Halcyon Days Nov 2012

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A publication by HalcyondaysHALCYON

FEBRUARY 2012

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Healthy NewsThe latest on the Hope Island Health Precinct.

Split Level StunnerTake a look at Halcyon Landing’s unique new ‘Marcoola’.

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Halcyon JoeyHalcyon Home Owner helps save abandoned Eastern Grey joey.

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The great outdoors

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The Outdoor Collection homes... priced from $579,000

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A publication by HalcyondaysHALCYON

NOVEMBER 2012


Last chance ever...

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to secure one of the last remaining new homes in Australia’s best over 50’s lifestyle community.

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Downsize and upgradeMeet Lifestyle Series home owners Tony and Paula Dougherty

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2012 ‘Halcyon Masters’Bragging rights for this year’s Masters goes to...

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Marengo

Lifestyle Series Atoll

Only 2 leftThere isn’t much time left if you want

to secure one of the last remaining new

homes in Australia’s best lifestyle community

for over 50’s. Three new Lifestyle Series

display homes have drawn high praise and

unprecedented numbers with more than

500 people inspecting the innovative 8-Star

homes at two recent open days.

And then there were only...

Only 1 left

Brisk sales in the final release of Lifestyle

Series homes means that this is now the

last opportunity to choose your favourite

Halcyon design from the remaining homes.

Whether it’s a Sandpiper, a Kestrel, a Heron,

an Atoll or a Marengo, time is running out as

the last of these homes are being snapped

up quickly.

Some home designs are down to the very

last one available, so there really is no

time like today to make sure you secure

the new home of your choice at Halcyon

Waters The striking Lifestyle Series homes

feature modern stone columns and porticos,

stunning timber doors and sophisticated,

contemporary colour combinations.

Inside, high quality European kitchens boast

a freestanding workbench with elegant

pendant lighting, Miele appliances and

extra storage. The generous outdoor living

space includes a magnificent built-in BBQ,

tastefully finished in matching kitchen stone.

Imagine waking to the sounds of nature and

the sight of kangaroos and joeys playfully

making their way across the Eastern Grey

Lifestyle Series Heron

Passage as you enjoy your morning cuppa.

Then it’s just a short stroll to the Leisure

Club with its tempting array of activities and

facilities.

Sounds perfect? Act now before it’s too late.

Lifestyle Series buyers benefit from $50,000

dollars worth of extras and savings on these

never to be repeated, final new homes but

hurry, the clock is ticking.

To find out more contact the Sales Office

and ask about how a special Halcyon loan

can help bridge the gap and make the

numbers work for you.

Imagine waking to the sounds of nature and the sight of kangaroos and joeys playfully making their way across the Eastern Grey Passage as you enjoy your morning cuppa.

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$6.92 million in capital gains... and counting

Over the past six years, the sale of

established Halcyon homes has given

home owners nearly seven million

reasons to celebrate! Home owners

who have moved on from Halcyon

Parks or Halcyon Waters since 2006

have amassed a total of $6.92 million in

capital gains for themselves… tax free

and Exit fee free!

Joint Managing Director Bevan

Geissmann said, “The purchase price

is often seen as the benchmark of

affordability, but we strongly believe

affordability is not only about the

purchase price. In many ways and

perhaps most importantly, it’s about

the sale price if and when you choose

to move on. Home owners that

have sold received an average weekly

capital gain of $389 per week during a

financial downturn, I think the numbers

speak for themselves”.

SPECIAL RELEASE O U T D O O R C O L L E C T I O N H O M E S

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To compliment the final release of the

popular Lifestyle Series homes, Halcyon

has just received hot off the drawing board

a design sure to strike a chord with those

looking for a home with a firm focus on

outdoor living. Situated on the last ever

sites opposite the Lifestyle Series and

priced from just $579,000, the Outdoor

Collection homes represent surprising

value for money and feature luxury finishes

including stylish stone treatments to the

exterior façade and quality Miele appliances

within. Accommodating those with a love

for outdoor living, these architect-designed

homes will feature between three and

four outdoor living areas. Halcyon Project

Director Marie Cone said, “The homes

are an entertainers delight and boast extra

outdoor living spaces which are perfect for

lazy days or having friends or family over for

special occasions.”

“The location, just one minutes’ stroll from

the Leisure Club, will also have strong

appeal for purchasers who like to keep trim

with a game of tennis or tone up with some

laps in the pool.”

Construction on these select homes is

due to start early next year so there is still

plenty of time to sell your current home

and add some individual touches to your

new Outdoor Collection home. Homes are

now available to be purchased off the plan,

and can be secured for as little as $1,000

deposit. For more information contact the

Sales Office on 1800 626 488.

Priced from $579,000

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The year that wasAt Halcyon, everyday life is often a

celebration of fun, friends and sometimes

trying something new for the very first time.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights

of 2012.


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The year that was

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Downsize the hassle, upgrade the lifestyle

With the final release of Lifestyle Series

homes at Halcyon Waters creating such a stir

in the market place, we thought it was time

to meet a couple who recently purchased

one of the stunning 8-Star homes and gain

some insight on why they chose Halcyon

Waters.

Recently married after both were widowed,

Tony and Paula Dougherty enjoyed living in

their large six bedroom home at Wynnum

overlooking the golf course. However the

burden of maintaining such a large home

however was taking its toll and the couple

decided it was too much… It was time to

downsize!

Although Tony originally took some

convincing, they started considering the

concept of a move to an over 50’s lifestyle

or retirement community. They looked at

various options in South East Queensland

before friends from Paula’s church spoke

highly of Halcyon Waters. One visit to

Tony and Paula Dougherty

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“To be honest it really was far superior in every way to anything else we had seen. The design of the homes, the quality, the lifestyle and all the space.” their new home to be selected as the move

looms ever closer. Even the normally laid

back Tony has caught the bug.

Once firmly entrenched in their new

home and lifestyle at Halcyon Waters, the

Dougherty’s are keen to be part of the

vibrant community and try their hand at

some of the activities and interest groups on

offer. Paula is excited to join in the cooking

classes, visit the gym and attend the social

events. Tony, a mad keen golfer, has already

met a group of hard core golfers from the

community and plans to play some of the

four courses that are close to their new

home.

Like most Halcyon home owners, the

Doughertys love to travel and have plans

early next year to fly to Auckland to board

the Queen Elizabeth for a cruise across the

Pacific Ocean to New York. The ability to

lock up and head off travelling knowing that

their home and possessions would be secure

also appealed to Tony and Paula.

Halcyon Waters and they were immediately

impressed with what they saw.

“To be honest it really was far superior in

every way to anything else we had seen, the

design of the homes, the quality, the lifestyle

and all the space,” said Paula. “We were

even invited to some of the functions here

so we could get to meet some of the home

owners who are lovely and made us feel very

welcome.”

The Doughertys originally looked at a Heron

design home before Halcyon Senior Sales

Consultant Kerry Luke showed them the

Lifestyle Series Sandpiper. “Immediately Tony

said this is it… We loved the space and the

modern open plan layout of the home,” said

Paula.

The couple were also keen to point out

that throughout the entire sales process the

service was “absolutely superb”, and that

Sales Consultant Kerry had gone “beyond the

call” to make the transaction as smooth as

possible. With their Wynnum home having

sold within a week of listing, the Doughertys

plan to move into Halcyon Waters before

Christmas.

The excitement is mounting in the

Dougherty household with new furniture for


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Halcyon Landing

Halcyon Landing opens the gates

Just like it’s multiple award-winning sister

communities Halcyon Waters and Halcyon

Parks, Halcyon Landing has just been

recognised as a finalist after being nominated

for the Urban Development Institute of

Australia (UDIA) Queensland Awards for

Excellence. In the category of Excellence in

Sustainable Development, Halcyon Landing

was runner up to Stockland’s master planned

‘North Shore’ development in Townsville.

The award recognises property developers’

efforts in implementing sustainability

initiatives, while enhancing and protecting

the environment surrounding their

projects. Along with other initiatives, UDIA

judges praised Halcyon’s commitment

to ongoing sustainability through the

introduction of 8-Star energy rated

homes that will assist in minimising energy

consumption, ultimately putting more

money back in home owners pockets.

Past industry awards for Halcyon include

Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Developmenteight state and national awards for seniors’

living affordability and construction.

Judging by the turn out, Halcyon Landing’s

very first Open Day proved to be a runaway

success. More than 350 people filed through

the gates to take a look through what is

being dubbed as the Sunshine Coast’s most

successful new over 50’s lifestyle community.

The display village, featuring four new display

homes, stole the show with many attendees

commenting on the quality, design and the

8-Star energy efficiency rating on the homes.

For many it was also a great chance to chat

with some of the home owners already living

at Halcyon Landing who were mingling with

the crowd. Open Day attendees also lapped

up the hospitality enjoying ice cream, coffee

and a sausage sizzle on the day.

The new Halcyon community at Bli Bli

certainly has grabbed the attention of

purchasers and already stage one is 70% sold

out with sales exceeding $20 million.

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7Photographs 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 Waters1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488

Halcyon Parks42 Meridan Way, Caloundra Qld 4551 Freecall 1800 007 280

Halcyon Landing2 Bli Bli Road, Bli Bli Qld 4560 Freecall 1800 050 050

• UDIA National Winner – Seniors’ Living

• UDIA Qld Winner – Seniors’ Living

• UDIA Qld Winner – Affordable Housing

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The friendly sporting rivalry between Halcyon

communities extended to the golf course

in late October when for the first time 40

golfers from all three Halcyon communities

came together for the 2012 ‘Halcyon

Masters’. This year teams from Hope Island

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2012 ‘Halcyon Masters’

A whale of a taleThe latest tale from the locker of Halcyon

Waters caretaker Mark Young (aka Captain

Flathead) comes from on-board local media

personality Paul Burt’s own vessel, the

34ft ‘My Charter Boat’. Paul, Captain Flathead

and a group of intrepid home owners from

Halcyon Waters had set out from the

Seaway entrance early for a spot of offshore

sport fishing at the 50 fathom depth mark.

After a white knuckled trip out travelling

at around 30 knots in tricky conditions,

they soon cast lines and settled into some

fishing. With the fish not on the bite, a few

cold beers were soon passed around to

the thirsty anglers, then, out of nowhere,

the highlight of day appeared. A pod of

humpback whales making their way back

down the coast to their feeding grounds

in Antarctica. The presence of the whales

probably explained the lack of fish (or so

goes the story). Watch out for more fishy

tales from Captain Flathead in future editions

of Halcyon Days.

and Caloundra welcomed a team from

their new sister community at Bli Bli into

the exclusive event. The Masters was held

at the Caloundra Golf Club in what was

perfect weather for playing golf. Although

not a nationally televised event, some

wonderful shots were played with all three

teams competing for the honour of holding

the perpetual trophy and subsequent bragging

rights for the next year.

The all important presentation ceremony was

held after the event on the deck of the

Rec Club at Halcyon Parks. As tradition

dictates, a few cool drinks were enjoyed

with a meal cooked on the BBQ. Prizes

were then handed out before the coveted

Masters trophy was awarded to the winners.

Congratulations to the ‘Halcyon Hackers’ from

Halcyon Parks who took home the trophy.

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