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RETIREMENT LIVING
A $12.5m country club at the new over-50s lifestyle resort GemLife Palmwoods will blend minimalist architectural lines with natural materials to create a space that is perfectly at home in the hinterland.
Construction is underway on the luxurious three-level 4800sqm country club which will create a social hub for homeowners, offering resort-style facilities from a heated indoor magnesium pool and yoga studio to an expansive alfresco with sunken lounge areas.
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GemLife Palmwoods sales manager Liz Millroy said the architectural brief was to craft a sustainable, modern yet timeless building that responded to the local climate and setting, maximising its location overlooking a waterway.
“The overall feel will be reminiscent of a luxury mountain lodge but localised to capture the spirit of rural Palmwoods. I think this will be one of GemLife’s best country clubs to date. It will have all the
SUNCARE DELIVERS DIGITAL CONNECTION
BEING socially connected with friends and family is important and using technology and apps such as FaceTime, Zoom or Skype is common for those separated by distance.
But many older members of the community who could most benefit from connecting digitally, don’t have the equipment or knowledge needed.
The Suncare Digital Program is helping keep clients connected by teaching new technical skills and providing iPads and internet access.
The program is also about connecting with everyday services such as banking, health, shopping and government services. Training and assistance can be provided at home.
Suncare helped Dorothy purchase an iPad through her Home Care Package and overcome social isolation from her family who live interstate.
Her Care Coordinator also helped with training so she could make video calls to superb facilities for which our resorts are well-known, plus some unique features of its own,” Ms Millroy said.
GemLife Palmwoods Country Club’s extensive facilities will include a wellequipped gym, spa, sauna, wine room, ten-pin bowling, luxury cinema, creative arts studio, barbecue bar and virtual golf simulator.
Homes start from mid-$600,000 with a range of two-bedroom plus multipurpose room home designs, each with between 193sqm and 211sqm of living space and a generous array of inclusions.
Display homes are now open. Call 1800 718 414 or visit gemlife. com.au
family. Dorothy was overwhelmed with joy when she first saw them online.
Suncare’s Digital Program provides step-by-step learning activities and information including Quick Start Guides to make becoming digital connection easy.
Suncare Community Services has been serving the needs of older community members for more than 50 years. Visit suncare.org.au STOCKLAND’S newest over 50s lifestyle community, Halcyon Promenade, is already attracting strong interest from buyers looking to discover a lifestyle that’s streets ahead.
Earthworks have recently commenced on the $260 million development at Burpengary East and only six minutes from Moreton Bay.
Regional project director Andrew Astorquia said he was excited to see the project come to life.
“What we’re creating will be something very special in terms of expansive facilities, quality homes and a focus on eco-friendly initiatives,” he said.
Halcyon Promenade will be developed across both sides of Caulfield Drive, with the two sides of the community connected by a vibrant, pedestrianised main street.
It has embraced the village hub approach to the lifestyle facilities with leisure and sporting facilities spread throughout the community.
Halcyon Promenade will feature a health club with 25m heated magnesium salt pool, gym, yoga lawn and art studio; a recreation club and lounge with a private dining area and outdoor kitchen overlooking the resort pool; as well as a 3D golf simulator, pickleball courts and a full size, flood-lit bowling green.
Set on 24ha of prime northside land, Halcyon Promenade has been designed to complement the bayside’s natural beauty. Call 1800 560 763.
SINGLES THRIVE ON THYME LIFESTYLE
THYME Lifestyle Resorts are helping single people over 50 find friendship and flourish in welcoming communities where they have the freedom to live independently, feel secure and stay active.
Affordable homes under $450,000, are two-bedroom, spacious and cleverly designed to be low maintenance while featuring deluxe home appliances. Thyme Lifestyle Resorts are also pet friendly.
The safety and security of a gated community is one of the many drawcards for singles, and for travellers, there’s the peace of mind of having neighbours to keep watch on the property.
“As a single woman, it’s nice to know that my home and where I live is secure within a close community network,” homeowner Kerry Lynch (pictured) says.
Living independently in a lowmaintenance home with luxurious facilities and active social clubs at the doorstep is also a great way to stay active and social. Designed with health and wellness in mind, community facilities can include swimming pools and spas, fitness studios, cinemas, bowls green and more.
Another advantage of owning a home in a Thyme Lifestyle Resort is the financial benefits. There are no entry or exit fees, no stamp duty, council rates, body corporate or strata fees and you get to keep 100 per cent of any capital gains on the home.
Thyme Hervey Bay has 2-bedroom homes now selling from $438,000 in the latest release.
To find out more, reserve a spot at the information session on July 27. Visit thyme.com.au
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