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HALCYON A publication by Halcyon

NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 2012 2012

Last chance ever...

to secure one of the last remaining new homes in Australia’s best over 50’s lifestyle community.

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The greatJoey outdoors Halcyon

The Outdoor Collection homes...

Halcyon Home Owner helps save priced from $579,000 abandoned Eastern Grey joey.

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Meet Lifestyle Series home owners The latest on the Hope Island Health Tony and Paula Dougherty Precinct. page4/5 6 page

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And then there were only...

There isn’t much time left if you want to secure one of the last remaining new homes in Australia’s best lifestyle community

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for over 50’s. Three new Lifestyle Series display homes have drawn high praise and unprecedented numbers with more than 500 people inspecting the innovative 8-Star homes at two recent open days.

Imagine waking to the sounds of nature and the sight of kangaroos and joeys playfully making their way across the Eastern Grey Passage as you enjoy your morning cuppa.

Brisk sales in the final release of Lifestyle Series homes means that this is now the last opportunity to choose your favourite Halcyon design from the remaining homes.

Whether it’s a Sandpiper, a Kestrel, a Heron, an Atoll or a Marengo, time is running out as the last of these homes are being snapped up quickly.

Lifestyle Series Atoll

the new home of your choice at Halcyon

Passage as you enjoy your morning cuppa.

Waters The striking Lifestyle Series homes

Then it’s just a short stroll to the Leisure

feature modern stone columns and porticos,

Club with its tempting array of activities and

stunning timber doors and sophisticated,

facilities.

contemporary colour combinations.

Inside, high quality European kitchens boast a freestanding workbench with elegant pendant lighting, Miele appliances and extra storage. The generous outdoor living space includes a magnificent built-in BBQ,

Sounds perfect? Act now before it’s too late.

Lifestyle Series buyers benefit from $50,000 dollars worth of extras and savings on these never to be repeated, final new homes but hurry, the clock is ticking.

tastefully finished in matching kitchen stone.

To find out more contact the Sales Office

Some home designs are down to the very

Imagine waking to the sounds of nature and

and ask about how a special Halcyon loan

last one available, so there really is no

the sight of kangaroos and joeys playfully

can help bridge the gap and make the

time like today to make sure you secure

making their way across the Eastern Grey

numbers work for you.

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Lifestyle Series Heron

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Marengo

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C O L L E C T I O N

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$6.92 million in capital gains... and counting

Priced from $579,000 To compliment the final release of the

outdoor living spaces which are perfect for

popular Lifestyle Series homes, Halcyon

lazy days or having friends or family over for

has just received hot off the drawing board

special occasions.”

a design sure to strike a chord with those looking for a home with a firm focus on outdoor living. Situated on the last ever sites opposite the Lifestyle Series and priced from just $579,000, the Outdoor Collection homes represent surprising

“The location, just one minutes’ stroll from the Leisure Club, will also have strong appeal for purchasers who like to keep trim with a game of tennis or tone up with some laps in the pool.”

value for money and feature luxury finishes

Construction on these select homes is

Over the past six years, the sale of

including stylish stone treatments to the

due to start early next year so there is still

established Halcyon homes has given

exterior façade and quality Miele appliances

plenty of time to sell your current home

home owners nearly seven million

within. Accommodating those with a love

and add some individual touches to your

reasons to celebrate! Home owners

for outdoor living, these architect-designed

new Outdoor Collection home. Homes are

who have moved on from Halcyon

homes will feature between three and

now available to be purchased off the plan,

Parks or Halcyon Waters since 2006

four outdoor living areas. Halcyon Project

and can be secured for as little as $1,000

have amassed a total of $6.92 million in

Director Marie Cone said, “The homes

deposit. For more information contact the

are an entertainers delight and boast extra

Sales Office on 1800 626 488.

capital gains for themselves… tax free and Exit fee free!

Joint Managing Director Bevan Geissmann said, “The purchase price is often seen as the benchmark of affordability, but we strongly believe affordability is not only about the purchase price. In many ways and perhaps most importantly, it’s about the sale price if and when you choose to move on. Home owners that have sold received an average weekly

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capital gain of $389 per week during a financial downturn, I think the numbers speak for themselves”.

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The year that At Halcyon, everyday life is often a celebration of fun, friends and sometimes trying something new for the very first time.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of 2012.

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“To be honest it really was far superior in every way to anything else we had seen. The design of the homes, the quality, the lifestyle and all the space.”

With the final release of Lifestyle Series homes at Halcyon Waters creating such a stir in the market place, we thought it was time to meet a couple who recently purchased

Halcyon Waters and they were immediately impressed with what they saw.

“To be honest it really was far superior in every way to anything else we had seen, the and all the space,” said Paula. “We were even invited to some of the functions here so we could get to meet some of the home owners who are lovely and made us feel very welcome.”

The Doughertys originally looked at a Heron

some insight on why they chose Halcyon

design home before Halcyon Senior Sales

Waters.

Consultant Kerry Luke showed them the

Recently married after both were widowed,

Lifestyle Series Sandpiper. “Immediately Tony

their large six bedroom home at Wynnum

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design of the homes, the quality, the lifestyle

one of the stunning 8-Star homes and gain

Tony and Paula Dougherty enjoyed living in

We call Halcyon home

said this is it… We loved the space and the modern open plan layout of the home,” said

Tony and Paula Dougherty

their new home to be selected as the move looms ever closer. Even the normally laid back Tony has caught the bug.

Once firmly entrenched in their new home and lifestyle at Halcyon Waters, the Dougherty’s are keen to be part of the vibrant community and try their hand at some of the activities and interest groups on offer. Paula is excited to join in the cooking classes, visit the gym and attend the social events. Tony, a mad keen golfer, has already

overlooking the golf course. However the

Paula.

burden of maintaining such a large home

The couple were also keen to point out

community and plans to play some of the

however was taking its toll and the couple

that throughout the entire sales process the

four courses that are close to their new

decided it was too much… It was time to

service was “absolutely superb”, and that

home.

downsize!

Sales Consultant Kerry had gone “beyond the

Although Tony originally took some

call” to make the transaction as smooth as

convincing, they started considering the concept of a move to an over 50’s lifestyle or retirement community. They looked at

met a group of hard core golfers from the

possible. With their Wynnum home having sold within a week of listing, the Doughertys plan to move into Halcyon Waters before

Like most Halcyon home owners, the Doughertys love to travel and have plans early next year to fly to Auckland to board the Queen Elizabeth for a cruise across the Pacific Ocean to New York. The ability to

various options in South East Queensland

Christmas.

before friends from Paula’s church spoke

The excitement is mounting in the

their home and possessions would be secure

highly of Halcyon Waters. One visit to

Dougherty household with new furniture for

also appealed to Tony and Paula.

lock up and head off travelling knowing that

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Halcyon Landing opens the gates

Judging by the turn out, Halcyon Landing’s

For many it was also a great chance to chat

very first Open Day proved to be a runaway

with some of the home owners already living

success. More than 350 people filed through

at Halcyon Landing who were mingling with

the gates to take a look through what is

the crowd. Open Day attendees also lapped

being dubbed as the Sunshine Coast’s most

up the hospitality enjoying ice cream, coffee

successful new over 50’s lifestyle community.

and a sausage sizzle on the day.

The display village, featuring four new display

The new Halcyon community at Bli Bli

homes, stole the show with many attendees

certainly has grabbed the attention of

commenting on the quality, design and the

purchasers and already stage one is 70% sold

8-Star energy efficiency rating on the homes.

out with sales exceeding $20 million.

Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Development Just like it’s multiple award-winning sister

efforts in implementing sustainability

eight state and national awards for seniors’

communities Halcyon Waters and Halcyon

initiatives, while enhancing and protecting

living affordability and construction.

Parks, Halcyon Landing has just been

the environment surrounding their

recognised as a finalist after being nominated

projects. Along with other initiatives, UDIA

for the Urban Development Institute of

judges praised Halcyon’s commitment

Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards for

to ongoing sustainability through the

Excellence. In the category of Excellence in

introduction of 8-Star energy rated

Sustainable Development, Halcyon Landing

homes that will assist in minimising energy

was runner up to Stockland’s master planned

consumption, ultimately putting more

‘North Shore’ development in Townsville.

money back in home owners pockets.

The award recognises property developers’

Past industry awards for Halcyon include

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HALCYON A publication by Halcyon

2012 ‘Halcyon Masters’

wonderful shots were played with all three teams competing for the honour of holding the perpetual trophy and subsequent bragging rights for the next year.

The all important presentation ceremony was held after the event on the deck of the Rec Club at Halcyon Parks. As tradition The friendly sporting rivalry between Halcyon

and Caloundra welcomed a team from

dictates, a few cool drinks were enjoyed

communities extended to the golf course

their new sister community at Bli Bli into

with a meal cooked on the BBQ. Prizes

in late October when for the first time 40

the exclusive event. The Masters was held

were then handed out before the coveted

golfers from all three Halcyon communities

at the Caloundra Golf Club in what was

Masters trophy was awarded to the winners.

came together for the 2012 ‘Halcyon

perfect weather for playing golf. Although

Congratulations to the ‘Halcyon Hackers’ from

Masters’. This year teams from Hope Island

not a nationally televised event, some

Halcyon Parks who took home the trophy.

A whale of a tale

The latest tale from the locker of Halcyon

Waters caretaker Mark Young (aka Captain Flathead) comes from on-board local media

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personality Paul Burt’s own vessel, the

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34ft ‘My Charter Boat’. Paul, Captain Flathead and a group of intrepid home owners from

HALCYON

Seaway entrance early for a spot of offshore

the highlight of day appeared. A pod of

sport fishing at the 50 fathom depth mark.

humpback whales making their way back

After a white knuckled trip out travelling

down the coast to their feeding grounds

at around 30 knots in tricky conditions,

in Antarctica. The presence of the whales

they soon cast lines and settled into some

probably explained the lack of fish (or so

fishing. With the fish not on the bite, a few

goes the story). Watch out for more fishy

cold beers were soon passed around to

tales from Captain Flathead in future editions

the thirsty anglers, then, out of nowhere,

of Halcyon Days.

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Halcyon Waters 1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488 Halcyon Parks 42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280 Halcyon Landing 2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050

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