Narre Warren - Melbourne



Narre Warren is situated 40 kilometres South East of Melbourne in the City of Casey which extends from the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges to the Western Port Bay. It borders the elite suburbs of Berwick and Lynbrook as well as Cranbourne and Endeavour Hills.

 

Narre Warren is on the edge of the metropolitan area but with the outlying farming districts, Narre Warren offers the best of both worlds.

Roads
In Narre Warren has easy access in to the City using either: Princes Highway or the Monash Freeway.

Nearest airports
Tullamarine which is 60km away

Nearest Rail
Webb Street, Narre Warren

Hospitals
Dandenong or Berwick
 

Retirement Villages
Lynbrook

Dogs
This is a dog friendly area. There are many off leash areas


Shopping:
Westfield Fountain Gate (named after one of the earlier subdivisions) is at the heart of the main commercial precinct in Narre Warren. Is is one of the largest shopping centres in Australia, housing many of Australia's major retailers, with an area of 81,300 square metres, containing 250 shops.  The centre has been made famous by the popular Australian television show Kath and Kim, parts of which were also filmed at Westfield Southland. Also within the area is a large $18 Million swimming complex which has a number of pools, including a wave pool

The civic precinct is located inside the boundary of Westfield, and includes the City of Casey municipal offices, Narre Warren Library and the Casey ARC (Aquatic and Recreation Centre). This precinct is currently being reconsidered for a $300 million redevelopment by the Casey Council.

Adjacent to the centre on Narre Warren North Road is the Fountain Gate Regional Shopping Centre and the Casey Lifestyle Centre consisting of larger retailers in warehouse-style stores.

There is also a local shopping strip that developed around the Narre Warren Railway Station in Webb Street


 


Schools in Narre Warren
 

Primary

Oatlands Primary School,

Maramba Primary School,

Don Bosco Primary School,

Narre Warren North Primary School

Trinity Primary Catholic School

Strathaired Primary School

Narre Warren South**

 

Fountain Gate Primary School,  Narre Warren South P-12 College, to suit the change in growth areas.
 

Secondary

Eumemmerring College,

Narre Warren South**

Heritage College**

 

Further Education

Monash University - Berwick

Chisholm TAFE - Berwick

** Top Ranking Schools


Property


The property market in Narre Warren has seen considerable growth in recent years with housing options remaining very affordable compared to nearby suburbs.  Housing in Narre Warren caters for a broad range of families from first home buyers all the way to the prestige one acre lifestyle properties.

Narre Warren is a wonderful community to bring up a family while providing entertainment and facilities for all age groups.

12 months to August 2008
  HOUSES UNITS
  Narre Warren Region Narre Warren Region
Median Prices $285,000 $305,000 $232,000 $245,000
Long Term Trend 8.7% 10.6% 7.7% 10.5%
Auction clearance rates 72% 59% SNR 68%
Days on Market 45 59 38 64
Discounting 5% 5% 5% 5%
SNR = Statistically Not Reliable.
*Based on sales reported to Australian Property Monitors

 

 

Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your money in Narre Warren:

Price: $885,000 or approx £415,000

This house is for those whom appreciate style and elegance. Your guests will be impressed as they come up the driveway and park under the grand portico. Without getting wet in the rain they will enter through the double solid timber doors into a large and gracious hallway and from there walk into the formal rooms that combine sitting and dining areas. The master suite is located at one end of the house, beyond the formal areas. It has a generous bath, double basins and huge walk -in- robe. It also has a courtyard where you will be able to enjoy a private breakfast in the peaceful surroundings. Better than a hotel !

Nothing has been missed in this home, as it combines both elegant styling and all the spaces and amenities you could wish for - study, powder- room, walk- in- pantry, large linen cupboard, large laundry, open- plan meals, family and rumpus rooms and a generous loggia for outdoor entertaining. this is a home that is made for family and entertaining on a generous scale.
 

 

 

Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your money in Narre Warren:

Price: $400,000 or approx £188,000

 

A five bedroom family property that will feel like home the moment you walk through the front door. Featuring en suite and walk in robe to two of the bedrooms, charming timber kitchen overlooking meals area, spacious formal lounge/dining room and two family rooms one upstairs and another one downstairs. Extra features include alarm, intercom, ducted heating, spa bath, air conditioner, ceiling fans, double lockup garage with remote and rear access, in ground swimming pool, under cover paved entertaining area

 


Below is an example of the type of property you can get for your money in Narre Warren:

Price: $250,000 or approx £117k

 

Beautifully appointed
Light & bright
Low maintenance gardens
Quality fittings throughout
Low body corporate fees
Easy access to freeway, schools & Fountain Gate

  


 

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