Crowd-pleasing estate ready for first buyers to move in
Matt Bryans and partner Kacie Payne are first-home buyers at The Surrounds.GOLD Coast homebuyers are one step closer to seeing their dream homes come to life as the first lots settle at The Surrounds community in Helensvale.The settlements follow a sellout sales result of the first land releases, prompting developer Villawood Properties to fast-track future releases.Villawood executive director Tony Johnson was looking forward to seeing the first slab poured on the $500 million Helensvale site. “The Surrounds is fast taking shape with the main entry road now complete and lot settlements flowing through,” he said. More from news02:37Purchasers snap up every residence in the $40 million Siarn Palm Beach North9 hours ago02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa1 day agoHelensvale community The Surrounds is starting to take shape.Of the 100 sites now sold, 31 will feature in a new display village, which will showcase homes from 10 builders. The village is due to open this year. First-home buyers Matt Bryans and Kacie Payne were among the first wave of buyers to settle at The Surrounds.“We were initially looking to buy an established home to renovate,” Mr Bryans said. “I came across The Surrounds online and quickly we could build the house we wanted and not compromise on location.”On completion, the community will cover more than 60ha with 620 residences, park, playground, barbecue areas, 20ha of green space and a $4 million leisure centre.Mr Johnson said buyers have been drawn by the proximity to major transport links including the M1 and Gold Coast Highway, Helensvale rail stations along with central shopping hubs.