The best of Batemans Bay: Why Kailani's location will be hard to repeat
Batemans Bay has retained its coastal charm as one of the hidden gems of the South Coast.
While the likes of Hyams Beach and Huskisson are generally the first towns that come to mind when talking about the South Coast given their proximity to the iconic white sand, Batemans Bay has quietly sat on the periphery. That's however set to change, with new investment slated for the area as well as its first high-end apartment development in one of the best spots.
KELA Building Group recently launched Kailani, a five-level apartment development at a level of quality that the township hasn't seen before. Only five apartments remain for sale in the luxury block of just 16 well-know architect Nathan Judd from Judd Studio in Canberra.
KELA Director James Lawson said when it came to selecting a location for their next project, the team focussed on places where they themselves liked to travel.
"As a family, we've been holidaying on the South Coast for several years, and we know how special Batemans Bay is," Lawson says.
Lawson's view is that Batemans Bay is incredibly undervalued compared to some of the other locations dotted around the South Coast region.
"The likes of Kiama and Jervis Bay saw price growth as strong as anywhere in the country during the pandemic and that has outpriced a significant portion of the market.
"Batemans hasn't had that huge surge in price. It remains as one of the few places left on the South Coast, Eurobodalla Shire area with sheltered north-facing beaches and classic coastal amenities, but without the exorbitant prices many other towns now command.
"You can still get an apartment here with uninterrupted water views, only 100m from the bays edge, for less than the cost of an average inner-city apartment or in those beachside weekender pockets closer to Sydney."
KELA picked up one of the best sites in Batemans Bay when they secured two adjoining blocks at 50-52 Beach Road, giving them over 1,100 sqm across the road from the bay and the local marina.
They demolished the 1970s home on one of the sites and kicked off construction of Kalaini, which they're forecasting to complete in early 2025.
The location underpins the whole project.
"The immediate surrounds of Kailani suits any kind of buyer, from families and holidaymakers who can be on the water in moments to retirees and downsizers who have cafes, all essential amenities and a 27-hole golf course 200m away from their front door."
The golf club is one of the biggest drawcards in the whole of Batemans Bay. The championship Catalina Club Golf Course is accompanied by the Catalina Country Club, arguably one of the most popular spots in Batemans Bay and the wider Eurobodalla Shire.
Kailani residents will be a level walk to the Batemans Bay township where there are two shopping centres, Village Centre and Bridge Plaza. The marina across the road is a boaties paradise with all required amenities. It is also home to seafood restaurants Southern Catch and JJ's at The Marina
There are numerous beaches within five to 10 minutes of Kailani, from Corrigan’s Beach, Denham Beach, Surf Beach and Lilli Pilli Beach to name just a few. Batemans Bay is surrounded by a large number of attractions including the Mogo Wildlife Park, Eurobodalla Regional Botanical Garden, Bay Pavilions, Arts and Aquatic Centre, Mogo Mountain Bike Trails and the Batemans Bay Historical Museum.
Families considering Kailani will find it conveniently situated near Batemans Bay Public School, which is a six-minute drive away, and Batemans Bay High School, just a three-minute drive.
The remaining apartments at Kailani have three bedrooms, apart from the penthouse which has four. All have two secure undercover parking spaces and separate secure storage.
Each of the apartments offered feature a prime northerly aspect with spacious living areas that extend to large balconies, providing direct views of Batemans Bay, the foreshore, and the marina.
