Craigieburn is an integral ‘land’ player in the thriving north region of Melbourne, which is home to a myriad of business and industry and new land estate options to select from.

Around 25km from Melbourne’s CBD, and in the City of Hume, Craigieburn also oozes cosmopolitan flair and offers a piece of paradise for prospective land purchasers.

A few of the exciting land developments on the move in Craigieburn are Stockland’s Highlands and Mt Aitken villages, and Peet’s Aston community.

Within Highlands is a very appealing section known as Riverview, which includes direct access to the great outdoors – Malcolm Creek Regional Park is an ultra-impressive open space with a fantastic adventure playground. Riverview is also within close proximity to quality educational, shopping and sports amenities, and the planned Highlands Hotel and Entertainment Complex.

Similarly, Mt Aitken appeals for those wanting contemporary living in a relaxed fashion. And that’s not forgetting its aesthetic attraction, with a natural habitat enhanced by stunning views across the Macedon and Kinglake Ranges.

Within Mt Aitken considered Highlands’ premium address are large elevated lots some with panoramic plateau and only a short distance from Royalden Park.

A visit to check land sales in Craigieburn isn’t complete without a visit to the various display homes offered by Homes Builders throughout the area.

Mt Aitken is surrounded by schools, shops, sporting facilities and nature reserves. Its new land owners will acquire the convenience of Stockland Highlands Shopping Centre comprising 22 specialty stores and a Woolworths Supermarket, Hume Global Learning Centre and Library, Class-A recycled water, Conservation Reserve.

Plus it’s only five minutes from Craigieburn train station with connecting buses, and 10 minutes to Western Ring Road, Tullamarine freeway and Melbourne airport.

Future plans include a further four schools and two village parks, and Mt Aitken will be only a short drive to the Craigieburn Town Centre currently under construction.

The Highlands and Mt Aitken villages are fast-growing master planned communities consisting of 150 hectares of open space to cater for every family. And if you have a penchant for sport, the MCG-sized oval will be the new pre-season home of AFL team Richmond Tigers, plus the Hume Regional Tennis Centre is scheduled to open in 2014.

Meanwhile other Land for Sale in Craigieburn is Peet Ltd’s family-friendly Aston community which features a shopping centre, parklands and first-class sporting facilities.

And for those who love taking in a breath of fresh air, there is more than 20 hectares of parks and open spaces.

The great outdoors is a key selling point of Aston, with five landscaped parks and natural wetlands. An eight-hectare regional active space will feature three sports fields and a pavilion.

Shopping is a breeze within the new community hub at Aston. And Greenvale or Roxburgh Park shopping centres are nearby.

Several secondary and primary schools in close proximity include Kolbe Catholic College, Aitken College, and Willmott Park Primary School. And it won’t be long before students are attending a planned school in Aston.

Aston is close to the Hume Highway, Tullamarine Freeway and the Western Ring Road. Consequently commuting is convenience with a capital C, as residents also have easy access to Craigieburn train station and various bus routes.