For four years running, Melbourne has been indisputably the world’s darling in the ‘most liveable city’ category. And there, in the not-so-distant horizon, sitting 50km west of Melbourne city, Bacchus Marsh is poised to be the most attractive peri-urban  development to date.

The romance of Bacchus Marsh has always been irresistible to Jason Yeap, powerhouse real estate developer, philanthropist and lawyer. Since 2011, Kataland under the helm of Mr Yeap, has been subscribing for the rezoning of the Underbank Stud Farm in Bacchus Marsh to make way for holistic living within the pristine countryside.

Mr Yeap saw the magic of Bacchus Marsh when Planning Minister Richard Wynne rezoned a large swathe of farmland. Kataland’s Underbank development perimeter swelled from 15 hectares to 168 hectares under Wynne’s administration.

The GPS can only guide you so far but the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour, an elm tree-lined corridor warmly welcomes visitors from the CBD to this quaint township. Recreation and open space can be indulged at Maddingley Park, a popular picnic spot among the locals and visitors. Nearby, the Nieuwesteeg Heritage Rose Garden is home to many 20th century hybrid teas.

The gushing Lerderderg River provides access to the Lerderderg Gorge and the extensive Wombat State Park. Vigorous bush walking amongst historic mining relics and natural bush are some of the rewards of residency.

Adding to the enchantment of Bacchus Marsh is the legend of Australian sporting history, Phar Lap. Many moons ago, the powerful red chestnut gelding could be spotted grazing upon the greener pastures of the Underbank Stud Farm.

“We have and will continue to work closely with the Moorabool Shire Council and the local community of Bacchus Marsh to ensure that Underbank by Kataland builds on the rich history of the area and becomes the next generation of the Bacchus Marsh township,” Mr Yeap expressed earnestly.

The Underbank project by Kataland is two kilometres west of the Bacchus Marsh town and is flanked by the Western Freeway and Werribee River. Up to 1500 homes, for an estimated 5000 people, will be built in harmony and with respect to the landscape and traditional values of Bacchus Marsh.

The township of Bacchus Marsh combines heritage buildings, leafy street scapes and all the modern conveniences like major supermarkets, shopping centres, childcare facilities, friendly cafés and favourite restaurants. The local hospital and Lerderderg Library, are just minutes away by car or bus.

Bacchus Marsh is also known for its prestigious schools including Bacchus Marsh Grammar, St Bernard’s Catholic School, Bacchus Marsh Primary School and Bacchus Marsh College. Underbank is only 2.7km from Bacchus Marsh Train Station, providing direct access to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station in approximately 35 minutes.

Featuring undulating hills, mature trees and bubbling brooks, Underbank is already a picture postcard of the Victorian countryside.

For four years running, Melbourne has been indisputably the world’s darling in the ‘most liveable city’ category. And there, in the not-so-distant horizon, sitting 50km west of Melbourne city, Bacchus Marsh is poised to be the most attractive peri-urban  development to date.

The romance of Bacchus Marsh has always been irresistible to Jason Yeap, powerhouse real estate developer, philanthropist and lawyer. Since 2011, Kataland under the helm of Mr Yeap, has been subscribing for the rezoning of the Underbank Stud Farm in Bacchus Marsh to make way for holistic living within the pristine countryside.

Mr Yeap saw the magic of Bacchus Marsh when Planning Minister Richard Wynne rezoned a large swathe of farmland. Kataland’s Underbank development perimeter swelled from 15 hectares to 168 hectares under Wynne’s administration.

The GPS can only guide you so far but the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour, an elm tree-lined corridor warmly welcomes visitors from the CBD to this quaint township. Recreation and open space can be indulged at Maddingley Park, a popular picnic spot among the locals and visitors. Nearby, the Nieuwesteeg Heritage Rose Garden is home to many 20th century hybrid teas.

The gushing Lerderderg River provides access to the Lerderderg Gorge and the extensive Wombat State Park. Vigorous bush walking amongst historic mining relics and natural bush are some of the rewards of residency.

Adding to the enchantment of Bacchus Marsh is the legend of Australian sporting history, Phar Lap. Many moons ago, the powerful red chestnut gelding could be spotted grazing upon the greener pastures of the Underbank Stud Farm.

“We have and will continue to work closely with the Moorabool Shire Council and the local community of Bacchus Marsh to ensure that Underbank by Kataland builds on the rich history of the area and becomes the next generation of the Bacchus Marsh township,” Mr Yeap expressed earnestly.

The Underbank project by Kataland is two kilometres west of the Bacchus Marsh town and is flanked by the Western Freeway and Werribee River. Up to 1500 homes, for an estimated 5000 people, will be built in harmony and with respect to the landscape and traditional values of Bacchus Marsh.

The township of Bacchus Marsh combines heritage buildings, leafy street scapes and all the modern conveniences like major supermarkets, shopping centres, childcare facilities, friendly cafés and favourite restaurants. The local hospital and Lerderderg Library, are just minutes away by car or bus.

Bacchus Marsh is also known for its prestigious schools including Bacchus Marsh Grammar, St Bernard’s Catholic School, Bacchus Marsh Primary School and Bacchus Marsh College. Underbank is only 2.7km from Bacchus Marsh Train Station, providing direct access to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station in approximately 35 minutes.

Featuring undulating hills, mature trees and bubbling brooks, Underbank is already a picture postcard of the Victorian countryside.
墨尔本在持续4年来，一直成为全球“最适宜居住城市”的宠儿。另外，在同一片不远的天空下，坐落在墨尔本市西北面50公里的巴克斯马什(Bacchus Marsh)发展至今，已蜕变为最有吸引力的城郊区。

而一直对巴克斯马什情有独钟的房地产开发商、慈善家和律师叶绍礼(Jason Yeap)，也成为该区域发展先驱。自2011年以来，Kataland在叶绍礼的掌舵下，购下位于巴克斯马什的Underbank Stud农场，打造质朴优美的乡区休闲生活格调。

叶绍礼预见巴克斯马什神奇魔力的起点源于维多利亚州规划部部长RichardWynne重新分区一大片农地。而在部长的策划管理下，Kataland的Underbank发展项目周界从15公顷扩展至168公顷。

导航器仅是引导你到此，但巴克斯马什盛名的榆树林荫大道却对来自CBD的游客热烈摇曳，犹如欢迎大家抵达这个古朴典雅的乡镇。Maddingley公园拥有宽阔自然的康乐及开放空间，也是当地人和游客的热门野餐地点。而在不远处，Nieuwesteeg古迹玫瑰园是20世纪许多混合茶香玫瑰的原乡。

奔流不息的Lerderderg河水引出到避世胜地Lerderderg峡谷和广阔的州立袋熊公园，悠闲自如在丛林穿梭漫步，沿途欣赏采矿历史遗迹和住宅外的天然灌木。

而为巴克斯马什添加魅力的是澳大利亚体育史上记载的“宝马Phar Lap传说”。很久以前，这匹极具传奇色彩的栗红色骟马被发现于Underbank农场周边牧草。

“我已将继续与MooraboolShire郡议会、还有巴克斯马什当地社区密切合作，确保Underbank在Kataland的建设下，不仅富含本地历史色彩，并成为新一代的巴克斯马什市镇。”叶绍礼热切表示。

由Kataland构建的Underbank发展项目是巴克斯马什市镇西区2公里处，两侧为Western Freeway与Werribee河。预计1500家住宅，估计容纳居住5000人，将尊重与和谐保留巴克斯马什的原色景观与传统价值观。

巴克斯马什市镇结合文物建筑，绿化的街道景观和各种现代化的便利设备，如大型超市、购物中心，儿童保育设施，热情温暖的咖啡馆和令人惊喜的餐厅。至于到达当地医院和图书馆Lerderderg，仅有几分钟车程或搭乘公车。

巴克斯马什周边名校包括巴克斯马什文法学校、圣伯纳德天主教学校，巴克斯马什小学和巴克斯马什学院。从Underbank到巴克斯马什火车站仅有2.7公里，另外，约35分钟即可到达墨尔本南十字星火车站。

起伏的山峦，茂密的树木与荡漾的河溪，Underbank俨然是维多利亚乡区的风景明信片。