Location is such an important consideration when building your dream home. Living close to green spaces, essential amenities, schools, public transport and scenic destinations can help to significantly enhance your lifestyle, delivering both enrichment and convenience.
Let’s take a look at what makes Harriott a desirable place to call home.
Walk to school
Excellent education is a short walk or cycle from your home at Harriott. The Armstrong Creek Education precinct features Armstrong Creek School, a combined primary and specialist school, and Iona College or Oberon High School for secondary education. Residents can also access ample excellent education opportunities in Geelong, just a short commute away.
Embrace nature
Access to parks and green spaces promotes a healthy lifestyle and enhances community cohesion. With more than two hectares of ecologically designed green space, and over 1km of walking and cycling trails in and around Harriott, every home is 200m from green spaces to explore.
Plus, located next to Harriott, the Sparrovale wetlands offer more opportunities to connect with nature close to home. The City of Geelong has a 20-year plan for the wetlands will see the area increase to a 500 hectare parkland with a focus on vegetation to help local wildlife flourish. Trail connections to the Barwon River Trail, Lake Connewarre and Geelong will also be established as part of these works, promising an expansive network for walking, running, cycling and nature enthusiasts. There’s so much natural beauty to enjoy on your doorstep.
Stroll to the shops
Just opposite Harriott, The Village Warralily is within easy walking distance. The precinct offers all your daily needs, including a Woolworths, Aldi, gym, cafes, a dentist and medical centre, and family-friendly dining options.
Connect and commute with ease
Efficient transport links are crucial for commuting and general convenience. You’ll find a bus stop at The Village Warralily, right on Harriott’s doorstep. This service connects to Waurn Ponds Railway Station, several local schools, and Deakin University. Plus, located just 6 minutes’ drive from Harriott, Marshall Station provides connection to Melbourne and Geelong central business districts. It takes approximately 7 minutes to reach Geelong Station and just over an hour to arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Cruise the coast
Harriott is an easy drive from the scenic wonders and renowned wineries of the Bellarine Peninsula. Every weekend has the potential to be an exciting coastal or culinary adventure. Here are some of our favourite destinations:
- Mt Duneed Estate – 15 minutes
- Flying Brick Cider Co – 23 minutes
- Barwon Heads – 15 minutes
- Ocean Grove – 20 minutes
- Point Lonsdale – 30 minutes
- Great Ocean Road – 30 minutes
- Queenscliff – 40 minutes
Get excited about emerging amenity
Harriott is a stone’s throw from the region’s proposed premier sports and recreation facilities – set to feature three football ovals, four soccer pitches, netball courts, and a pavilion. This means your life at Harriott will continue to become enriched as more exciting amenities emerge over the coming years.
Harriott offers a balanced blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, making it a compelling choice for homeowners seeking a high-quality lifestyle. Find your santuary at Harriott with both land and townhomes, now selling in an idyllic coastal community.