A new over-50s community is proving a major drawcard for retirees looking for a relaxed lifestyle, modern amenities and value for money.
Horizon Living, a 158-home masterplanned community by the McGovern family, has launched to strong demand, with buyers quick to secure homes in the first two stages.
Located in Gympie, the development is designed to offer a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle and will feature a $10 million clubhouse and wellness centre, complete with a bar and cafe, swimming pool, bowling green and golf simulator.
Horizon Living is the McGoverns’ first residential project since the award-winning Rivershore Resort at Diddillibah.
Managing director Will McGovern said the community was designed for people seeking the benefits of modern living in a relaxed, community-focused environment.
“It’s our aim to be not just the best over-50s community in Gympie but the best in the state – a genuinely great place to live,” Mr McGovern said.
“After Rivershore we took a breath, then really honed in on the over-50s space as the next step.
“It feels a bit full circle. Dad transformed Buderim Gardens back in the early 2000s and we’re trying to bring that same energy and personal touch into Horizon Living.”
Mr McGovern said Gympie’s “outdated country town” reputation was shifting, and it was enjoying “new fame” as a retirement centre.
“The town has experienced a steady increase in population from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the southern states as retirees discover its charm and character and appreciate its value for money,” he said.
“Gympie offers all the amenities of modern living (with) shopping precincts, medical and hospital facilities, cafes, restaurants and hotels, along with an aquatic centre, sporting fields and golf and bowls clubs.
“It has everything a retiree needs without the crowds, hectic pace and traffic congestion of the Sunshine Coast, even though it’s just a 40-minute drive away.”
Homes are available in seven designs with a choice of three facades and colour palettes, allowing residents to tailor their new home to their taste and lot size.
Prices in stage two start from $625,000, with no stamp duty or entry or exit fees. Residents also retain 100 per cent of any capital gain if they choose to sell.
For more information on Horizon Living Gympie phone 1300 150 352 or visit the sales office at Condies Arcade, 163 Mary Street, open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. Private appointments are also available.
A Horizon Living launch event will be held on October 27 at Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road, Gympie at 3.30pm. Attendees can enjoy free food and drinks while listening to Will and Bernie McGovern talk about their vision for this retirement living community.
