My first post here about my first home purchase. Please be nice We are considering a property which is on the back of New Line Road. The property itself in on a nice quiet cul de sac but the backyard faces the New Line Road although there is some set back from the road. While we wouldn't buy anything on a highway, we are a bit confused about this one as this is not on the highway but still close to it. Specifically, this is the property in Dural we are after - 8 Lockyer Close, Dural, NSW 2158 Does anyone have an idea as to how bad the noise and air pollution can be from being close to the highway? Can the location potentially ward off future buyers?
New Line Road wouldn't be considered a highway by any means, the road is only signposted at 60 kmh. There is a wide road reserve at the back of the block on the adjoining land - this may become a main road at some time in the future. There is also a side road which goes around a house on the opposite side of the road. No indication of what this is or might become in the future. You shouldn't put the actual property that you are seriously interested in purchasing as someone may try to snap it up on you.
New Line Rd is a VERY busy arterial road. That section of road is presently two lanes each way on the hill but is a heavy vehicle noise source with air brakes and uphill issues. The slim tree foliage wont do much with that 24/7 noise. And the swish of car tyres on wet bitumen One saving grace is the bell birds. They are abundant in that area and up Hastings and their habitat is protected !!!
Any road is only going to get busier. And noisier. A wide set back often is left to allow for future widening. You are concerned now, so when you decide to sell the road will be equally concerning to a prospective buyer. Should the road be widened and/or busier, your resale value will fall. I don’t know the area, but on the map the road looks like a fairly major connector.
You can double-glaze the windows but you cannot do anything about noise and pollution with your outdoor enjoyment. The nuisance will depend on predominant wind direction, but prospective residents don't generally take much notice of this factor. If the predominant wind blows all the nasties across the road, you can possibly offer the vendor a low-ball price and see how you go. When it becomes time to sell or rent out, the next person will be thinking like you are now.