Stepping up for an exciting year ahead
2024 will be a year like no other for Don and Tania Mansfield who have downsized from a one-hectare property to a brand-new home at Amber by Living Gems over 50s lifestyle resort … and they’re excited!
“We have a new home, new friends and combine this with the new Country Club which will be ready soon, life is simply perfect,” said the couple.
“From 1989 we lived in the Kenmore area and that’s where we raised our family before moving to the property six years ago. Retirement loomed so we thought about downsizing and came across Amber at Logan Village. ‘Where’s that?’, we thought at the time,” quipped Don.
Married 50 years, Don and Tania, who have two daughters and three grandchildren, knew it was to be the site of their future home straight away and put down a deposit on the spot.
“Tania loved the rural feel and quality of homes immediately, and although we did change our mind for a site in Stage Two and had to wait a bit longer, we were convinced it was the place for us and we are so glad we did,” said Don, admitting the couple was very excited about what lay ahead for them at the resort.
Four months after moving in, they are still as upbeat and enthusiastic about what the future holds for them and their three-year-old lhasa apso fur-baby Mandy, who has already befriended many local residents on his twice daily walks around the resort.
“We’ve all settled in so well. We love our neighbours, and everyone is so friendly and, of course, we can’t wait for the new Country Club to be completed. That will centralise everything and give us all the fabulous facilities we could ever want under one roof.”
Don, a former accountant, and retired registered nurse Tania believe the opening of the Country Club will be a highlight of the year for all residents, many of whom have been counting the days.
“The facilities will be absolutely fabulous, and we will be using as many as we can including the ten-pin bowling alley, the gym, pool, and pickleball court as well as taking part in mahjong and exercise and line dancing classes. It will also be great for when our family visit.”
Travel is also on the couple’s list of things to do in 2024.
“Living in a gated community such as Amber allows us to indulge our love for travel at any time and we plan to make the most of it this year. We’ve been very lucky and have seen most of the world but would like to see more of Australia including popular places like Broome,” said Don.
Meanwhile, Don and Tania are making the most of their beautiful new home which provides them with much more space than they originally thought as well as a relaxing alfresco area overlooking the garden in their backyard.
“We have dinner on the alfresco most nights and we feel so grateful that we found Amber by Living Gems,” he said.
“The resort and our lovely new home have exceeded our expectations, and we had no trouble settling in at all. Best decision we ever made!”
