A place like no other
Novella Waters has a unique story and singular heritage. A rare and special location, owning a part of it is an opportunity not to be missed.
A story begins
Aged just 19, John Beattie came to Australia in 1857 from Country Tyrone, Ireland.
After a few years in Melbourne, John moved up to Queensland in 1862 where he worked cutting timber at Mt Cotton.
Affable and neighbourly, John was friendly with the local Indigenous people of the area, the Yugambeh people, sharing his dream with them that he would one day own his own farm. Knowing the land better than anyone, they led him from Redland Bay to the Coomera River where they used to have their camp.
This land was up for selection, so John applied and received 247 acres of prime river flats, largely covered in timber. Ploughing was done by bullock with the main crops being potatoes, sugar cane and later dairy.
John and Mary raised their children on the land. Like many families they lost two sons, Edwin and George, in the First World War. The farm at Coomera was managed by two of John and Mary’s daughters, Caroline and Alice.
John died in 1923. The changes he witnessed to the land he called home were many, but still today, generations of Beattie children continue to live in Coomera.
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The next chapter
Respecting the importance of history, tradition and legacy, Novella Waters honours the beauty of the natural landscape that John Beattie called home.
With its unique local identity, Novella Waters is a high-quality coastal estate with heritage at its heart. Interpreting its agricultural past throughout the development, our deeply considered design references the character of the landscape while building an environmentally conscious community.
A connection to its past, present and future, Novella Waters has over 4kms of pathways and boardwalks set amidst the natural riverside surroundings. Including picnic areas and family parks, Novella Waters is restoring 54 percent of the site to green spaces, conservation areas and wetlands, ensuring the beauty of the landscape lives on.
At the heart of nature
With its central location, proximity and connectedness to work and lifestyle amenities both local and further afield, Novella Waters is the next chapter in your family’s story.
