The Estate
Crestwood Estate is a community of 295 homes, each backing onto 7 hectares of wandering landscaped parks lacing the neighbourhood, with 10 kilometres of pathways meandering through flowering trees, green lawns and leafy shrubbery to and from the recreation centre. Crestwood Estate was officially opened in 1970, to provide a “Unique Way of Life”. It was designed as a total living concept, where road traffic is kept separate from pedestrians and the recreational park areas. Such a concept does require continuous resident input. The Crestwood Home Owners’ Association, along with a Management Committee, ensures the smooth running of the Estate.
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Crestwood Home Owners’ Association
All property owners automatically become members of the Crestwood Home Owners’ Association (Inc.), which elects a Management Committee to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the estate.
Crestwood Fees
This annual payment is designed to cover the cost of wages, park maintenance, aquatic and community centres as well as the reticulation system for park and private garden watering. The annual fee is set at the Crestwood Home Owners’ Association Special General Meeting (SGM). The Crestwood Financial Year is from April 1 to March 31. To ensure owners honour their monetary obligations, a Mortgage is held over each property so that the applicable fee/s can be recovered in the case of default.
Deed of Covenant
When you purchase a property in Crestwood you will take title to the land subject to a restrictive covenant, and upon signing this document, you will become a member of the Crestwood Home Owners’ Association (Inc.). To ensure Crestwood’s long-term viability and to maintain the pleasant ambiance that attracts people to Crestwood, it is necessary to adhere to the rules and regulations as set out in the covenant.
Hall
Crestwood was obviously planned to become a place where you will meet the most interesting people who know how to enjoy a really good life. An integral part of this community spirit is the Crestwood Hall, which is available for use by resident and guests. The Crestwood Community Hall and associated facilities are now Heritage Listed.
Swimming Pools
Leisurely living abounds as residents splash in obvious contentment amidst the dreamy sunlit waters of our 25 metre swimming pool or hear the peals of laughter from the little ones in the toddler pool. The swimming pools are open during the warmer months of the year (usually October to April/May). The pools are supervised by a lifeguard each day of operation, and there are Pool Rules that need to be adhered to.
Parks
Eminent landscape architects have ensured that nearly every home adjoins a fully landscaped and lawned park, reticulated to provide automatic watering at night. Crestwood has 25 parks within the estate, with various playground equipment in three parks. There are 10kms of pathways throughout the estate providing access to local schools, Spencer Road, pool and hall facilities. There are also several bird boxes installed in trees throughout the estate, encouraging local bird life to nest. Two gardeners are employed to manage the grounds in Crestwood.
Reticulation
Reticulation is run through the Crestwood bore system. Each household is responsible for the maintenance of reticulation (sprinklers, pipes, etc), on their own property, however, the reticulation is turned on and off by Crestwood, and watering days and times are also set by Crestwood to maintain green spaces of residential houses. To find out more about parks and reticulation, please click HERE.
Fencing
There are rules and regulations around fencing in Crestwood, some of which are also informed by the City of Gosnells Fencing Local Law 2017. Where a property’s back fences back onto parkland (public open space), fences must not exceed 50% visual obscurity. Fences need to be approved by Crestwood Home Owners’ Association Management Committee in any case, by submitting a Building Application. For more information on Fencing please click HERE.
Trees
Listed in the Deed of Covenant which every homeowner signs upon purchase of property within Crestwood, are three varieties of trees that cannot be removed from properties in Crestwood. These are: Gum Tree (Eucalyptus), Nuytsia floribunda (Christmas Tree), and Melaleuca (Tea Tree). For other/native tree removal, permission from the CHOA Management Committee must be sought, and replacement trees organised in discussion with the Crestwood Gardener’s at cost to the homeowner. This maintains the tree canopy in Crestwood which is vital to native birds and animals.
Building Improvements
Prior to commencing any external alteration/addition, including fences, sheds and patios, you must first make application to the Management Committee requesting permission. A separate application may also need to be made to the City of Gosnells. No properties within Crestwood can be subdivided, however existing houses can be upgraded or replaced. At no time should building commence without prior written permission from the Management Committee.
Pets
Pets are more than welcome in Crestwood, however we strongly encourage cars to be indoor pets as we have a strong native bird population and brush tail possums in the parks. All dogs must also remain on lead within the Crestwood parks.
