Kingfisher Newsletter Feb 2014

Kingfisher Halcyon Landing

A publication by Halcyon

February 2014

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The Awards Collection

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Judged Queensland’s Best

Neil O’Connor UDIA (Qld) President

It was a night of multiple celebrations at the

The pursuit of environmental sustainability

prestigious 2013 Urban Development Institute

in the delivery of lifestyle communities for

of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards for

over 50’s has seen Halcyon Landing

Excellence. Halcyon scooped the pool as the

become

most awarded developer, winning the coveted

development of the year” according to

President’s Award following the win of three

UDIA (Qld) president, Neil O’Connor.

other awards for excellence earlier in the

Mr O’Connor said the community is an

evening.

excellent example of creative, innovative

Along with the President’s award, which

and flexible development that provided

has been previously awarded to leading developers Mirvac Group for Orion Springfield

Joint Managing Directors Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville with Halcyon Chairman Archie Douglas (centre)

“Queensland’s

standout

real, long-term housing solutions for Australia’s ageing population.

and Delfin Lend Lease for Varsity Lakes,

“These days retirees want to

Halcyon Landing also took home gold in the

downsize, not downgrade,”

categories of Seniors’ Living, Environmentally

“Given the choice many over

Sustainable Development (Land Based) and

50’s would rather spend money on travel

Environmentally Sustainable Development

not living expenses, while still living in a

(Built Form).

connected and vibrant community that

Halcyon Joint Managing Director, Bevan

doesn’t scrimp on services or amenities.”

Geissmann said the awards were both

“Halcyon’s high quality, low maintenance

gratifying and humbling, and were a great

homes are an excellent response to the

endorsement of the company’s commitment to innovation. “It’s about adding value for home owners and meeting their high expectations of a retirement lifestyle.”

The recent wins have reaffirmed Halcyon’s status as Australia’s most awarded over 50’s lifestyle developer, having previously been awarded 12 UDIA and Master Builders Association (MBA) State and National awards for Halcyon Waters and Halcyon Parks.

Next up it’s the National UDIA Awards for Excellence in March 2014 where the entire Halcyon family are hoping Halcyon Landing can take home the title of ‘Australia’s best.’

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Project Director Chris Carley and Joint Managing Director Bevan Geissmann

Halcyon Landing’s honour roll 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing President’s Award 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Development Land Based 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Development Built Form 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Seniors’ Living 2013 Six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification (UDIA) 2013 Living Smart Glossies Award Winner Halcyon Landing - Affordable Living

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market’s needs.”

“Their ability to translate the needs of baby boomers into a lifestyle-orientated community that is underpinned by proven green practices impressed the judges this year and makes Halcyon Landing a very worthy winner.”

“As the recipient of three 2013 UDIA (Qld) Awards for Excellence, Halcyon Landing is the standout development of the year and is most deserving of the President’s Award.”

The

Introducing...

The year 2013 saw Halcyon Landing

win

more

industry awards than any other development in Queensland. To mark the achievement, Halcyon is proud to release ‘The Awards Collection’. The penultimate release of 17 exclusive homes showcases a wide choice of new home designs and Halcyon favourites on some of the largest sites ever offered in the gated community.

Buyers benefit from a host of new upgrades and inclusions like Led lighting, 2kW solar

An artist’s impression of a Marengo design from the Verandah Series

panels and six new colours schemes. Some also feature stone textures, Miele products, larger yards and more advanced landscaping amongst other new highlights.

All homes in ‘The Awards Collection’ have been specifically selected to take advantage of each site’s aspect, whether it’s taking in the natural views over Coral Pond or views out to the canopy of mature trees. Proximity to the Maroochy River and easy access to the shopping centre are all part of the release’s allure. Space is another primary feature of the An artist’s impression of a Sandpiper design

release with more room between the homes for privacy and a lovely openness along Sea

cooler in summer, whilst using less energy

Eagle Esplanade.

and saving money in the long term.

Each home comes standard with an 8-Star

Purchasers also have the option to upgrade

energy rating, keeping warmer in winter and

to a higher 10-Star rating for additional

energy efficiency and performance.

To see the plans come to the Open Day on Saturday 1 March or phone 1800 050 050 for more information.

Come to the Open Day Saturday 1 March Be part of the fun and excitement when plans are unveiled for the latest release of ‘The Awards Collection’. See all the facilities and amenities that make Halcyon Landing Queensland’s best. Enjoy Halcyon’s special brand of hospitality with complimentary When: 10:00am – 1:00pm Where: 27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli RSVP: Phone 1800 050 050

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coffee, ice cream and a sausage sizzle cooked by the home owners.

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Our official opening ceremony and...

Halcyon Landing’s lavish multi-million dollar Recreation Club and Leisure Precinct has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Tim Mander.

The Minister was joined by Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson, Halcyon Joint Managing Directors, Paul Melville and Bevan Geissmann and Project Director Chris Carley at the Project Director Chris Carley, Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander, Joint Managing Directors Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville with Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson

ribbon cutting ceremony in front of 150 home owners.

Mr Mander commended Halcyon for its delivery of the state-of-the-art facility, noting the developer’s efforts in meeting the housing needs of modern seniors.

He said he was “blown away” by the project when he first visited the site six months ago.

“What makes a place like this successful is the sense of community,” Mr Mander said.

With the formalities over it was time for the home owners to celebrate at the ‘Sunset after party’, enjoying cocktails with new friends as the sun went down.

The party kicked on well into the evening underneath a beautiful full moon and it wasn’t long before the dance floor was packed with revellers.

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18 interest groups and counting...

It’s only been 18 months since the first home owner moved in and at the rate of one a month, the community already boasts 18 different special interest groups!

Water aerobics, circuit training or even a healthy debate on current affairs, there’s something to suit a broad range of tastes.

The latest addition in the community is yoga classes. Supple limbs and some relaxing meditation are popular amongst • • • • • •

Water aerobics Circuit training Golf Par 3 golf Current affairs Bowls

• • • • • •

Tennis Walking Yoga Games Movies Green Team gardening

The first 10-Star home Fresh from winning awards and accolades

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Craft Jewellery making Card making Workshop Men’s day out Ladies luncheons out

both sexes. Under the watchful eye of experienced instructor Petra, the group gets together once a week. For many it’s the first time they have ever tried yoga and say that the results speak for themselves.

Halcyon Landing 10-Star eco option

for environmental initiatives, Halcyon has introduced a new option for buyers who want to reduce their energy costs even further.

The goal is to make it more affordable for home owners to live. However, the objective was not just to reduce rising utility costs, but also to further the desire of our marketplace to touch the earth more lightly and reduce carbon emissions.

Despite being on track to reduce carbon emissions at Halcyon Landing by up to 350,000 tonnes per annum, producing over 350 megawatts of power *, Halcyon is now set to be the first Retirement Living developer to introduce a 10-Star energy rated efficient

modern retiree prefers to spend less on the

the environment not only reduces the cost

household and more on things like travel.

of living for home owners but leaves a better

home.

To achieve the 10 stars, Halcyon will be

Each additional star means home owners will

increasing the level of insulation in the walls,

save even more money in the long term and

ceilings and the roof, as well as adding

use less energy whilst improving the quality

more ‘green’ inclusions to reach the pinnacle.

of living throughout the home. An ideal

Halcyon have embraced the notion that

scenario when research indicates that the

building homes that have minimal impact on 5

footprint on which future generations can build.

For more information contact the Sales Centre on 1800 050 050. * Estimate based on Halcyon Landing’s standard home 8-Star rating. 8-Star energy rated homes will save Halcyon Landing home owners a collective $3 million on their electricity bills over the next 20 years based on estimated annual savings of between $800 and $900 per household.

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Outback adventurer takes a Halcyon sea change He’s traversed the Australian continent on foot,

dream home at Bribie Island, relax and enjoy.

on camels, in four-wheel drive vehicles and a

Eight years on and maintaining the large

solar car. He’s boated and canoed flooded

home and garden was becoming a hassle.

outback rivers and creeks and navigated almost

“Bribie was good but it’s a long drive in and

every square kilometre of the Simpson Desert in more than 70 crossings. He’s retraced the steps of Australia’s pioneering explorers and now ‘The Desert Walker’, Denis Bartell Order of Australia (OAM) and his delightful wife Jeanne look forward to the next big adventure... Moving into their new home at Halcyon Landing on the Maroochy River.

For the Bartells the move will be a return to a region they both love, having lived previously in Noosa for 17 years. There they operated a successful property management company

too flat. We were sick of the garden, we missed the Sunshine Coast, we missed that feeling in the air,” said Denis.

So where to now for Jeanne and Denis who in 1994 was awarded the Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year? Their time in real estate meant the Bartells were familiar with the over 50’s lifestyle community concept and the importance of no exit fees, which allows buyers to sell up and keep 100% of the capital gains.

before selling the business to settle into

After checking out other options, a visit to

‘retirement’. Like many retirees with a passion

a Halcyon Landing Open Day left a great

for travel, they soon bought a caravan and hit

impression, but at that stage they didn’t

the road.

feel ready to commit to community living. It

Back at home in Noosa following their

wasn’t long after however that they changed

extended nomadic road trip, it wasn’t long

their minds. “We loved the area, so close to

before they grew restless. So they sold their

the new shops, we also liked the individuality

home and headed north to Trinity Beach,

and privacy of the homes and we thought,

purchasing the management rights to a

wow, this is perfect for us,” said Jeanne.

60-room luxury beachfront resort. Despite

Best of all, despite the fact that they were

living in paradise the heavy workload meant

downsizing, they still wanted a large home

there was no time to enjoy it, so after five

with lots of space and a Grand Hayman fit the

years they were on the move once again. This

bill perfectly. Both Denis and Jeanne admit

time the plan was to build their waterfront

they’re excited about the move and like the

For more information on the Desert Walker visit www.desertwalker.com.au

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Denis & Jeanne Bartell

fact that you can do as much or as little as you choose. “The Clubhouse looks lovely and I’m looking forward to joining the exercise classes once we settle in,” said Jeanne. Denis plans to use the pool, try his hand at bowls and take regular walks, although he suspects it will be a stop and go affair given the friendly nature of his new neighbours.

OPEN DAY Saturday 1 March See you there 10:00am – 1:00pm RSVP Contact the Sales Centre on 1800 050 050

An artist’s impression of the Bartell’s new Grand Hayman home

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The fairways are not far away!

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You can see by this recent aerial photo, construction of the new Maroochy River Golf course is well underway. The fairways and greens are emerging from the earthworks and recent rain has meant that the grass is growing well. The photo also gives an idea of just how close Halcyon Landing is to the future Graham Marsh designed course.

New Supa IGA, Supa convenient.

Best of all... Supa close to home Home owners love the convenience of the new Supa IGA! Open seven days a week from 6:00am – 9:00pm, it offers a full line supermarket, fresh food departments, onsite butcher, bakery and even a Leonard’s Express. Plus the huge deli is fast becoming a favourite with shoppers.

The $6 million River Markets Shopping Centre redevelopment includes new, larger shops, the award winning Bli Bli Butchery, Sushi Train, Subway and restaurants along with more medical and retail outlets and parking for 154 vehicles.

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Wild, Wild West - Halcyon style

More than 160 sheriffs, cowboys, cowgirls and indians all moseyed on up to the new Rec Club for a recent ‘Wild, Wild West’ themed party. What a hoot! The home owners even built an amazing western street prop in the community’s work shed as part of the evening’s decorations.

Live music, dancing, good friends, a spitroast and a somewhat out of theme conga line ensured that the fun night was indeed a memorable one. Even our newest home owners had an absolute ball, commenting that the dress up party was not something that they would have gone to before they moved here! As the saying goes…

Life begins at Halcyon!

Halcyon Landing Halcyon Landing 27 Waigani Street, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050 Halcyon Glades 161 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture North, Qld 4510 Freecall 1800 814 567 Vision by Halcyon 27-29 Grant Avenue, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 831 567 Halcyon Waters 1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488

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