early bird newsletter october 2012
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Early Bird Oct 2012TRANSCRIPT
A publication by Halcyon
January 2011
birdEARLYHalcyon Landing
1 LifebeginsatHalcyon.com.au
A publication by Halcyon
October 2012
birdEARLYHalcyon Landing
An ‘OPEN’ invitation
Our first Open Day 27 October 10:00am–1:00pm
page 2Four display homes open
Halcyon Landing
page 3We call Halcyon home
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10:00am – 1:00pm
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Four display homes open for inspectionYou’re invited to Halcyon Landing’s first
Open Day on Saturday 27 October from
10:00am -1:00pm. This is your chance to
take a look through our display village and
inspect the four new display homes that
are on show for the first time. In typical
Halcyon style, expect a relaxing day with
entertainment, refreshments and a preview
of the homes within the best new over 50’s
lifestyle community that the Sunshine Coast
has to offer.
If recent sales figures are any indication, it
seems that Halcyon Landing has grabbed
the attention of switched on baby boomers
from not just the Sunshine Coast but from
throughout Queensland and interstate as well.
The master planned lifestyle community’s first
stage is now already 50% sold out and more
than 40 homes in the first stage are occupied
or under construction.
Home buyers have been securing homes, eager
to take advantage of substantial incentives that
are still on offer. With sales stronger than
predicted, a second construction crew has
been put on to keep up with demand, and
future releases have been brought forward
to the market earlier than anticipated. From
just $409,000 you can secure a two bedroom
home with a study, large living area and
outdoor entertaining area in the Whistler
Release that includes many of Halcyon’s most
popular home designs.
If you’re looking further to something extra
special, nestled amongst the trees on the
northern boundary of the community lies
Nature’s Edge. This select precinct features its
own entry statement, unique contemporary
colour schemes, natural textures and upgraded
Bli Bli baby boomer boomAtoll
Ninderry
Marengo Ningaloo
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RSVP Contact the Sales Office on 1800 050 050.
European appliances as standard inclusions
in each home. Five of the first nine homes
in Nature’s Edge have already sold off the
plan and only four remain.
To find out more about the latest releases
at Halcyon Landing phone now for a private
inspection or come out and join us at the
Open Day on Saturday 27 October and
take a look through the four new display
homes that are now open for inspection.
Life begins at Halcyon
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From Lal Lal to Bli Bli, Geoff and Lyne
Chapman have finally found their Shangri-la!
Originally from Victoria, the Chapmans
regularly holidayed on the Sunshine Coast
and were always determined to one day
make the move north. Geoff’s retirement
from his position as a Collins Street Banker
in 2002, meant he and wife Lyne could now
follow their dream.
Having set up a home base at Mudjimba, the
Chapman’s dream consisted of spending
lots of time travelling, something they took
to like ducks to water. Along with overseas
trips to Italy, the Greek Islands, Turkey,
Vietnam and Cambodia, the Chapmans
have circumnavigated Australia and also
crossed the Nullarbor 14 times towing
their trusty caravan.
Sounds perfect? Almost; but the Chapmans
always had one nagging problem while they
were away on their travels, catching up with
their three children and eight grandchildren
who live in various parts of the nation.
“The house was a major concern, we were
always worrying about security, maintenance
and the garden while we were away, which
was often,” said Lyne. Another problem
was that the residential community they
lived in allowed rental properties and their
neighbours were constantly changing.
A search began for a new home base and the
Chapmans looked at all the options including
units, until they came across Halcyon Parks.
Impressed by Halcyon’s award winning
formula, they were intrigued when they were
told plans of a new Halcyon community set
to be built on the banks of the Maroochy
River at Bli Bli.
“We were actually one of the first to see plans
for the then-proposed community, and even
filled out submissions at a communications
day to help make it happen,” laughed Geoff.
The former banker was also shrewd enough
to see the benefits getting in early and the
couple took advantage of the ‘early bird’
savings and incentives on offer.
No stamp duty or exit fees were other
elements of the Halcyon formula that
interested Geoff. “Being able to sell and
benefit from the full value of the home is
attractive to both us and our family,” he said.
“The staff at Halcyon are 100% committed
and have been extremely helpful throughout
the whole process,” said Geoff. “We love
that we’ve had choices along the way and
that nothing is a problem for them.”
As for the location, the Chapmans couldn’t be any happier. They are living close by their beloved Mudjimba Beach and even closer to the Maroochy River and shopping. Even the street names like Waigani and Tasol
have an eerily familiar ring for the couple who
spent eight years living in Papua New Guinea
at one stage. “We think this is another reason
we are meant to be here,” said Lyne.
Now settling in to their new lifestyle, they
plan to keep on travelling, and this time they
are looking forward to not worrying about
things back home while they are away. The
future looks rosy with the Chapmans keen to
be a part of the growing community, catching
up with neighbours for coffee at the Rec
Club, trying out the pool, bowls and gym,
maybe talking some new friends into a canoe
paddle along the river.
It seems like another adventure is about
to begin for this fun-loving couple that say
this is their last move. “It perfectly suits the
lifestyle that we have become accustomed
to and we’ve never felt so comfortable with
a decision as we have with this,” said Geoff.
Geoff and Lyne Chapman
The Chapman’s look forward to canoeing on the ‘Maroochy’
Geoff and Lyne’s beloved Mudjimba Beach
From Lal Lal to Bli Bli
Bli Bli baby boomer boom
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Photographs and illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Halcyon gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy or sufficiency of any description, illustration, photograph or statement contained in this publication and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice.
Halcyon Landing2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560Freecall 1800 050 050
Halcyon Parks42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280
Halcyon Waters1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488
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If you’re interested in living at Halcyon’s latest lifestyle community at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, visit the website at
LifebeginsatHalcyon.com.au or
phone 1800 050 050 and speak to Adrian.
Don’t forget to ask about our 8-Star energy rating.
Ph 1800 050 050
We’re building your dream Rec ClubConstruction begins this month on the jewel
in the crown at Halcyon Landing. Weather
permitting, within eight months, home owners
will be enjoying the benefits of their own
multi-million dollar Recreation Club.
Since many of the new home owners already
living at Halcyon Landing enjoy a spot of fishing,
we thought we’d get the low down on the best
spots to cast a line close by. With its enviable
location along the banks of the Maroochy River,
Halcyon Landing is just a short stroll down
to the river for some good fishing. From the
Bli Bli Bridge to the Motorway Bridge is a three
kilometre stretch that yields some great catches
and includes the famous ‘Cod Hole’.
Sandbanks, rock walls, deep channels and deep
holes are found throughout this stretch of the
river. In summer, large whiting, dusky fathead,
mangrove jack, trevally, mud crabs and sand
crabs are here in good numbers. In winter, it’s
bream, large mulloway, tailor and blackfish.
Boaties should check out the oyster leases
opposite the Bli Bli boat ramp. This is a great
place for bream in the winter and some huge
Catch of the day
whiting are taken here at night in the summer
using bloodworms. The Cod Hole is just
south of the Maroochy River Bridge and is
renowned for good hauls.
We’ve also heard that dropping a mud crab
pot baited with fresh mullet under the Bli Bli
Bridge is well worth the effort. But if all else
fails, head just up the road to the Suncoast
Barra Fishing Park! It’s the only barramundi
fishing park in Southern Queensland and is
home to one of the most sought after sports
fish in the world, the mighty barramundi.
• 25 metre lap pool with spa • Floodlit tennis court • Full size bowling green • Fully equipped gymnasium• Craft room• Library• Separate games room and dance floor• Seated lounge• Private cinema / meditation room
You can follow the Rec Club’s construction
progress online at lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
or check your inbox for our e-news updates.