On Wednesday, 12 April 2017, the Newenham team welcomed leaders from local businesses from Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills to a behind-the-scenes look at the wide-open spaces and new approach to residential development on offer in the heart of Mount Barker, South Australia. The festivities were catered by the lovely Henrietta Rollings and […]
There are several things to consider before deciding on the best solution for heating and cooling your new home at Newenham. It is important to make an informed decision about your heating and cooling, as it is generally the biggest user of electricity in your home at about 40% of the total bill. A conversation […]
People who make the tree-change to Newenham will be able to choose from some stunning boutique, custom home designs by our newest South Australian building partner, Aspire Homes. Our vision for Newenham has always been to create a space that reflects the picturesque Adelaide Hills landscape around us and allows for one-off, beautiful building designs […]
What do you think when you hear the word ‘development’? Chances are environmental awareness doesn’t spring to mind. Fortunately, life’s good if you’re a Newenham tree. Arborists, scientists, and environmentalists were consulted when Burke Urban developed the masterplan for this beautiful piece of land. “We have hundreds if not thousands of trees going into Newenham,” […]
Making the tree-change from the bustling city to the leafy green Hills is a dream for many Adelaideans but what is it really like? And what happens when the honeymoon wears off? Our own Marketing, Community and Sales Director, Olivia Burke and her family recently moved from Adelaide to Mount Barker, to experience Hills living […]
When buying land, finding the perfect patch to build your dream home can seem a daunting prospect – but it doesn’t need to be. Blocks literally come in all shapes and sizes, locations and orientations and each have their own benefits. So how do you decide where to buy or what to look for? A […]
A passion for creating beautiful and wholesome foods from fresh produce while living in a similarly nourishing setting has led Italian bakery couple Maria and Mario to sell up in the city and purchase in the wellness-inspired Newenham residential estate on the outskirts of Mount Barker. The couple, who run the Dolce Classico store […]
We’re delighted to announce that Newenham’s neighbourhood village has recently received Council approval. This is not going to be another ‘big-box’ development, but a beautifully designed centre with real character and charm. Our vision for this neighbourhood village includes a range of specialty shops, a 2500sqm convenience supermarket, chemist, cafe and possibly a local bakery and cafe with outdoor […]
We’re thrilled to welcome our first future residents to Newenham – Nairne couple Jodi and Mike as well as Annette from Bateman’s Bay in New South Wales. All were unanimous in their reasons for choosing Newenham as their special place to call home – the real sense of community, the bigger blocks, peaceful setting and close […]
We are delighted with the progress of the restoration on one of Newenham’s original cottages, which is on track to open its doors as our Sales and Information Centre in Spring 2016. This building is a part of Newenham’s history and we’re proud to be preserving it, whilst modernising its functionality for the communities’ benefit. The location […]
Construction of a $350m housing estate west of Mt Barker has commenced, following building approvals from the town’s council. Developer Burke Urban has begun the first stage of the Newenham Estate off Flaxley and Bollen roads, with internal sewerage works completed last month. A small number of future residents signed the first land sale contracts in May. Their properties will form the […]
While Newenham’s commissioned sculptor at the Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium (AHISS), Liu Yang, is undoubtedly making a name for himself on the international sculptor stage, it could all have been so different but for his bold decision to change course and follow his heart. The decision has been a good one for Liu, […]
The third Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium (AHISS) is approaching the halfway mark, with activity at The Cedars in Hahndorf increasingly frenetic as the eight artists from across the world chisel away to complete their sculptures before April 25 when the Symposium ends. Among them is Chinese sculptor Lui Yang, who we’re delighted to have […]
Newenham will soon become home to a remarkable stone sculpture and also be the starting point of a seven-stop mini sculpture trail through the Adelaide Hills. That’s because we have joined forces with the Adelaide Hills International Sculpture Symposium (AHISS) to commission one of the works which will be created by innovative Chinese sculptor, Liu […]
A community farm, function centre, new private school and neighbourhood hub are planned for a $350m Newenham estate to be built west of Mount Barker. Developer Burke Urban this week unveiled plans for the 100ha site off Flaxley and Bollen Roads, which will eventually house up to 730 allotments. The Newenham Estate, named after the historic […]
Development in the Adelaide Hills seems to be everywhere. New housing estates have been popping up from one end of the region to the other. To those who feel development is a dirty word, just watch this space as the Burke family show some exciting innovation around community, environment, wellbeing and lifestyle. The $350 million […]
Mount Barker’s population is set to grow by another 2000 following the announcement of a $350 million, 730-home development. The 100ha site, to be called Newenham, features a proposed school site, a sports and recreation centre, a community centre, wetlands and a 8ha community farm. The first stage, a parcel of 17-25ha, will include 200 […]