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Buying Property - Vanessa Simpson
by Focus
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BUYING PROPERTY
with VANESSA SIMPSON
BEACH OR BUSH EXCLUSIVE BUYERS’ AGENTS
CREATING YOUR IDEAL LIFESTYLE; WHY YOUR HOUSE SEARCH SHOULD INCLUDE A NEIGHBOURHOOD SEARCH...
The research, planning and design of your new lifestyle should be considered an integral part of your property journey. The novelty of a new home environment fades with time, so it’s important to have other external factors to solidify your choice. It’s important to consider your and your family’s lifestyle goals when choosing your new home. Get clear about what you want and set realistic expectations. With a clear vision comes the motivation and excitement of creating what’s possible. A lot can be riding on your move and if you’re unclear about what you’re trying to achieve, chances are you’ll fall short of your expectations. Creating a clear vision will help alleviate problems and any regrets.
Tips
• Ask yourself - what is most important to me and my family? Why is it important? What interests us most?
• Make a list of your Must Haves, Wants and Don’t Wants Remember to consider any future family members if you’re starting a family or considering a granny flat for parents. RESEARCH & PLAN Nothing is ever perfect, but if you’ve done your research and planning, you’ll be making informed decisions and are less likely to be disappointed with your choices. Uncover what’s great and not so great about any
area you’re considering. Options to consider can include the length of time to drive to conveniences or would you prefer to walk? What’s important to have nearby? Such as, a playground, bike paths, cafes & restaurants, a beach, bush walks or walking paths, Get clear about medical facilities, shops, what you want schools, sporting facilities, and set realistic gym etc. expectations. With You should also consider a clear vision comes the state of the house the motivation and next door and houses in excitement of creating the street. What are the what’s possible. neighbours like? Does the neighbourhood fit with your vision? Having a plan of action and doing your homework are imperative for creating the ideal lifestyle for you and your family.
A PLACE TO Call Home
Approaching the adventure of creating your own perfect retirement lifestyle can mean everything is on the table. Are you looking for a tree change, sea change, or maybe you’d rather stay put?
At peaceful, secure Marian Grove, just a few minutes from some of the region’s most stunning beaches and national parks, with boutique stores, tennis courts, cafes, restaurants, RSL Club and cinema in the charming seaside village of Sawtell, you can really have it all. For the golf enthusiasts, not one, but three courses, Bonville, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour are also located a short drive from Marian Grove.
“It’s a walk to Toormina, to the shops and the doctor. You can walk down and get the paper or go for coffee, and everything else you want, like restaurants, movies and the beach is close too.”- David.
Marian Grove Village is well-known for being a welcoming and connected community. Your like-minded neighbours will always give you a smile and a ‘hello’ as you pass by on your way to one of the many activities on offer, from art classes to table tennis to bus trips around the beautiful Mid North Coast.
“Something I found so helpful was the way all the new residents are supported by the staff to get to know each other with little events and get togethers, and the staff and residents are all unfailingly friendly. I haven’t met a grumpy person all the whole time I’ve been here!” - Mary Lou.
With “Our Lady of The Way” Chapel hosting regular services and The Link, our huge 3.6-acre garden providing a tranquil, protected environment for even more activities like foodie workshops, gardening, walking groups and just visiting with family and friends, everything is right on your doorstep.
Another consideration when choosing your ideal retirement home and lifestyle is being able to access additional care should you ever require it. Access to doctors, services, Coffs Harbour Health Campus (hospital) and Coffs Harbour Regional Airport are all within 10 minutes from Marian Grove by car, offering peace of mind for the future that allows you to live fully in the present. Co-located on the village’s beautiful 40 acres of land is residential care home Mater Christi, and our Sawtell Home Care service is quickly growing a reputation for unconditional kindness and support.
The continuum of care at Marian Grove is always evolving and adapting to the needs of our residents as they change over time, sustaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life. “It was the best move I could have made.”- Julie. Marian Grove offers you a no-stress retirement lifestyle with home options to suit every taste, from villas to townhouses, Something I to apartment living, found so helpful and prices to suit every was the way all the budget. new residents are Our current promotion supported by the offers anyone who staff to get to know moves into one of our each other with apartments $2000.00 little events and get towards their window togethers, and the staff coverings and 3 months and residents are all unfailingly friendly. waived maintenance fees up to the value of $1700.00. Apartments are selling fast, so why not give us a call today and arrange for a visit with our friendly sales team? We’d love to hear from you. 0490 522 596 mariangrovesales@scca.net.au scca.net.au/independent
