A time for new beginnings
BUNDABERG
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QUEENSLAND
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AUSTRALIA
Welcome to
Argyle Gardens
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It takes a very special place for you to feel like you’re coming home as soon as you arrive. Perhaps it’s the irreplaceable location that affords you convenient, everyday living. Perhaps it’s that the things you love most are just outside your door. Perhaps it’s that the spaciousness makes it feel like living your best life rather than compromising. Or maybe it’s that the smiling faces and genuine warmth of this community can be seen and felt. Welcome home. Between the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef and the picturesque Burnett River is a community built on the strength of timber and sweetness of sugar. A testament to the Coral Coast’s undeniably easy lifestyle, Bundaberg has all the natural attractions and citystyle amenities to make it a hot-spot for retirement living. But it’s Argyle Gardens’ ability to encapsulate the town’s genuine warmth into a community of stylish private homes and apartments surrounded by resort-style facilities, that has created Bundaberg’s premier retirement lifestyle. The stress of everyday maintenance disappears. All that’s left is the freedom to cultivate your hobbies, explore the Coral Coast without worrying about the security of your home and build the kind of lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
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Nature’s bounty creates
a perfect retirement playground “We have no worries at all. This is our home, this is our future.” Norma and Rodney, Village Residents
Riverside Boardwalk, Burnett River
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Everything you need is within minutes of your door. So is everything you want. Practicalities aside, Mother Nature really outdid herself with this destination.
Even the turtles know how special Bundaberg is. Thousands of them travel there every year to lay eggs in Australia’s most significant mainland turtle-nesting beach. Other natural attractions such as Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Island, Fitzroy Reef Lagoon and the Woongarra Marine Park make for incredible days of exploration in your own backyard. Not to mention your choice of beaches across Bundaberg and beautiful Bargara.
Spot dolphins from the shore, jump in the tinny and drop a line or walk the Riverside Boardwalk along the Burnett River. Dive into the history and culture of the region at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation or the ever-changing exhibitions of the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery. While the Brothers Sports Club is a popular venue for dining and drinks, you’ll be spoilt for choice as Bundaberg’s café scene takes full advantage of its status as one of Queensland’s finest food bowls.
Nature’s finest is on display. Shopping, medical and other practical facilities are minutes away. And there you are in your own spacious, private home surrounded by the warmth of the Argyle Gardens community. The excitement of packing up the caravan and heading off on holiday is matched by the undeniable sense of coming home when you return. Your premier retirement lifestyle – your way.
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Close to everything D ESTINATION SNAP S H OT Direct Domestic Flights
Bundaberg Airport is a 50-minute flight from Brisbane with almost 40 flights a week operated by two different airlines. From Brisbane destinations across Australia and around the world are easily accessible.
Weather
More than 275 days of sunshine each year. Year-round sub-tropical climate.
Natural Attractions Lady Musgrave Island Lady Elliot Island Fitzroy Reef Lagoon Woongarra Marine Park Mon Repos Turtle Rookery Bargara Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Burnett River Numerous beaches Arts, Culture and Clubs
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Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery Hinkler Hall of Aviation Brothers Sports Club Bundaberg Bowls Club Bundaberg Golf Club
DISTAN C E S AND T I MI NGS LIFESTYLE Brothers Sports Club
8 minutes walk
Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
9 minutes drive
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
9 minutes drive
Bundaberg Bowls Club
10 minutes drive
Hinkler Hall of Aviation
10 minutes drive
Bundaberg Golf Club
13 minutes drive
EVERYDAY CONVENIENCES Stockland Shopping Centre
3 minutes drive
Bus stop
Adjacent to Argyle Gardens
MEDICAL Bundaberg Hospital
5 minutes drive
Alexandra Park Medical Centre
8 minutes drive
Family Practice at Hinkler
8 minutes drive
Crofton Medical Centre
9 minutes drive
Aerial of Village
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The things you love kept close to your heart All the elements that make up an incredible lifestyle are like ingredients in a recipe. Put them together to make your new life a masterpiece. First start with incredible natural attractions. Then stir in countless ways to explore and enjoy them. Next mix in clubs, galleries and museums to make nurturing your favourite obsession almost too easy.
Walk the dog around the neighbourhood or change it up with a wander down the Riverside Boardwalk. Catch the bus with the ladies to Stockland Shopping Centre for retail therapy and morning tea.
Bake under endless days of sunshine. Then enjoy one of Bundaberg’s largest shopping hubs and world-class medical facilities on top for total peace of mind.
Take a picnic to Burnett River before spending the afternoon spotting dolphins in Bargara. Squeeze in a few practice swings or the Art Gallery’s latest exhibition on the way home.
Everything you need to build your ultimate retirement lifestyle is within minutes walk or drive from your door.
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Invite the grandkids over and have the family walk to Brothers Sporting Club for dinner.
No more cobwebs on your golf clubs or rusty fishing hooks because the course or beach is just that little bit too far away.
Argyle Gardens’ central location brings life to you.
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True community is not just seen but felt
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There is something truly special about a place that can make you feel like you’re coming home from the first moment you arrive.
There is an undeniable sense of belonging at Argyle Gardens. You can feel it in the neighbours that come and welcome you on arrival. In the smiles as you take the dog for a morning walk. You know, beyond doubt, that it is a sense of community that goes beyond the polite ‘hello’. This is a place where people really care about each other. That is priceless. Argyle Gardens offers a sense of safety and confidence to not only enjoy day-to-day freedom of neighbourhood walks and chats, but that if you ever need it, 24 hour assistance is on standby.
The stunning gardens and leafy streets create a beautiful haven that is both warm with care and vibrant with activity. It is a place where you feel alive. Where you have the freedom to build your ultimate retirement lifestyle, including the confidence to lock up and leave knowing your castle will be just as you left it upon your return. At Argyle Gardens it isn’t just a feeling of coming home – you can see it all around you.
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Spacious modern living in a resort-style setting Your home is your castle. It is your safe place. Your sanctuary. Whatever your taste or budget this is a time in your life when the word ‘compromise’ should never be used.
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“It feels like home for us with plenty of rooms for the kids to come and stay, it really is lovely.” Val and Ivan, Village Residents
Your Argyle Gardens home is full of bright spacious rooms that flow seamlessly into one another just as easily as the tropical breeze through the windows. Bathrooms are modern and designed for convenience. Kitchen are practical with ample storage space. Both are finished with premium fittings and fixtures, bringing a sense of superior quality and timeless style. Spacious and affordable both inside and out, it’s easy to make one of these 1, 2 or 3 bedroom houses into your ultimate retirement home. Argyle Gardens also offers a choice of centrally located 1 bedroom serviced apartments for those seeking assistance with daily living. It’s not about fitting your life into a house, it’s about finding somewhere that gives you the freedom to live life the way you want.
F E AT U R E S + 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes + 1 bedroom serviced apartments + Spacious bedrooms and living areas + Large modern kitchens with ample storage + Air-conditioning in living area + Ceiling fans + Security features + 24-hour emergency call system + Caravan and boat storage subject to availability + Pets are welcome upon application
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Apartments with a little extra support Argyle Gardens is home of a truly unique offering in the retirement living market. Our contemporary serviced apartments provide spacious, private living with all the hassles of daily life taken care of for you.
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As soon as you enter the onebedroom apartment you’ll be surprised by the generosity of space. A modern layout sees your living area flowing easily into a dining space and kitchenette and out onto a large, secure rear patio overlooking gardens. Your bedroom provides an ample layout and built-in wardrobe storage, large ensuite with grab rails, completing a contemporary space that you’ll want to call home. However, it’s the ‘service’ offered with our serviced apartments that make them truly unique.
Let us take care of all the cooking with three nutritious meals offered every day. Did we mention that we’ll also clean? That’s right. Home cleaning and linen service are all part of your new lifestyle. With the day-to-day hassle of running a home taken care of you’ll be able to enjoy your location, in the heart of the village with easy access to all facilities and community activities. If a house feels like a little too much or you would simply like to enjoy your independence and have the freedom to
spend more time doing the things you love, our serviced apartments are the perfect solution. Nothing left to do but enjoy a community you love, in an apartment that truly feels like home.
F E AT U R E S + Ceiling Fans + Air Conditioning + Security Screens + Back Patio + Built-in Robes + 24 Hour Emergency Call System
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Unparalleled facilities and resort-style living Enjoy the best years of your life at your own pace. Stunning spaces, resort-style facilities and a curated activities calendar are all designed to extend your personal living space.
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“There’s plenty to do, life’s what you make it.” Maree and Stan, Village Residents
A monthly schedule of community activities allows you to enjoy the company of others as much as you desire.
dancing classes, arts and crafts, gardening groups, exercise classes, pool and billiards and much more.
A well organised residents’ committee is actively involved in arranging functions and social activities such as community barbecues, outdoor bowls, line dancing, yoga, arts and crafts, pool and billiards, movie days and more.
Start the day with some laps in the pool or a gym workout. Join a class or head to the hobby room. Meet your friends for lunch at the community centre or take the party outside to the barbecue.
Fitness, cultural and lifestyle facilities are just steps from your front door. An active social committee provides a variety of opportunities to cultivate your hobbies, try new things and socialise with friends. Our calendar includes community barbecues, indoor bowls, Chi-Kung classes, line
Cool off in the pool in the afternoon or relax in the library or with a game of indoor bowls. Meet the gang to walk to dinner at the Brothers Sporting Club before seeing the show in the auditorium.
FACI L I T I E S + Community centre with bar and dining area + Auditorium + Barbeque and outdoor entertaining area + Swimming pool and spa + Indoor bowls and billiards + Craft and hobby room + Well-stocked library + Hair salon with full-time hairdresser + Caravan and boat storage subject to availability
Fill your calendar with events and classes or just join in your favourites. With everything at your doorstep, the choice is yours.
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The little things that
mean a lot
Being a part of the Argyle Gardens community means that you’re taken care of. We’ll do the chores. You live your life.
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Argyle Gardens’ beautiful landscaping is cared for intimately. This attention to detail extends to the regular mowing of your private garden. Plus, regular domestic clean, spring and window cleaning can all be easily arranged, depending on how much help you want. Not to mention the total peace-of-mind afforded by 24 hour emergency assistance. Argyle Gardens is operated by Blue Care, which is part of Uniting Care Queensland. What that means for you is the confidence that Queensland’s leading care provider and their 65 years of experience are there for you when you need it. Blue Care Help at Home can customise a package of services for you including transportation and in-home allied health, all designed to enhance your lifestyle and maintain freedom and independence.
Argyle Gardens offers security, freedom and more time to enjoy life: + Dedicated maintenance team + Lawn mowing service + Consultation rooms for visiting practitioners + 24 hour emergency call system Serviced Apartment residents also receive meals daily, a weekly linen service and home cleaning. Blue Care Help at Home offers: + House cleaning services + Transportation services + At home allied health services
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Making the move together
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“We’ve been all over the world and Argyle Gardens is just the best.” Kay and Laurie, Village Residents
Total confidence in the moving process – we’re with you for every decision. In times of decision there often seems to be endless questions. We have all the answers. This journey is different for everyone. We’ll be with you every step of the way. We can help you understand when the time is right to move. Help you identify all costs and options. We’ll even talk you through the process of selling your existing home. Here’s what we can help with: + Explaining the costs of retirement village living + Identifying the right time to move + Finding the right real estate agent to sell your existing home + Coordinating the timing of your sale and purchase of your new home + Choosing the right Argyle Gardens home to suit your needs + Personalised tour of homes, facilities and meeting with existing residents + Step by step assistance with process of purchase Not everybody that moves into a retirement village is retired. No one person’s journey is the same as another. We recommend seeking independent legal and financial advice prior to entering into a contract. Contact us today and feel confident in approaching this decision with total clarity and support at every step.
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The information contained in this brochure is for guidance purposes only. All information is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate; however prospective purchasers should not rely on this information and should make their own enquiries. All artist impressions, images and photographs are for presentation purposes and are indicative.
Less retirement, more you
90 Twyford Street, Avoca Qld 4670 Call 07 4155 1194 ArgyleGardens.com
