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It’s an exciting time at
Manzeene Village in
Lara, with purchasers
in stages two and
three commencing
construction on
their homes.
Dacland General Manager of
Delivery, Marc Akkerman said the
Dacland team is looking forward
to registering more stages at
Manzeene Village and welcoming
new residents to the community
in the coming months.
“We’re delighted to see
purchasers at Manzeene Village
settle their land and begin building
a home of their own in the Lara
community,” said Marc.
“Manzeene Village in Lara is one
of Melbourne’s best kept secrets
offering residents a unique lifestyle,
with existing transport links to
both Geelong and the Melbourne
CBD. The community is also
close to the well-established Lara
community, offering easy access
to everyday conveniences.”
First home buyers at Manzeene
Village may also be eligible for the
State Government’s first home
buyer incentives including the
removal of stamp duty costs and
the doubling of the First Home
Owners Grant.
At Manzeene Village there are
plenty of opportunities to engage
with your local community. Here is
a guide with some local places for
you to try:
1. Forest Road Medical Centre
Manzeene Village has easy access
to several medical facilities
including Forest Road Medical
Centre, which is just a short drive
away. Should you ever require
medical assistance these guys
would be happy to help,
call (03) 5282 8872.
2. Lara Swimming Club
Supporting your local sports club
is a wonderful way to get involved
with your local community. The
Lara swimming club is a great
activity for kids, easy to get to
from the community and a
fantastic way to meet new
people in your local area, visit
3. Lara community centre
The Lara community centre is
a wonderful way to get to know
people in your community. Here
you can find classes, events and
information on local activities that
match your interests,
visit
4. Millar’s Cafe
The local area has some fantastic
cafes that the whole family will
enjoy. Indulge in brunch, catch
up with friends or pick up your
coffee fix at Millar’s Cafe. This
café is the perfect place to
start your weekends.
5. You Yang’s Regional Park
An adventurous day out is just
around the corner at You Yang’s
Regional Park. This is a fantastic
park for mountain biking and has
over 50km of trails, catering to
riders of different ages and abilities.
The park is also well known for its
magnificent views, birdlife, rock-
climbing and abseiling, bushwalks
and picnics, providing plenty of
fun for everyone to enjoy.
6. The Surf Coast
Just 35 minutes away are some of
Victoria’s best surf beaches with
fantastic beach side eateries. The
surf coast is the perfect place to
visit on weekends, particularly
during Summer. Soak in the
picturesque views of Torquay
and the great ocean road whilst
spending the day on the beach
with your family.
7. Everyday Essentials
Manzeene Village is within easy
reach of everyday essentials. The
Lara Village shops on Waverley
Road has plenty of local retailers
and services, including Coles and
Woolworth’s just 10 minutes from
the community.
The region also has several
larger shopping centres including
Corio Central, Bellpost Shopping
Centre and Market Square
Shopping Centre. These centres
host up to 70 specialty stores,
including popular labels such as
Cotton On and JB Hi-Fi.
Cheryl and her
partner, Josemond
were delighted by the
charming country vibe
found at Manzeene
Village in Lara.
The couple, who first met
volunteering at the Braybrook and
Maidstone Neighbourhood House
a couple of years ago, are looking
forward to settling into a peaceful
lifestyle in Lara.
“Our builder introduced us to
Manzeene Village and the more we
learnt about it, the more appealing
it became. We were looking for a
small community, with access to
everything we need.” said Cheryl.
“We visited the local area on
weekends and fell in love with
Lara’s country town feel, it will be
the perfect location for us to settle.”
They have decided to build
a four bedroom, two-bathroom
home with Metricon. Cheryl is
particularly looking forward to
her new kitchen and outdoor
entertaining space.
“We have decided to create
a large kitchen, which is really
exciting because I love cooking and
cannot wait to prepare meals in our
new home. We will also have a nice
outdoor entertaining space which
will be a lot of fun,” said Cheryl.
The couple who are currently
renting in Braybrook, are looking
forward to becoming home owners
in their new community.
“It is really exciting to join a new
community, we are looking forward
to meeting new people and starting
a new, quieter life at Manzeene.”
A peaceful lifestyle awaits at Manzeene Village
Cheryl and Josemond are looking forward
to settling into a peaceful lifestyle in Lara.
Your guide to Manzeene Village
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