Boomers flock to five-star social community near Brisbane
For downsizers seeking connection and camaraderie within their community, Freshwater by Ingenia Lifestyle is a fitting place to start their next chapter.
This vibrant over-50s lifestyle address, just outside Brisbane, has a bustling social calendar and an established neighbourhood of welcoming residents.
A low-maintenance exterior is stylish, sleek, and still very homey.
Freshwater is also home to modern dwellings, first class amenities and a tranquil yet convenient location full of fun and ease.
“Liveability is a really important part of how we design,” says Justin Blumfield, Executive General Manager – Residential Communities at Ingenia.
“Our low maintenance homes have been designed to cater to both the current and future needs of residents. It’s a place that’s right for them today and a place that’s going to be right for them tomorrow.”
Homes to stand the test of time
The homes at Freshwater are architecturally designed, featuring light-filled, open-plan living spaces, high-quality finishes and carefully curated inclusions.
Residents can choose from a selection of interior designs that suit a range of lifestyles and tastes, meaning they can make the home their own.
Large living spaces are complemented by an open-plan layout.
Each one has a seamless flow with the outdoors through a covered al fresco dining area – ideal for entertaining neighbours and visitors.
“They’re all very much designed with Queensland living in mind,” Blumfield says.
For such a premium offering, Freshwater homes are competitively priced and start at only $555,000.
They also benefit from being sold under a land lease model, which allows residents to enjoy the freedom of owning a home without some of the traditional costs.
This means they can free up the money they’d otherwise spend on stamp duty, and avoid ongoing costs like strata, body corporate and council rates, but still benefit from any capital growth should they decide to sell.
Close-knit community
One of the standout features at Freshwater is the thriving and diverse social calendar.
Ingenia organises a host of resident activities that cater to all interests, including fitness classes, band practice, bingo, darts, theme nights and karaoke.
There’s also a fantastic range of amenities where residents can gather, including a community clubhouse, gym, magnesium pool, heated spa, billiards room, bowling green, library, cinema, arts and crafts studio, beauty salon, bar, dining area and barbecue facilities.
“We design amenities that are flexible, as this offers residents the opportunity to use them the way they want to,” says Blumfield.
“We have indoor-outdoor spaces designed for residents to meet with other residents but also welcome their friends and family,” he adds.
There is the option to get involved in social events, or be more reserved if you choose.
“It’s really an extension of their own living room and allows them to rethink how they might traditionally live.”
The focus on connection has fostered a genuine sense of community within the lifestyle address, plus many new friendships – a quality that resident Janette Overduin, who moved there from NSW, thoroughly appreciates.
“The people here are wonderful – they’re just so friendly,” she says. “They’ve always got a wave or smile and hello for you.”
A location that has it all
Freshwater sits in Burpengary East, in the City of Moreton Bay.
The surrounding area is picturesque, filled with national parks, creeks and a generous stretch of shoreline that has beaches and waterfront walking tracks. There’s also a nearby driving range that’s popular with locals.
Freshwater is in a picturesque location surrounded by nature.
Despite its peaceful ambience, Burpengary East is conveniently connected. There are shops, cafes and eateries, along with facilities you’d expect from much bigger locales.
“We’re away from a lot of the hustle and bustle, but we’re still close enough for the doctors and the dentists and the shopping and the other facilities that you need,” Overduin says.
Freshwater residents also love the location for its proximity to the Bruce Highway, which offers quick access to other parts of Queensland and Australia.
Both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are less than an hour away by car.
The addition of caravan storage within Freshwater also means residents can get their caravans and head out on day trips or weekend adventures with ease.
For more information about life at Freshwater Burpengary East by Ingenia Lifestyle.