Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Metacap proposes land lease community at door of SA’s wineries

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by Ian Horswill
Metacap proposes land lease community at door of SA’s wineries
The proposed Seasons at Clare in Stanley Flat

The land lease operator, led by Alex Jimenez, has lodged plans with the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council in South Australia to build its latest community.

Summary

Land lease operator Metacap, led by Alex Jimenez, has lodged plans with the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council in South Australia for a new community called Seasons at Clare. The proposal covers 149 single-storey two- and three-bedroom homes across 12.7 hectares at Stanley Flat, near the wine town of Clare. Plans also include a health and wellness centre with a gym, pool, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms, along with communal lounge, dining and function areas.

Key points

Metacap lodges plans for Seasons at Clare

  • The proposal: Seasons at Clare, 149 single-storey two- and three-bedroom homes across 12.7 hectares at Stanley Flat
  • The location: 6km north of Clare, South Australia, a town known for its wineries and cellar doors
  • The amenities: A health and wellness centre with gym, pool, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms, plus lounge, dining, function, games and workshop areas
  • The design: A wine barrel-inspired entry walkway reflecting the region's viticulture heritage, with private driveways and double garages

Metacap Clare Unit Trust has proposed Seasons at Clare, a community of 149-single-storey two- and three-bedroom homes across 12.7 hectares at Stanley Flat, 6km north of the large town of Clare, which is known for its wineries and cellar doors.

An artist’s impression of the proposed community. Picture: Studio Nine Architects

Metacap is also planning to build a health and wellness centre with gym, large swimming pool, hot tub, steam room and a sauna room, along with community areas including a lounge, dining and functions areas and a games and workshop area.

A wine barrel-inspired entry walkway – designed to highlight the region’s viticulture heritage – will lead to a communal outdoor seating area that centres the development.

An artist’s impression of the community centre. Picture: Studio Nine Architects

Each home would have a private driveway and double garage. Seasons at Clare would also have an additional 32 visitors car parks and dedicated caravan, boat and trailer parking areas for residents.

Metacap, which has developed Riverbend Village in Ballina in NSW’s Northern Rivers, Riverbend Burpengary in Queensland’s Moreton Bay, and Riverbend Yandina on the Sunshine Coast, is currently building Riverbend Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast and Riverbend Agnes Water in Gladstone. The group is also proposing Riverbend Port Hughes in South Australia and Riverbend Bermagui on the NSW South Coast, both targeting the over-50s market.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What has Metacap proposed?

Seasons at Clare, a 149-home single-storey land lease community across 12.7 hectares at Stanley Flat, near Clare in South Australia.

What amenities are planned?

A health and wellness centre with gym, pool, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms, plus communal lounge, dining, function, games and workshop areas.

Where is it?

At Stanley Flat, 6km north of Clare, a South Australian town known for its wineries and cellar doors.

Who is behind it?

Land lease operator Metacap, led by Alex Jimenez, through the Metacap Clare Unit Trust.

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