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Picton's local community and resort-style development, Stonequarry, hits the mark, as indicated by Macquarie Bank's Property Outlook 2003 where a chapter entitled "Wanted: Community Living" predicts a move towards community living.

The report says, "Purchasers will increasingly choose to live in places that offer a sense of community."

Recognising this need for community living, as baby boomers age and search for getaways in close proximity to the city, research shows that relocating residents are searching for low maintenance homes, with both security and lifestyle appeal, with citizens unified by there shared lifestyle choice.

The report also says, "Boomers who have worked hard for most of their lives now want to spend more time at play, or plan to in the future. Homes that are part of quality leisure-based communities appeal to this lifestyle aspiration."

The Macquarie Market Outlook lists the major factors in buying as:

• Site cohesive with the natural environment where sensitivity to the local area and lifestyle aspirations of residents are a focus
• Leisure facilities
• Diversity of housing styles
• Well served by community infrastructure
• Distinctive local identity, preserved by local council and community
• Affordability
• Accessibility - Easy access to a capital city, but far enough to feel worlds away.

Bradcorp's chief, Peter Brennan, and the driving force of the Stonequarry development says, "Macquarie Bank's Property Outlook 2003 chapter called 'Wanted Community Living' - is exactly the concept behind Stonequarry. In fact, every facet of the Report's criteria for community living has been integral to the criteria for Stonequarry."

Just one hour from Sydney Stonequarry is an easily accessible destination at the entrance to the Southern Highlands. The rolling hills are a get away for Sydneysider's who love the thrill of the city but who need space to live, relax and enjoy life. The village feel of the development offers the contemporary luxuries of a world class golf course, health spa, hotel and resort facilities with residential options of apartment, villas and homesites. The site boasts historical qualities as well with the property traversed by steam trains from the Rail transport museum in Thirlmere. The current trend suits the Stonequarry endeavor to provide innovation and a commitment to move beyond the accepted conventional housing development.

Mr. Brennan says, "We offer environs that foster a sense of pride in their locality and their community and give people places where they can raise their families and reconnect with the community values often lost in the hustle of urban life."

Certainly the current $800,000 revitalisation of Picton Town Centre confirms the gentrification of the region.

Mr. Brennan says, "With the village and historic feel reserved and enhanced by the revitalization, the region and its residents will be benefited enormously while creating a strong sense of pride and community values."

The size of the available Stonequarry home sites range from 4,000 sq. meters to 1.360 hectares. Prices range from $315,000 to $465,000 with the final release of 20 home sites.

The style and contemporary elegance of Stonequarry is reflected in their Picton office, located at Shop 1, Town Square, 150 -158 Argyle Street, Picton, below the Pumphouse Gym.

For enquiries regarding Stage One Release, Stonequarry's local representative, Brian Richardson on 0418 602 292.