Burbank Views Summer 2011

BURBANK VIEWS SUMMER 2011

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In this issue...• Managingdirector’saddress

• Peaceofmind…guaranteed

• Burbankpremiereshomefor$44,000off

• Burbank’sexcellenceawarded4yearsrunning

• TheMerchistonwinstopgong

• EdgynewlookforEdge

• Newdisplays

• Luxurylivingfortheover55s

• Recipe

Issue 20 - Summer 2011

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Welcome to the summer issue of the Burbank Views.

With this first issue for the year –and, indeed, the decade – comea number of exciting plans forBurbank.

While the construction industry isan ever-changingone –whatwas10 or 20 years ago is not today,and will not be tomorrow – ournumberonefocusatBurbankhas,andalwayswillbe,ourclientsandourproducts.

As ever, Burbank is passionatelycommitted to building a lifestyleforfamiliesbyprovidingourclientswith sustainable, innovative, high-value solutions. Our goal is todeliver homes that our clients areproudof.

While Burbank is one of the topfive volume builders in Victoria,weenvisagethat,overthecomingyears, Burbank will be furtherembraced as a household name.We would like to see operationsgrow outside of the Melbournemetropolitan area as the benefits

of regional expansion are furtherrealisedbyourgrowingpopulation.

On a national level, Burbankis preparing to expand intoQueensland, where we lookforwardtocontinuingourongoingcommitment tobuildgoodqualityhomesthatarebothaffordableandsustainable.

ButBurbankisn’tjustabouthomes.

WiththeBurbankGroupcomprisingBurbank Plumbing, DynamicTechnology Solutions, NationalPacificFinance,BigandSmall,andFreehold Investment Management–justtonameafew–weactasaone-stop-shopforourclients,whoreceiveaconsistentlyhighstandardofcraftsmanshipandbuildtime.

Greatbusinessesareacollectionofamazing,inspiredpeoplewholovewhattheydo,andwhogotheextramile.AllofushereattheBurbankGroup are looking forward goingthatextramileandembracing themany new challenges 2011 will

bring.

managing director’s address


Luxury Living for the over If you’re over 55 and looking to down-size your home and up-scale your lifestyle, look no further.

The stunning Alamanada estate in Point Cook is now catering for the over 55s, with the launch of Burbank’s newest homes, The Residences.

The Residences – a community of 64 homes exclusive to over 55s – open their doors on Saturday 12th February 2011.

Positioned only 50 metres from Club Alamanda, and available to Alamanda residents only, The Residences are a stone’s throw from tennis courts, a swimming pool and a gym.

What’s more, as a Residences resident, you can enjoy the community herb garden, park and BBQ facilities; explore Point Cook’s vibrant Town Centre and impressive coastal reserves, or delight in the benefit of being a short 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.

For more information on The Residences and Alamanda estate, call 13 BURBANK (13 2872), or visit the Alamanda website: alamandapointcook.com.au/the-residences.

In 2011, colours and finishes selections have become even more exciting with the huge refurbishment of our Edge Selection Studio.

Edge, in Melbourne’s CBD, now offers a biggerrangeofproductchoices,andhasstartedopeningits doors on Saturdays for pre-selection ‘walk-throughs’forclients.

“Welistenedtoalotoffeedbackfromclients,andhave initiated Saturday Edge preview visits,” EdgemanagerCarolRubidouxsaid,whenintroducingtherefurbishedstudio.

The hourly one-on-one walk-throughs allowhomebuyers to get a fuller understanding of theselectionstheywillbeexpectedtomake.

“Budgets vary, as do the ages and stages of thehomebuyersvisitingEdge,”MsRubidouxadded.

“Everyoneneedstobeofferedthesamehighlevelofserviceandanopportunitytomaketheirchoices

asinformedaspossible.”

For more information on Edge, or to take a virtual tour, visit burbank.com.au/AboutUs.aspx

edgy new Look for edge


While Burbank is recognised as one of Victoria’s top five home builders, they also continue to excel in their construction of apartment buildings.

Forthefourthyearrunning,BurbankhaswontheUDIAtopgongforexcellenceformediumdensityproduct.

ThelatestrecognitioncomesfortheirDentonMillsprojectinAbbotsford–onceAustralia’sfirststeam-poweredhatfactory;nowamodernmixed-usecomplex.

“TherevitalisationofDentonMillshastransformedthewholearea,”saidBurbankmanagingdirectorJarrodSanfilippo.

“Theoldderelictsitewasnottoolongagoinhabitedbysquattersandpigeons.

“Nowitisavibrant,mixed-useprecinctcomprising61residences,sixcommercialoffices,andthe‘ThreeBagsFull’café.”

TheDentonMillsprojectisthefourthUDIAfeatherinBurbank’scap–followingawardsfortheMetroVillage3175inDandenongSouthin2009;YarravillageinYarravillein2009;andBlueEdgeApartments,alsoinYarraville,in2007.

Strong,long-termpartnershipswithstakeholders,combinedwithasolution-focusedteamofplanners,designers,estimatorsandadministrators,meansBurbankcandeliversuccessfulproductthatisrecognisedbyitsindustrypeers.

“WeareateamhereatBurbank,andrelyheavilyonbothstaffandsupplierswhoareintegraltothegrowthofthecompany,”accordingtoprojectmanagerDavidBorg,fromBurbank’smediumdensityteam.

“Welookafterthosewhoarepartofourbusinessbecausegrowthonlyoccursonthebasisthatyouhavestrongfoundations.

“Aswegrow,wewouldliketohopethatoursuppliers,

too,willmoveforwardwithintheindustry.”

*For more information on the award-winning Burbank, visit burbank.com.au

BuRBAnk’S exCellenCe AWARDeD 4 yeARS Running

edgy new Look for edge

Have big ideas for your dream home but little funds to make it a reality? Burbank can help.

Burbank has launched a one-of-a-kind home design at $44,000 offthevaluedprice.

And, in an effort to get you torealiseyourdreamhomefaster,ThePremierecomeswithaguaranteedsitestartof12weeks.

Available to 100 purchasers only,ThePremiere–valuedat$213,000butonofferforonly$169,900–isa7-Star,23squarehome,comprisingfourbedrooms,twobathrooms,andispackedwithupgradedinclusions.

But, rather than offer theseupgradedinclusionsatadiscountedrate,Burbankhasslashedthepriceoftheentirehome.

“Housing affordability is a hugeissue for homebuyers, so we arevery excited to offer The Premiereat a $44,000 discount,” Burbankbusiness development managerSamTuckersaid.

“Our research and developmentteamworkedtirelesslytoincludeasmuchintothefloorplanaspossible,making the homenot only stylish,butalsopractical.

BurBank Premieres home for $44,000 off


“The inclusion of two separateliving areas and an alfresco offersplenty of space for the family tospreadoutandentertain.”

Mr Tucker said negotiations withsuppliersenabledBurbank toofferthis exclusive home at such anamazingprice.

“Our extensive negotiations withsuppliershasallowedustoincludeupgraded features such as thealfresco,aswellasstonebenchtops,timber-lookflooring,double-glazedwindows, carpet and tiles, just tonameafew,”MrTuckersaid.

And –with The Premiere boastinga 7-Star energy-efficiency rating –homebuyers will continue to savewellaftertheyhavemovedin.

“The7-Star Premiere is not only aplus for the environment, but alsofor the back pocket, saving theoccupantmoneyofftheirutilitybills–crucialatatimewhenenergybillsaresettorise,”MrTuckersaid.

*For more information on The Premiere by Burbank, call 13 BURBANK (13 2872), or visit burbank.com.au

BurBank Premieres home for $44,000 off

Traditional Facade

Logie Facade

Oscar Facade

Emmy Facade

This home caters for resort-styleliving and entertaining. A grandentrancewelcomesyouthroughanopenlibraryandlivingarea.

Bi-fold doors connect a spaciousalfresco to the meals and familyrooms, perfectly serviced by thecentral kitchen. Its adjoiningbutler’s pantry is equipped withan optional second stovetop anddouble sink, making catering forcrowds a breeze, while the mainkitchenarearemainsuncluttered.

Upstairs is equally delightful forevery member of the home: the

minor bedrooms are serviced byits ownensuite andwalk-in robe,andthemastersuite includestwospacious walk-in robes and theaward-winningMerchistonensuite.

A choice of breakaway spaceupstairs is providedwith a centralrumpusandgallery leadingouttoabalcony.

The larger of two sizes available,the Merchiston is a must-see forthehouse-proud.

IdealCollectionMerchiston4700-Chelseafacade

AsyouenterthewideentranceoftheSantoro2700,youimmediatelyhave a sense of space –with thehallway opening out to a hugefamily meals area, supervised bya superbly presented kitchen.Storage space is essential in openplan areas, and Burbank hasensuredampleroomforclutterfreefoodpreparation.

Thehome’smediaroomisdisplayedatTheAvenueasa theatre room,catering for the fundamentalbreakawayspacegrowing familiescrave.Theoptionalalfrescooffers

afurtherindoor/outdoorextensionmaking home entertaining aspleasurableasanightout.

The sleeping wing is also wellthought-out with the positioningof entrances optimising privacy.The four bedrooms are split,withoneof theminorbedroomseasilyaccessible to the parental suite– perfect for the smallest of thebrood.

The Santoro is also available in a2300versionandbothsizesfitona16mwideblock.

CompleteTMCollectionSantoro2700-Aspenfacade

Situated within five kilometres of four shopping strips and with its own proposed shopping centre, The Avenue at Casey is well-connected, with access to nearby sporting facilities, two railway stations and three freeways.

TheAvenuealsoofferspanoramicviewsoftheDandenongRanges,withparklands,wetlandsandreservesinabundance.Allresidentshaveaccesstorecycledwaterforgardening,ensuringhealthystreetscapesintheyearstocome.

TheAvenueatCaseyisopenweekendsfrom11amuntil5pm,or12pmuntil5pmweekdays,andislocatedatMountainviewBoulevard,CranbourneNorth(MelwayRef130H10).

On display at The Avenue:

new disPLaysthe avenue at casey


highLands estate

The practical layout of the Ascentmakes thehomeperfect forgrowingfamilies, with the children’s sleepingwingpositionedaway fromthe frontofthehomeandseparatedlivingareasservicedbyacentralkitchen.

The Ascent is available in three sizesrangingfrom26to30squaresandhasseveraloptionsavailabletocustomisethehometosuitallneeds-suchasthedisplayedbi-folddoorsthatextendthe

livingspacebetweenthefamily/mealsarea,andextracabinetrytotheensuiteandlaundry.

The Ascent 2600 as displayed atHighlandsachievesanimpressive7.7-Star energy rating through FutureCollection standard inclusions suchasdoubleglazedwindows, thermallyimproved aluminium window anddoorframesandlong-life lowenergyfluorescentlighting.

FutureCollectionAscent2600-Articofacade

Also from the Future Collection, theaward-winning Generation 2200allows for generous space to boththe large family/mealsareaandeachof its three bedrooms. The displaydemonstrateshowentertainingspacecan be further enhanced throughoptionssuchasbi-folddoors leadingtoanalfresco.

TheGenerationisavailableinalarger26 square size to include an extrabedroomand separated theatre. Therear of the home can be flipped tooptimisesolarorientation.

FutureCollectionGeneration2200-Articofacade

The double-storey Freeman 2800 isoneofBurbank’sCompleteCollectionhomes,designedtofitanarrow12.5metrewideblock.

Thesmalleroftwosizesinthisdesign,itcatersforthreebedroomsandamplespaceaffordedtorest,relaxationandelegantentertaining.

TheArlingtonFaçadeincludesagalleryandanextended,cantileveredbalcony,supportedby long,slimtimberposts,three times the depth of a standardpost.

TheFreeman2800canbemanipulatedto optimise space. Extra storage iscreated in the service areas whereit’s neededmost, allowing for ampleroomfortheenjoymentofliving.

Pamper yourself in the luxuriouslyspaciousedensuitewithtwinvanities,double shower and massive walkin robe. The minor bedrooms easilyaccommodateadoublebedandsidetableswithadditionalroomtoplay.

Withnarrowblockstypicallypresentinghomeowners with extended length,

With recycled water to all new homes, a park within walking distance to everybody, and a library and learning centre under construction, Highlands is a masterplanned community designed for families.

ThenewestestateinCraigieburn,Highlandsalsohastheadvantageofeasyaccesstoestablishedpublictransportandfreeways,shopsandschools.

HighlandsEstateisopenweekendsfrom11amuntil5pm,or12pmuntil5pmweekdays,andislocatedatHuntingtonDrive,Craigieburn(MelwayRef386G2).

On display at Highlands Estate:

Burbankoffersalargerangeofpracticaloptionsto customise the floor plan, including thedisplayedfamilyroomandalfresco.

the merchiston wins toP gong

Burbank has proven it is the market leader for bathrooms by taking out the best ‘Bathroom in a Display Home’ award at the HIA-CSR Victorian Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards late last year.

IncongratulatingBurbankontheaward–whichrecognisesexcellenceincraftsmanship,design,innovationandconstructionintheVictorianresidentialindustry–theHIApraisedtheMerchiston4700’sbathroomas“beautifullydesigned,andthemosaiclooksgreat.”

BurbankmanagingdirectorJarrodSanfilipposaiditwasanhonourtoreceivethisaward,whichisawelcomeadditiontoBurbank’sswellingawardsportfolio.

“Burbankishighlycommittedtosurpassingexpectations,andwearethrilledtobeawardedforcreatingbeautifulyetpracticalbathroomsinourhomes,”Jarrodsaid.

Theaward-winningbathroomintheMerchiston4700homefeaturesaluxuriouswhitefreestandingbath,white‘hisandhers’basinswithchrometaps,andframelessshowerscreenswithpolishedsilverhinges.

Achocolatebrownfeaturewallprovidescontrasttoearthywalltilesandcreamfloortiles,whileastunningmosaicwallshieldingthebathfromtheshowercompletesthepicture,addingeleganceandcolour.

TheMerchistonisavailableintwosizes:the47squarehomeisondisplayatbothAlamandaEstateinPointCook,andTheAvenueatCaseyinCranbourneNorth;whilealeaner,38squareversionisondisplayatMosaicEstate,LalorandArndellEstate,Truganina.

For more information, call 13 BURBANK (13 2872) or download our display guide at burbank.com.au/Displays.aspx


the merchiston wins toP gong

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