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Coast Home to Marian Grove Village – Your Sea Change Retirement Option!

Each of us is different. Some can’t resist that early morning coffee, and some prefer a nice cup of tea mid- morning. It’s all about individual preference. When it comes to retirement, what you want to include in your individual lifestyle, and how you get the best out of it, is worth some serious consideration.

A Place to Call Home
Tree change, sea change, or stay put can all be on the table at this important life milestone. Are you planning on downsizing to reduce the time you spend on home maintenance and upkeep? And what about your living environment? If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a peaceful country location, perhaps Marian Grove’s brand new over 55’s development is for you.

Marian Grove’s New Release Apartments offer people who’ve worked hard an opportunity to enjoy the finer things in life: a no-stress lifestyle in their very own piece of paradise here on the Coffs Coast.

Ideally located on the gorgeous Mid North Coast of NSW, and designed with your comfort in mind, our Marian Grove apartments provide you with the chance to create the retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

Just a few minutes from some of the region’s most stunning beaches, you can be a part of a welcoming community, spending your days exploring, or wining and dining locally without having to go too far from home. In addition, for the golf enthusiasts, not one, but three courses, Bonville, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour are located within ten minutes’ drive from the village.

At Marian Grove, you are surrounded by valleys and hinterland to the west, including the scenic Bellingen Valley, the Promised Land and Dorrigo National Park, yet just five minutes to the east is the gorgeous main street of Sawtell, offering a range of boutique stores, charming cafes, the iconic Sawtell Cinema and those beautiful beaches.

Access to Services
Other considerations when choosing your ideal individual retirement home and lifestyle are your potential future requirements. If you decide to move to the country, you will want to be certain that you’ll be able to access extra care if you ever need it, and for many, being able to easily travel to visit family and friends and have them visit you is also important.

At Marian Grove there is a major shopping centre within 5 minutes’ drive, as well as the larger regional hub of Coffs Harbour only 15 minutes away. Access to doctors, services, Coffs Harbour Health Campus (hospital) and Coffs Harbour Regional Airport are all within 10 minutes by car.

Lifestyle
Research shows that social connection to community, family and friends results in longer, happier, healthier lives. Most people instinctively seek a place where they can pursue their lives with connection and meaning, in an environment that supports their needs.

Marian Grove Village has grown and evolved over twenty five years. It is a well -known and highly reputable part of Sawtell Catholic Care, a not-for-profit organisation experienced in providing quality retirement living with a focus on the individual. Set within 27 acres of landscaped, award winning gardens surrounded by a bushland sanctuary, with an on-site Chapel, café and recreation center as well as a co-located highly regarded aged care service on the grounds, we have an enviable retirement community lifestyle.

Apart from the external attractions of the location, our residents enjoy a rich and connected social life. While Covid-19 has caused some temporary restrictions around group activities, the concern and care of our residents for each other has become even more apparent. Living in Marian Grove means having the company of like-minded neighbours, who will always give you a smile and a ‘hello’ as you pass by. Mary says “We love the relaxed, almost resort, feeling of the Village, with the trees and gardens, the fountains, statues and art works that adorn the gardens, the recreation room which also houses a well-stocked and skillfully cared for library, a kitchen and a billiards room.  The gardens and villas are so professionally maintained and supported by our maintenance crew. The Grove Café is a central meeting spot to enjoy morning coffee and snacks with friends and family. Our activities program is wide and varied to suit all tastes from table tennis, billiards, cards, craft, Wii fitness groups, bingo, embroidery, music and choir groups, movie and concert afternoons and bus trips, just to name a few!”

To provide our residents with even more lifestyle choices, plans are underway to develop “The Link”. This lush garden development with function rooms, a café/restaurant and children’s playground will provide a space where residents will be able to get their hands in the dirt, meet to dine and connect with family and friends, or simply sit back and enjoy the peace and tranquility of their surrounds just a short stroll from the apartment complex.

For the traveler, there’s the security of being able to lock up your apartment and leave, secure in the knowledge that you have neighbors close by who know you and care about your welfare.

So, you see, you can be as involved in the community, or as independent of it as you choose!

Finances
An important consideration in your retirement plans will be finances. Every retirement village has a financial model which complies with State Government legislation. Researching the different financial models will be key in making your choices about where you live. At Marian Grove our financial model is by way of a Loan Licence agreement which includes a departure fee.

Prices average approximately $590,000, with full price lists available upon enquiry. The first residents have just moved in, so there’s still time to make sure you get first choice and don’t miss out on these beautiful apartments.

The New Release
What kind of living space do you want? Every option has different advantages. Paula, longtime resident of Marian Grove, expresses what is in the minds of many who are stepping into the next phase of their lives “After several homes from acreage to high rise to a beautiful house near the beach for family to spend time with us… we got over gardens and house chores and thought it was time to move to a Retirement Village!”

For those who are looking at downsizing to free up their time, here’s what you’ll find in our New Release.

Each one of the apartments is designed to be unparalleled in comfort and functionality. This includes open plan design with quality finishes throughout and all the latest modern conveniences at your fingertips.

There are 51 stunning apartments in the complex, consisting of modern, contemporary 1, 2 and 3 bedroom options. Apart from the one bedroom spaces, most of the others have two bathrooms- one main bathroom and an ensuite. They offer quality fixtures and fittings throughout, including reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans, LED downlights, solar hot water system (with a gas boost), Bosch appliances (cooktop, oven, rangehood and dishwasher) as well as stone benchtops and glass splashbacks. There is the choice of two neutral colour schemes; “Coastal” or “Hinterland. Full height sliding glass doors lead either to your large patio style balcony or courtyard. There is lift access to the apartments, along with secure underground parking for all residents, and CCTV security throughout the building and grounds. A lovely rooftop terrace with BBQ as well as several serene spots around the extensively landscaped grounds and courtyards and a second BBQ area downstairs will allow you to make the most of the indoor/outdoor lifestyle of the Coffs Coast.

We have just welcomed the very first residents to their brand new homes. Peggy says, “I’m so happy. The first night I sat there, even surrounded by all the moving boxes and I felt great. I knew I’d done the right thing.”

It’s Your Choice!
These days more than ever, there are so many wonderful options available to live a rich, fulfilling and rewarding retirement. If you’ve decided that Marian Grove is one of them you can visit our website at www.scca.net.au/new-release-marian-grove, or speak to our Relationship Manager Michelle Oxley personally on (02) 6653 1241. She’ll be happy to supply you with any information you need. We’d love to hear from you!


For more information contact us today:
02 6653 1241 (Michelle Oxley)
www.mariangrovelifestyle.com.au

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