"We invited leading planners, architects, designers and an artist to collaborate in creating an estate that captures the essence of the Barossa", said Hickinbotham Managing Director Michael Hickinbotham.  "Our design team set out to understand what made the region so special and mapped townships, streetscapes, styles of homes, colour palettes and landscaping."

The architect-designed homes being built on the last major residential land release in the Barossa incorporate traditional and contemporary styles.  "Harmony is archived through design features like wide eaves, elevated roof pitches, the use of materials like timber and solid stone and colour palettes that blend."

Under an innovative pre-approved home program, on some allotments Hickinbotham has chosen a home design that is perfectly suited to a particular site and then arranged council approval.  Home buyers can then sign a contract on the pre-approved site, reducing wait time by up to 6 months.  The company currently has a number of sites approved and under construction, and has plans to roll out the initiative through the entire project.

"It makes home building a more attractive option, as it evens out the time difference between building and buying established."

"The building industry must come up with innovative ways to deliver finished homes faster, and this approach pioneered by Hickinbotham is a logical solution", said Mr Hickinbotham.

Clients can also choose any of Hickinbotham's 100 designs (the largest range of homes in South Australia) to be built on the allotment of their choice.

The estate features majestic 100-year-old gums along the beautiful North Para River and is adjoined by farmland.  Public artwork is planned and there is a reserve that links to the Linear Park and Barossa Bushgardens.  Vineyards have been incorporated as a mark of respect to the Barossa's position as Australia's most famous wine region.

For more information freecall 1800 357 776 or 8366 0000.