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HALCYON A publication by Halcyon

6 million reasons to live at Halcyon!

JULY 2011

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Cooking up some fun

Sandpiper display debut

Part of the Halcyon family

Gastronomic delights and culinary magic with Halcyon MasterChef.

Join us at our Open Home on 9 July to celebrate our latest display home.

Young over 50s love coming home to Halcyon Waters.

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Pedalling for charity Since his retirement just three years ago,

out others in the tight knit community,

home owner and ex fireman, Graham

Graham is a familiar sight up at the gym,

Flack has racked up an astounding three

pounding out laps in the pool or training

Bike 4 Burns rides, helping to raise much

on his trusty mount, cycling countless

needed funds for the Royal Children’s

kilometres around the North Shore.

Hospital Burns Centre. This year’s recent Bike for Burns ride, saw Graham

To assist with his selfless fundraising

and over 30 other cyclists raising over

efforts, the Halcyon community got

$40,000 by cycling an amazing 875km

together once again holding a fancy dress

from Mackay to Cairns, and increasing

theme party at the Leisure Club. The

awareness for the charity.

hilarious night which raised over $1,440

Having shed more than 11 kilos since

was attended by over 60 party goers

his retirement, the super fit Graham

who were all there to wish Graham

is an inspiration to Halcyon Waters

the best prior to embarking on this

home owners. When he’s not helping

gruelling ride.

Food fight!

A home grown version of the popular Australian television franchise, MasterChef was a gastronomic runaway success attracting over 80 would be MasterChefs and hungry onlookers along to Halcyon Waters’ Leisure Club.

contestants flavour labours.

The fun filled day ended with a Happy Hour and the judging of a selection of finger foods in the Creativity Section. For the record, winners of the day included, Edith and her assistant Judy, while the

Competitors and their assistants were

Creativity Section was taken out by Harvi

set the task of preparing three individual

and his wife, Di. So popular was the event

dishes of eight serves each (much to the

that plans are already being made for the

delight of the taste team and judges).

next Halcyon MasterChef... So head for

MasterChef Marg Kyle started out the day

the kitchen and get cooking!

long event with a skill test before letting the Halcyon MasterChefs loose on their very own culinary masterpieces.

Local Councillor Grant Pforr and his Personal Assistant Michelle joined Halcyon Joint Managing Director Paul Melville and Chef Marg on the judging panel, savouring the fruits of the

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A Capital idea that!

In just over five years, the sale of Established Homes has given Halcyon home owners over five million reasons to be happy!

Home owners who have moved on from Halcyon Parks or Halcyon Waters since 2006 have amassed a total of $5.83 million in capital gains for themselves… tax free and exit fee free!

This represents a wonderful endorsement for a key element of the Halcyon

deferred management fees would have

capital gains will continue well into the

model… affordability and no exit fees.

taken a large percentage of this money

future. “Great locations, award winning

Not only is the Halcyon purchase price

from the selling home owners. In total

designs, and an unbeatable bottom line,

contrast, collectively Halcyon home owners

these are the factors that will underpin

have, once they have sold their home,

further capital gains going forward,” said Dr

departed with over $1 million dollars per

Bevan Geissmann, Joint Managing Director

annum in their pockets.

of Halcyon.

another windfall if they move on again…

Affordability is something that Halcyon

this $5.83 million represents an average gross capital gain of over 20% during a time which has mostly been post GFC.

With the six million dollar mark looming

communities have become synonymous

large, we look forward to breaking out the

In a typical retirement village, exit fees or

Halcyon is confident this trend of strong

often significantly lower than the price of the existing home (which enables new home owners to free up cash when they purchase), but they also receive

with, having picked up a coveted Urban Development Institute of Australia National Award for Affordability.

Arcare alliance a done deal Halcyon Waters home owners are set

opposite the future Hope Island Town

to welcome a new neighbour following

Centre and is just 200 metres from Halcyon

the announcement of a new Residential

Waters, representing the final piece of the

Care Facility offering aged care and

Hope Island Health Precinct master plan.

respite care, to be constructed early next

The precinct will also include independent

year. Halcyon Days Pty Ltd, a company

living units and the proposed Mater Health

associated with Dr. Bevan Geissmann

Centre. The Mater Health Centre would be

and Paul Melville formed an alliance with

the region’s first multi-disciplinary medical

Arcare, one of Australia’s top ten aged

centre and home to General Practitioners,

care providers, promising to deliver 5-star

Specialists and allied health providers.

residential aged care to the region.

The Arcare development will be located

To find out more about Arcare visit www.arcare.com.au.

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champagne and celebrating Halcyon’s six million dollar man or woman in the very near future! We’ll keep you updated on the outcome!

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Seize the moment The time is NOW! Whether you’re

extras that make a house a home then

shopping for a brand new home, a

the Sales Team are there to help with

lived in and loved Established Home or

the perfect match for you.

whether you want to order your new house for six months down the track, Halcyon has just what you are looking for.

We believe it’s all about the timing and what’s right for you. The current street of new homes has all but sold out with

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Or lastly, if you know where you want to be but just need that extra time to get prepared then check out our new Pittwater Release that once again has something for everyone. This street not

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just one remaining Terrace Home and

only has our all-time favourites but also

one Neighbourhood Home available

four very special individually designed

Want to free up some extra cash for

for sale. So you’d better be quick if you

homes featuring 3 bedrooms plus study.

your lifestyle? Then Halcyon Waters

want to join this vibrant neighbourhood

Often requested and always quickly

of new Halcyon Waters home owners.

sold these homes simply won’t last, so

Likewise if you’re looking for an

come and inspect the plans today. The

Established Home with all those little

Pittwater Release is selling NOW.

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Smart money for the Rhodes Spreading the good word about Halcyon

using the money to carry out some minor

has meant a $2,000 cash windfall for

renovations on their large ex-display home.

Runaway Bay couple Tony and Iris Rhodes, and $500 for their favourite charity the Salvation Army.

Tony and Iris’s aim is then to put their home up for sale so they too can make the move to Halcyon Waters. To find

The Rhodes referred Jim and Sonia

out more about our Buyer Referral

Mornard who purchased their home at

Programme speak to our Sales Team on

Halcyon Waters in June. The Rhodes will be

1800 626 488.

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has the ideal solution for you. To find out how you can be a part of this unique offer phone 1800 626 488 and speak to our Sales Team today.

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OPEN HOME 9 July, 2-5pm

Join us for a glass of champagne

Open Home - 9 July

Take a closer look... our first ever Sandpiper display

They say a picture paints a thousand

designs, this home has it all! An entertainer’s

words and just one look at this brand

kitchen, spacious living areas, a master suite

new innovative design from the Halcyon

and extra storage are just a few of the must

team and you know you’re looking at

haves for the discerning buyer.

something special.

with a difference, then look no further!

The Sandpiper will be on display for the very first time on Saturday 9 July at a special viewing from 2 – 5pm, so come

Add to these the 3 outdoor living areas

along and join us for a celebratory glass

Designed for those wanting contemporary

and it’s easy to see that the design team

of champagne. To register your interest in

elegance, the Sandpiper exudes both flair and

have thought of it all with this home. So

attending, simply contact the Sales Team

functionality. The largest of the 3 bedroom

if you’ve been searching for something

on 1800 626 488.

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Centre of the Sunshine Coast The dream has finally become a reality

but is now transforming into a modern day

just 10 minutes drive to the South. With

in the shape of Halcyon’s new Sunshine

seaside township whilst maintaining its village

its superb location along the banks of the

Coast lifestyle community, Halcyon Landing.

like charm.

Maroochy River, Bli Bli is perfectly positioned

Featuring wide streets, open spaces, quality homes and all the trimmings that come with a Halcyon community, Halcyon Landing has

Featuring the very best of both a ‘Seachange’ and a ‘Treechange’ Bli Bli is situated just

to enjoy the best of everything that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

minutes from Mudjimba Beach. To the

In total only 170 homes will ever be built on

North lies Noosa with its superb array of

this unique 22 hectare parcel of land which

Far removed from the hustle and bustle of

dining, shopping and surfing beaches. Head

comprises of shared community spaces,

the regular tourist beats, Bli Bli is probably

West and you’ll discover Nambour and the

lakes, a signature boardwalk trail, caravan

the regions best kept secret but not for long.

beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland, while

and boat storage and a comprehensive

Located at the centre of the Sunshine Coast,

Maroochydore and Sunshine Plaza, (the

Recreational Precinct, including a private

Bli Bli was once only famous for its ‘Castle’

Coast’s largest shopping destination) are

Recreation Club.

already set tongues wagging.

The price is right! $369,000 Great news from the Sunshine Coast

Birds. For a sneak preview and to reserve

with the announcement of pricing at

a place, contact Chris or Adrian on

Halcyon’s latest lifestyle community.

1800 007 280.

Priced from $369,000 the 30 homes that make up the ‘Foundation Release’ represent excellent value for money, affordability and include Halcyon’s popular favourites like the ‘Marengo’ and the ‘Ningaloo.’ Also making their debut are homes unique to Halcyon Landing like the all new ‘Ninderry’ and the intriguing ‘Boathouse.’

In a matter of just days nearly a third of the Foundation Release has been snapped up off the plan by eager Early

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Part of the Halcyon family For a couple who just love their new lifestyle at Halcyon Waters it seems fitting that they moved into the award winning lifestyle community on Valentine’s Day this year. Three months into the ‘lifestyle affair,’ and the honeymoon is anything but over with Ross and Maree Patterson declaring that this was “the best thing they have ever done.”

Like many of the ‘younger’ over 50s who now call Halcyon Waters home, the easy going couple currently work and enjoy a busy social life, both inside and outside of the gated community. Coming home now has a special meaning for Ross and Maree.

“You drive through the gates and it’s like all the pressure and stress just disappears.

It’s so peaceful and tranquil here, we just love it! It’s a totally relaxed, beautiful environment… we see kangaroos and local bird life all the time,” said Maree.

Along with all the space and tranquillity,

Ross and Maree Patterson

“You drive through the gates and it’s like all the pressure and stress just disappears. It’s so peaceful and tranquil here, we just love it! It’s a totally relaxed, beautiful environment… we see kangaroos and local bird life all the time.”

the Pattersons are loving being part of

attracted him to Halcyon Waters. “It’s

out with the solutions and taking the stress

what they call a very special community.

not just the homes, everything is first class

out of the move. She was involved in the

“You’ve got your privacy and you’re not

here, the garden, the landscaping, the wide

whole process and most importantly she

living in each others pockets because of

streets, the management, it’s the total

made us feel like family,” said Maree.

the way the homes have been designed,

package,” said Ross.

So, what began as an impromptu visit to

Looking forward to the future was also

an Open Day with Halcyon home owner

foremost in the Pattersons minds. “We’re

and friend Mary, has blossomed into a

here for the long term. The fact that

complete change of lifestyle for Ross

yet there’s always plenty of people if you want companionship or a chat,” said Ross. Having previously lived in a large waterfront home in a cul-de-sac at Mermaid Waters where they knew only a few neighbours by name, the Pattersons were in for a pleasant surprise when they moved to Halcyon Waters. “Here

there’s the new medical precinct close by and down the track an aged care facility, it’s all a bonus as far as we’re concerned,” said Ross.

and Maree. “It’s fabulous here, we’re so happy and it suits us down to the ground, we still can’t believe that we’re actually living here,” said Maree. As for family, the Pattersons firmly believe they are now part

everyone knows each other and looks out

Throughout the process of selling their

of one very large happy one. And speaking

for one another. We go to the community

home, Ross and Maree had nothing but

of family, Jeff and Kathleen Patterson senior

events, have friends over for dinner, even

words of praise for Halcyon Waters

go to street parties,” laughed Maree.

have also made the move to Halcyon

Project Director, Marie Cone and her

Waters and now live four doors up the

For Ross the quality of the homes and

team. “It took us a while to sell and Marie

street in their stunning Terrace Home…

individual style was something that

was there every step of the way, helping

but that’s another story!

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Halcyon profile - Kerry Luke One of the new faces to join Marie and

earthquake earlier this year, an opportunity

the Sales Team at Halcyon Waters is Kerry

presented itself and Kerry crossed the

Luke. Originally hailing from New Zealand,

Tasman once again to join the motivated

Kerry first came to Australia in the early

team at Halcyon. Meanwhile partner Derek

80s and initially lived an idyllic lifestyle on a

who is a lecturer and consultant is still back in

yacht before raising a family of three boys at

New Zealand with their five collective sons

Mount Gravatt in Brisbane and Tin Can Bay,

and Kerry’s much loved red Boxer, Ali. Kerry

where Kerry was employed in the Dental

is looking forward to Derek and Ali joining

and Medical fields.

her on the Gold Coast soon to set up a new

1995 saw another change of address for

home base.

Kerry who moved back to her homeland

As for their five sons from this rugby mad

of New Zealand accepting a position in real

household, one is playing rugby overseas,

for Canterbury at different levels, it’s

estate with leading Christchurch agency,

two are attending university in New

no surprise that the family are fanatical

Harcourts. Twelve years of hard work and

Zealand and another two are still living and

supporters of both the Crusaders and the

many sales later, Kerry was promoted to

working in Christchurch.

All Blacks... (but we still like her!).

Sales Manager, a position she held until 2011.

With Derek being a Division One rugby

Kerry Luke

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Never a dull moment, a statement which

cheese tasting get together, a special

pretty much sums up life at Halcyon.

‘wok on’ Asian style dinner and of course

From fishing competitions with live-in

who could forget the fun of ‘Halcyon

Caretaker, Mark ‘Flathead’ Young, to live

MasterChef.’

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• UDIA National Winner – Seniors’ Living • UDIA Qld Winner – Seniors’ Living

comedy in the Leisure Club with enduring comedic duo ‘Denise and Ernie,’ the fun

• UDIA Qld Winner – Affordable Housing

never stops. During the last few months the social calendar at Halcyon Waters

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has been full with the first two State of Origin clashes on the big screen at the

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Leisure Club, trivia nights, a wine and

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

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