Watch your family grow and thrive within the tranquil surrounds of McFarlanes Rise, a much-anticipated and limited land release within the close-knit community of rapidly transforming Chisholm. Design the home you’ve always dreamed of, enjoy a feeling of belonging and experience a friendly neighbourhood vibe, all within easy reach of Maitland and the dynamic city of Newcastle.
Adjoining a natural waterway, McFarlanes Rise offers easy access to all of the attractions and amenities of city living while maintaining that longed-for quality of life and family orientation. On the doorstep of the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, you can enjoy everything from a world-class wine region to breathtaking coastal beaches.
Chisholm and the surrounding areas are all about leisure, with wonderful parks, nature reserves and waterways along with an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking trails to cycling. Take the kids to the aviation-themed Wirraway Park, hit the fairways or gym at Easts Leisure & Golf Club or grab a racquet and hire a tennis court at Thornton Oval. Enjoy a calendar of engaging cultural events at The Levee, Maitland’s renowned entertainment and dining precinct by the banks of the Hunter River or explore the historic riverside town of Morpeth, where colonial sandstone buildings line its charming main boulevard, Swan Street.
Less than 15 minutes from your door, the heart of Maitland is a bustling centre full of shops, cuisine and creative offerings such as the admired Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Closer still, the nearby neighbourhood focal point of Thornton Shopping Centre caters to all of your day-to-day needs while Stockland Green Hills Shopping Centre is a major retail precinct home to department stores, fashion, food and cinemas. Chisholm is well serviced by public transport. Metford, Thornton and East Maitland train stations lie within a short drive and a number of bus routes connect the area to both Maitland and Newcastle. Proximity and access to Sydney are a strong drawcard, with a commute to the city taking less than two hours now that the NorthConnex tunnel is operational. The family friendly nature of the area is reflected in the number of highly regarded schools close by including leading primary, secondary and Catholic schools
