RECENTLY publicity has shone a light on the need to free up affordable housing for first home buyers, but little has been said about the growing demand for affordable lifestyle homes for downsizing Baby Boomers. Shepparton’s local economy has quietly enjoyed the spin-off benefits through an initiative that has benefited both ends of the home ownership spectrum.
For the past six years, Lifestyle Communities has been building homes for over 50s at their luxury, resort-style community in Channel Road, Shepparton. Now home to nearly 400 people, the Lifestyle Shepparton community has attracted home owners from throughout the Goulburn Valley, from Melbourne and even interstate. Through the process of downsizing, Lifestyle Shepparton homeowners can save time, reduce expenses on household maintenance, and tap into their home’s equity.
Expertly built by Todd Devine Homes, the construction of these quality, well-designed homes have employed a myriad of local trades, ranging from carpenters and painters, through to landscape gardeners and fencing contractors. With the final stage now under construction, Lifestyle Shepparton’s remaining homes will be completed by April 2019.
Community manager, Bruce Harris said, “Many Lifestyle Shepparton homeowners love having a brand-new home and personalising it to their taste. This means they support local businesses such as blinds, solar panel or gas ducted heating companies – not to mention money spent dining at restaurants, or shopping at furniture and clothing stores.
“It’s the age old saying of ‘asset rich and cash poor’ as people can sell their more expensive family home, move to a more suitably-sized home and have plenty of money left over to spend on a new lifestyle and enjoy life.”
Lifestyle Shepparton is located at 65 Channel Road, Shepparton and has less than 30 homes remaining.
For more information, or to arrange a tour of the luxury, resort-style facilities and display homes, phone 5821 5155 or visit lifestyleshepparton.com.au
