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8 October 2024
It’s easy to understand why Ellendale’s master planned community in Upper Kedron is one of Brisbane’s most naturally beautiful and sought after addresses.
Ellendale is a true oasis located just 12 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Designed with community and the environment in mind, the area is close to the city, but without the hustle and bustle. It offers unparalleled access to nature while providing residents and visitors with access to a great range of local amenities.
Here are four reasons why residents love coming home to Ellendale:
Unbeatable location
With easy access to Brisbane CBD, Ellendale is surrounded by pristine bushland and neighboured by National Parks. Boasting excellent transport networks, locals can catch a bus to local schools, shops and community centres, as well as directly to the Ferny Grove Train Station.
Locals can also take advantage of the added convenience of Ellendale Shopping Village on Canvey Road, which features the Upper Kedron IGA, as well as dining, lifestyle, health and medical facilities. For anything more, the Keperra Great Western Super Centre is just five kilometres away.
For parents and families, The C&K Upper Kedron Childcare Centre, which caters to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old is located right next door to Ellendale Village Shopping Centre.
There are also a great range of schools including St Andrew’s Catholic School, Hilder Road State School, Ferny Grove State School and Ferny Grove High School, all of which are located less than 5 kilometres away.
The location is genuinely unbeatable. You’ll find everything you need close to home, including a range of local primary and high schools, bustling retail precincts, cafés, restaurants, and a myriad of local sporting venues and clubs. Ellendale is a community, designed to be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Outdoor Lifestyle
At Ellendale, residents have access to a wonderful range of outdoor and lifestyle amenities without venturing far from their homes
Ellendale offers a range of community facilities, designed to create a closer connection to the natural environment. The local Ellendale Park features a state-of the-art playground with an eight-metre play tower, climbing nets, swings, see-saw and shade sails. It’s the perfect place to relax amongst the trees and spot wildlife.
A series of walkways and bike paths meander through Ellendale’s tree-lined streets, perfect for relaxing afternoon strolls or dog walks. You’ll find shelters and bench seating located throughout the walkways, giving you the opportunity to sit back and take in the stunning surroundings.
The surrounding grassy areas also offer an ideal spot to soak up the sun and family picnics. Nearby, you’ll find our barbeque area and sheltered lookouts, perfect for catching up with neighbourhood friends.
Nestled against the South D’Aguilar National Park and just a short drive from the stunning Walkabout Creek and Enoggera Reservoir, Ellendale residents can enjoy access to some of Brisbane’s most picturesque walking and biking trails, perfect for exploring with friends and family. The area affords residents and visitors access to a wide range of outdoor activities from horse riding trails to canoeing in the local waterways in the nearby national park – there is something for everyone, no matter your lifestyle, preference or hobbies.
Commitment to sustainability
Designed and developed with a rich commitment to the environment, Ellendale’s focus has always been to retain, rehabilitate and enhance key corridors within the community, providing environmental benefits for the broader region.
The Ellendale vision is not only to protect the environment but to enhance it. During the design process, important natural features were identified and enhanced to provide both ecological and aesthetic value.
More than 40 per cent of Ellendale is reserved for open space and retained natural bushland, creating a tranquil community amongst the trees. This includes 91 hectares of land that is dedicated to natural bushland and landscaped parklands.
Included in the masterplan, an extensive five-year planting program was implemented, which includes the planting of 189,000 trees, shrubs, ground covers and fauna connections. The program will continue until 2029.
To further support local fauna, the Ellendale team has installed nesting boxes throughout the community, attracting species such as common brush-tailed possums, pale-headed rosellas, wood ducks, carpet pythons, and lace monitor lizards.
Additionally, 64 glider poles have been installed to aid sugar gliders and squirrel gliders in treetop travel and built fauna fences and underpasses to ensure the safety of these animals in their natural habitat.
Vibrant and connected community
Whether you are looking for a family home, upsizing, seeking community, or are drawn to Ellendale’s environmental commitments, Ellendale residents are part of a vibrant and connected community.
Ellendale’s commitment to community building extends beyond the estate, with Cedar Woods offering an annual Community Grants program. This initiative invests in and supports local not-for-profit groups, and over the past 5years, $40,000 has been donated to a mix of different organisations in the community to provide school supplies, sporting equipment, food and sanitary products, and more.
