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STOCKLAND HALCYON GABLES – FOSTERING FUN AND FRIENDSHIP FOR OVER 60S IN THE HILLS DISTRICT
New South Wales ’ residents over 60 are increasingly seeking a more active lifestyle enriched with fun , friendship and freedom . Purchasing a home in a Stockland Halcyon community enables them to unlock capital tied up in their homes and invest in a fulfilling lifestyle as they approach retirement .
Located in the charming Hills district , Halcyon Gables offers vibrant , resort-style living and features premium facilities like a cinema , pool , spa , fitness centre and clubhouse , as
“ It ’ s great to know we will be living in a place where we feel supported as part of a community .” well as dining room , bar and community gardens .
Halcyon communities operate as a Land Lease Community model , meaning the buyer purchases their home , while Stockland maintains ownership of the land . No stamp duty is applied to the purchase , and unlike many retirement villages , there are no exit fees levied if the property is sold , so homeowners retain all their capital gains when they sell .
Three couples who have bought in Halcyon Gables are Ian and Denise Arnott , Dominic and Pauline Vozzo , and Trevor and Beryl Aspin , for whom downsizing and affordability were key considerations .
Beryl and Trevor spent years looking before buying with Halcyon . “ We just couldn ’ t justify retirement village exit fees or give up the opportunity to possibly make money from our home longterm . We found Halcyon and said this is the winning formula ,” Beryl said .
The six first became friends through their local Probus group but were surprised to discover they would be neighbours .
“ We didn ’ t realise we were all looking to buy in Halcyon Gables until we saw each other at the first meeting and couldn ’ t believe it ,” said Pauline .
“ We even realised that we bought plots on the same street , so we ’ ll already
Halcyon Gables home buyers , Dominis and Pauline Vozzo , Trevor and Beryl Aspin , Ian and Denise Arnott .
have friends as neighbours !”
The group is excited to embark on a fresh start . “ It ’ s great to know we will be living in a place where we feel supported as part of a community . I am really looking forward to moving into my brand-new home and starting a new adventure ,” said Dominic .
To find out more visit www . stockland . com . au / halcyoncommunities / nsw / halcyon-gables or call 1800 050 050 .
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