5.5 Acres Prime Investment Location. Adjacent To Sprawling Housing Development.

Prime Land Banking Opportunity in High-Growth Lochinvar
An exceptional opportunity to secure a strategic 2.235 hectare (approx. 5.5 acre) landholding positioned in the heart of one of the Hunter Region’s fastest-growing residential corridors.
Strategically located within the Maitland Local Government Area, this substantial site offers outstanding short to medium development potential, surrounded by established and emerging residential communities.
The property presents a rare chance for developers, land bankers, and astute investors to secure a blue-chip parcel in a precinct identified for significant future residential growth.
Strategic Investment Highlights
• Approx. 2.235 hectares (5.5 acres) of land
• Located at 17 Windermere Road, Lochinvar NSW
• Currently zoned RU2 Rural Landscape
• Proposed rezoning to R1 General Residential
• Proposed minimum lot size reduction from 40ha to 450m²
• Directly adjoining R1 residential zoning and Lochinvar Urban Release Area
• Positioned within the Anambah to Branxton Regionally Significant Growth Area
• Potential future residential subdivision opportunity (STCA)
• Existing large master-built 4-bedroom residence providing holding income
• Short distance to the New England Highway
Planning investigations indicate the site forms a logical extension of the existing residential growth corridor, supporting future housing supply in the Maitland region.
Positioned in a Major Growth Corridor
Lochinvar is rapidly transforming from a rural township into a key residential hub within the Hunter Region. Planning strategies identify the area as a priority housing growth precinct supporting significant population expansion over the next two decades.
The site sits within the Lochinvar Urban Release Area growth corridor, with surrounding land already developed or zoned for residential uses.
This location places the property in a prime position to benefit from the continued expansion of the Maitland housing market.
Location & Lifestyle
Lochinvar offers a unique combination of rural charm and urban convenience:
• Maitland CBD – approx. 15 minutes
• Hunter Valley Wine Region – nearby
• Newcastle – approx. 50 minutes
• Sydney – approx. 2 hours
• Easy access via New England Highway
• Local train station
Local Amenities
• Lochinvar Public School
• St Patrick’s Primary School
• St Joseph’s College
• Local shops, services and hospitality venues
• Gateway to the Hunter Valley vineyards
Development Context
Regional planning strategies anticipate significant population growth within Maitland, requiring thousands of new dwellings over the next two decades.
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The proposed rezoning would enable residential subdivision consistent with surrounding development, making this site ideally positioned to support future housing demand.
Ideal For
• Land Bank Investors
• Residential Developers
• SMSF / Institutional Investors
• Strategic Long-Term Holdings

Rare Opportunity
Large development sites within established residential growth corridors are increasingly difficult to secure. This property offers the perfect combination of scale, location, and future planning potential.