REIMAGINE LIFE IN THE HUNTER INTRODUCING RADFORD PARK THROUGH LOCAL EYES Hunter Valley SPRING/ SUMMER EDITION RADFORD PARK LETS YOU LIVE LARGE AND OFFERS INCREDIBLE VALUE. NOW HOME BUYERS LOOKING FOR SPACE AND AFFORDABILITY CAN HAVE MORE THAN JUST A LONG LUNCH IN THE HUNTER VALLEY. ONLY 90 MINUTES’ DRIVE FROM SYDNEY, AN HOUR FROM HORNSBY, 30 MINUTES TO NEWCASTLE AND THE BEACH. The most prestigious, spacious, picturesque lots in the Hunter Valley. Live life local and indulge in the things you love each and every day. BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER BELFORD LIFE PRESENTED BY
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REIMAGINE LIFE IN THE HUNTER
INTRODUCING R ADFORD PARK THROUGH LOCAL EYES
Hunter ValleySPRING/ SUMMER EDITION
RADFORD PARK LETS YOU LIVE LARGE AND OFFERS INCREDIBLE VALUE. NOW HOME BUYERS LOOKING FOR SPACE AND
AFFORDABILITY CAN HAVE MORE THAN JUST A LONG LUNCH IN THE HUNTER VALLEY. ONLY 90 MINUTES’ DRIVE FROM SYDNEY,
AN HOUR FROM HORNSBY, 30 MINUTES TO NEWCASTLE AND THE BEACH.
The most prestigious, spacious, picturesque lots in the Hunter Valley. Live life local and indulge in the things you love each and every day.
BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER
BELFORD LIFE
P R E S E N T E D B Y
EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE HUNTER SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS
Experience everyday Hunter Valley life and its simple pleasures through local eyes. They are yours to enjoy throughout the seasons when you’re fortunate enough to call Radford Park home.
LIVE LARGEIN THE HUNTER
There’s something about the air in the Hunter. It’s clearer, fresher. Especially first thing. Draw inspiration from the quality of the light on a morning walk. Capture it on your view-filled verandah, or at a concert under a starry Hunter sky.
Proximity to Sydney and Newcastle, brought even closer by the new Hunter Expressway, is making this more than just an exciting destination to visit, but a place to really live.
All this is brought to you by Belford Land, established developers with a reputation for delivering quality properties and the perfect Hunter lifestyle. Come see for yourself. From daily needs, essential for today’s urbanites, to its expansive natural splendour, Radford Park lets you live the life you love, each and every day.
Catch signature annual events like Jazz in the Vines and the Lovedale Long Lunch, or one-off, open-air concerts by music legends.
Source creamy cheeses, olive oils, smokehouse and fresh local products, grown and made across the fertile valley.
Pull out a table on the grass in your Radford Park home, enjoy a picnic with good friends, fantastic food, great wines and stunning views.
Sit down to award-winning alfresco dining or alongside a grand, flickering fireplace.
See Neil Diamond in concert under the starsGrammy-winning singer-songwriter embarks on the Australian leg of his world tour.
Catch the classic Fleetwood Mac line-upStevie Nicks, Lindsay Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie.
Spend an afternoon with Katie NoonanOne of Australia’s most versatile and beloved vocalists.
The country’s biggest names in jazz The annual ‘Jazz in the Vines’ on the last Saturday in October.
Get arty with Australia’s largest outdoor sculpture showThe annual Sculpture in the Vineyards.
Music legend Sir Elton John Kicks off his Australian tour with his only outdoor show.
Legendary Cold Chisel Brings a blistering live show to the Hunter Valley with their One Night Stand tour.
Simply Red are back With a world tour and a brand new album, ‘Big Love’, with special guests Tina Arena and Natalie Imbruglia.
Chefs growing their own is almost mandatory up here, but it’s easy to source your own paddock-to-plate produce for your table or creative wares made by prominent local artists.
Peruse the eclectic Sacred Tree Markets just a few minutes down the road in Branxton. It showcases over 95 outstanding local artists,
designers, growers, makers, healers, and lovers of all things beautiful who come together every third Sunday in the lush grounds of an old primary school.
Or visit the annual Maitland Aroma Festival, a coffee and chocolate affair that aims to ward off the annual chill with the best local coffee roasters, a delectable range of chocolates and much more.
If you’re eager for exercise, Cypress Lakes boasts an 18-hole championship course or head to the local Branxton green and still be home in time for morning tea.
Relax, unwind and feel pampered from head-to-toe at a luxurious spa in one the area’s many resorts.
Enjoy scenic walks, meander through beautiful gardens or peruse the eclectic stores dotted throughout charming townships nearby.
Buy some fresh bread, a few wedges of your favourite fromage, and sit out on your verandah to enjoy.
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HUNTER LIFESTYLE
Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley is brimming with young blood and a vibrant food scene.
Explore the countless vineyards for which this wine country is renowned, cellaring fine vintages for special occasions or quiet tipples at home.
Replenish in the sunFor breakfast and brunch options, the choices are many. Start the day al fresco, with fine Campos coffee in Café Enzo’s enchanting courtyard or alongside the antique open fireplace indoors. Or try the Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, a casual Euro deli/café, alongside De Iuliis winery in Pokolbin.
Made with loveStock up on delicious cured meats at Lovedale Smokehouse where Ben Sales smokes bacon, chorizo, duck, ham, mussels, rainbow trout, salami, salmon, turkey, and more.
Quaffing off the beaten trackFor a taste of something a little more boutique, pop down to the Small Winemakers Centre showcasing the best boutique wineries of the region including Hart & Hunter, Thomas Wines and The Little Wine Company.
Dinner with a viewBistro Molines is unparalleled for views and provincial French food, although Esca Bimbadgen comes close in the scenery stealing stakes.
June brings fine fareCome June each year, the annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month shines a spotlight on the area’s vibrant wine scene and its culinary offerings, which have gained newfound attention in the past few years.
Head to Muse when the first black figs roll in for the season, paired with entrees,
mains, local game and desserts.
Exemplary semillon and shiraz are a given, but new single-vineyard wines
have the place abuzz.
Pokolbin’s Binnorie Dairy specialise in soft cheeses using locally
sourced milk. Taste their signature marinated fetta, labna and duetto.
Life centres around the grape, the glass and the plate in the Hunter. And living here means there’s no need to rush. You get to savour them all in your own good time.
Muse chef – Troy Rhoades-Brown
Troy Rhoades-Brown exemplifies the Hunter’s new wave of culinary talent. Co-owner and head chef of the one-hatted Muse Restaurant at Hungerford Hill and newer venture, Muse Kitchen, Troy has won acclaim for his focus on seasonal, regional food and exceptional service.
Muse Restaurant is now one of the most respected restaurants in the Hunter Valley. It won its first Chef ’s Hat in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 18 months after opening. In the same year the Restaurant and Catering Association awarded Muse the best regional restaurant in NSW and Contemporary Australian Restaurant Regional NSW.
Three years later, Troy took out the title of Young Restaurateur of the Year 2014 at the Appetite for Excellence awards.
The original Muse offers fine dining in a soaring timber, stone and glazed space with a massive stone fireplace, while sister venue, Muse Kitchen, is a more casual dining experience. Yet both share a similar seasonal focus on locally sourced produce. Follow Troy’s tweets and you will see he spends as much time harvesting herbs and vegetables from their own garden as he does in the kitchen.
IN AND AROUND THE HUNTER
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SPRING/ SUMMER EDITION SPRING/ SUMMER EDITION
October 31, 2015 Tyrell’s Vineyard1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
October 31 to November 29, 2015 Wollombi
December 5, 2015 Hope Estate2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
December 12, 2015 Hope Estate2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
February 20, 2016 Bimbadgen Winery790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
November 7, 2015at Roche EstateCorner of Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin NSW 2320
November 14 & 15 2015 at Hope Estate2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
A L O C A L F L AVOU RA WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPIRIT
EVERYDAY LIFE MOVES TO A MORE RELAXED RHYTHM
Local. It’s a word that pops up often in the Hunter Valley – in its menus, its produce, and its sense of community.
Off the land, into the kitchen, and onto the plate. It’s the kind of honest ethos that makes people who live here feel a heightened connection to place and a rare and welcoming camaraderie that lifts the spirit.
Proximity to Sydney has made the Hunter Valley one of the most visited regions in Australia. But rapid new expressway connections have given it new focus as a place to live year-round.
Look around. Rolling hillsides give you space to breathe; café culture is flourishing; and talented young chefs are creating a thriving and diverse foodie scene.
Like a piece of heaven that’s fallen to earth, the area is overflowing with farmers’ markets, chic day spas, fine restaurants, elegant galleries, quaint country towns, antique shops in historic villages and beautiful scenery.
Follow the aroma of espresso to sunny outdoor tables with mountains as a backdrop. Give in to temptation at the chocolate festivals. Roll out a picnic rug and soak up the creative vibes at Jazz in the Wines, or a superstar concert under the stars.
And there’s plenty going on inside as well. Perusing the quaint village stores or imbibing the views from the verandah of your beautiful Radford Park home.
Just down the hill from Radford Park is Branxton, a beautiful little corner of the valley with a quaint village vibe.
This small town sits at the heart of the Hunter on the New England Highway and has retained its historical charm with fine colonial architecture, friendly locals and an easy pace.
Low-key vineyards are dotted across the rolling hillsides, the local Branxton golf course sits just on town limits, and there’s even a railway station nearby.
Lying between Maitland, Singleton and Cessnock, it is moments from the nearby Pokolbin culinary hub. For location independent professionals, executives and families,
Radford Park is the perfect location with much to offer diverse lifestyles.
Small town with a big heartIt won’t take long to get to know your friendly locals. Everyone is quick to smile. It’s that kind of place. Don’t be surprised if a wave “hello” turns into an hour-long chat.
Spirit of community
The pace is definitely more relaxed here. It’s where kids can be kids, families flourish, and life moves in a more natural rhythm. Handy for parents, Branxton residents have access to several local schools.
Stylish yet casual open-air dining For a fabulous lunch, head to award-winning Muse Kitchen in nearby Pokolbin. Dine outside on casual bistro fare that is unpretentious, uncomplicated and presented without fuss, inspired by seasonal produce grown up the road.
Everyday essentials close to homeFor your daily essentials, it’s nice to know you can source everything just down the road. The local Branxton butcher supplies fresh cuts just the way you like it, the IGA has pantry staples covered, and the baker is stocked with fresh bread.
If you can’t find what you are looking for in Branxton, major national retailers can be found only 20 minutes away in Rutherford or Singleton.
Within a seven-minute drive is the neighbouring village of Huntlee that will soon boast a brand new retail town centre and Coles supermarket.
For peace of mind, the John Hunter Hospital, one of Australia’s leading hospitals, is just 30 minutes from Radford Park.
Greening the homefrontRadford Park’s winding roads and verges are already beautifully landscaped, but when you want to add that extra flush of green, Branxton nursery will get your garden lawns and flower beds beautiful in no time.
Branxton Rosary Park School Branxton Antique Shop Branxton Butcher
Branxton Bakery + Cafe
Sacred Tree Markets, Branxton
Branxton main street Muse Kitchent, Pokolbin Branxton Nursery
Coming from Sydney or Newcastle, the Hunter Expressway now lands you directly among the picturesque rolling hills of the Hunter Valley, just two kilometres from Radford Park’s grand sandstone entrance on Elderslie Road.
CLOSER THAN EVER
High-speed broadband and new express roads keep you connected.
No longer just a weekend destination, the Hunter Valley now offers an affordable cosmopolitan lifestyle for a more permanent home buyer.
Its wide open spaces, beautiful scenery and sense of freedom are givens, but recent major investments in infrastructure have made the Hunter a desirable and realistic option for many.
The new Hunter Expressway is the buzz of the region. It has made this popular tourist region even more accessible, shortening the trip to Newcastle and opening up the area to residents from Sydney to the Central Coast.
As well as all the doorstep markets, concerts, restaurants and cafes, you’re only 90 minutes’ drive from Sydney, an hour from Hornsby, 30 minutes to Newcastle and the beach.
Rapid connectivity doesn’t stop at the express roads. The National Broadband Network (NBN) has already been rolled out across Radford Park as Hunter homes and businesses reap early benefits of high-speed internet technology.
Combined with Radford Park’s spacious yet affordable blocks, it’s brought living and working from here closer than ever.
INTRODUCING RADFORD PARK
“The land size is perfect. We wanted something large but not too big to handle. And, to be honest, we could never
afford anything near that land size in Sydney. It’s quiet, and you can breathe. Houses aren’t butted up against
RADFORD PARKMaking the most of beautiful natural topography and expansive views of the surrounding ranges, Radford Park’s spacious blocks let you create your ideal home, with all of the advantages of proximity to major centres and a new expressway to take you there.
BUILDING YOUR RADFORD PARK HOME IN A QUALITY BUILT ENVIRONMENT
• Radford Park has been recognised as a finalist in the Urban Development Institute of Australia Awards for Best Residential Development and Most Outstanding Project in Regional NSW.
• Flexible design guidelines aim to safeguard the value of your investment, encouraging a visually attractive environment.
• Thoughtful master planning, intensive tree plantings and landscaping create pleasant, inviting and attractive streetscapes.
• All lots provide underground power, town water, sewer and are NBN ready.
There’s no place like home, especially one that’s been created with your own personal vision in mind.
CREATE YOUR VISION
If you’ve ever wanted to build the perfect life, the perfect home and shape a place of your own, Radford Park is your chance to create something special.
For space and affordability, the spacious one-acre lots are like a dream come true for Sydney and Newcastle buyers. The setting is stunning, spilling, across gently undulating hills with the Brokenback mountains perfectly framed in view.
Unconstrained and open to truly beautiful and expansive vistas, you can create a home without compromise. Voluminous space, light-filled rooms, ideal indoor-outdoor living, and a kitchen that’s made just for you; you’re free to choose the way you want to live.
You can customise your brand new home down to the very last detail, from the big picture architecture to those perfect finishes and fittings.
Flexible design guidelines give you scope to create your ultimate dream while confident that every Radford Park home, though distinctive, will be visually appealing.
Imagine yourself here, waking to the wrap- around views, entertaining on relaxed verandahs overlooking the rolling green hills, the vineyards and mountains beyond.
It’s always good to get to know your neighbours. We speak to those who call this place home. Radford Park’s new residents and locals who live and work nearby share the many rewards and insider insights into
this special part of the world.
“We loved the views, the mountains, the fresh air – and the location so close to town is ideal.
Branxton still has that small village feel but is close enough to larger centres. The Hunter
Expressway and the quick drive to the coast, Newcastle and Sydney sealed the deal.”
- Sydneysiders, Kirsty and Craig Duck
The playground of Sydney’s food, wine and golfing connoisseurs, the Hunter Valley’s green hills and wide open spaces are now attracting a new kind of resident.
Its celebrated semillon, shiraz and verdelho may entice the weekend crowds but what is it that draws people here to live?
Sydneysiders, Kirsty and Craig Duck, are in the process of completing their sprawling Radford Park home. They simply can’t wait to move in.
“We wanted out of the rat race that is Sydney. It’s just getting too big, too out of control. We were married in Pokolbin and loved the area. We saw Radford Park and we were sold!”
“Local shop owners recognise us instantly, which certainly makes you feel part of the community. We adore the wine and foodie scene, and the concerts are definitely a huge bonus. Family and friends are already booking rooms with us ahead of time.”
Shirley and Peter George are neighbours further along the hillside. They too, love the sense of community this place fosters. After spending many years in Newcastle, the pair felt a yearn for country life, choosing Radford Park for its elevated position, good size blocks and Branxton’s easy access to the expressway.
“The best thing is the peace and tranquillity of the place, and knowing that in the years ahead Branxton is going places. The expressway is opening up so many opportunities for the area.
It has the chance to be the showpiece of the Hunter.”
People who move here do seem to throw down strong roots. While not a Radford Park resident, Ganga Ma is a well-known face in Branxton.
She runs Branxton’s monthly Sacred Tree Markets, an eclectic artisanal showcase for artists, growers, makers, healers and lovers of all things beautiful.
Describing herself as an energetic healer, soy drinker, and dedicated Facebook fan, Ganga Ma’s passion for conscious consumerism and ‘slow processes’ has her right at home in the village.
“As a mother of two, this is a great place to raise children. We are inspired by living here. There’s a sense of connectedness that you just don’t get in the city.”
“Look at that view,” said Ganga Ma, as we sat, sipping hot tea in the Radford Park show home, gazing towards the mountain ridge. “Doesn’t it make you feel great?”
“The community is so warm, friendly and welcoming to people from all walks of life,” said Shirley and Peter.
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