Life begins at fifty

DOWNSIZE YOUR STRESS, NOT YOUR LIFESTYLE... Lifestyle Shepparton offers over-50s a vibrant community with resort-style amenities, all close to home. Enjoy swimming pools, tennis courts, social events, and more, in a secure and maintenance-free environment. Residents Daryl and Bek Luckman said, "Moving here from a big home meant we could pay off our mortgage and rest easy knowing we could retire whenever we're ready, or to go on holidays and know our home is secure and the garden is being looked after." Photo: Supplied

Easing into retirement where you do things because you want to, not have to, may be the best way to approach that next phase of life – even while you’re still working.

Lifestyle Shepparton is a resort hiding in plain sight, offering all the amenities found in those tropical havens that require a two-hour flight to reach. Nestled within stunning gardens in South Shepparton, the Over 50s gated community enables homeowners to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle without leaving home.

DOWNSIZE YOUR STRESS, NOT YOUR LIFESTYLE… Lifestyle Shepparton offers over-50s a vibrant community with resort-style amenities, all close to home. Enjoy swimming pools, tennis courts, social events, and more, in a secure and maintenance-free environment. Residents Daryl and Bek Luckman said, “Moving here from a big home meant we could pay off our mortgage and rest easy knowing we could retire whenever we’re ready, or to go on holidays and know our home is secure and the garden is being looked after.” Photo: Supplied

Social connections, security and the option to get involved in new hobbies has attracted people ready to downsize their maintenance-hungry big homes. Since Lifestyle Shepparton’s first home sold almost 12 years ago it has become a sought-after place to live.

With two pools (indoor and outdoor), tennis court, croquet and bowling greens, cinema and abundant hobby spaces, the community has competitively priced homes for singles and couples. Being a land-lease arrangement, there’s no stamp duty, council or water rates – just a weekly resort fee to cover the upkeep of the community facilities.

For more information or to arrange a private tour, contact Lifestyle Communities on 1300 50 55 60.