell the early morning dew on the emerald grass and feel the sunshine warm your face. Robbins Lane is making excellent progress and...
View ArticleThe veggie patch: eyesore or fridge filler?
There is little doubt about the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables. It means little to no pesticides, savings at the checkout, an excuse to do physical exercise and a great life lesson...
View ArticleWelcome to 2018
The summer holidays are now a set of sepia-coloured memories and faded tan lines, and we are excited to launch into 2018 with a bigger bang than ever. Our community is coming to life before our very...
View ArticleTop 5 things to consider in a home design
There are so many thoughts and emotions one faces on the cusp of building a new home. The possibilities seem endless (and somewhat confronting) and after a while, it can be difficult to tell one floor...
View ArticleCatherine Parks welcomes a new resident
Catherine Park Estates newest resident is from Mangrove Mountain on the Central Coast; lively, welcoming and environmentally-minded. ‘Fifi’ – the 10-metre high Ficus Hillii Fig tree – will welcome...
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