Couple elated with over-50s lifestyle at Amber
Steve Urquhart describes the lifestyle at Amber by Living Gems over-50s lifestyle resort as being aboard a cruise ship with all the facilities, but without the rough seas.
“Moving here has undoubtedly been the best decision we have ever made, and we couldn’t be happier,” he said.
Steve and wife Bertrina, who are both in their 50s, downsized from a large home at Waterford to move into Amber three months ago.
“Although Bertrina is still working, I’ve recently retired and didn’t need the hassle of consistent maintenance around the home as well as the upkeep of the gardens and lawn. We decided we would rather opt for a smaller home in a community like this where all we have to do is enjoy the lifestyle. What could be better?” said Steve.
When the couple first stepped foot in an Amber by Living Gems display home, they were pleasantly surprised with what they saw.
“We thought they would be quite small but as it turned out, they were so spacious, and the layout was perfect. We bought on the spot, and it is the best decision we have ever made.”
Steve, Bertrina, daughter Olivia and their 11-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, Ruby Rose, are enjoying their stunning new home which backs onto farmland.
“We bought on the spot, and it is the best decision we have ever made.”
“The sound of cockatoos greet us each morning which is something I love having grown up in regional NSW. There is also an owl in the tree behind us,” said Steve, who appreciates being close to nature.
He said that having the rural aspect while still being close to major shops and facilities, which they can walk to, was the ideal mix.
Ever since the first day in their new home, Steve and Bertrina say they have felt like part of the community with other residents only too happy to welcome them into social events and gatherings.
“We are very social and love meeting people, so we like to go along and in our short time here have already enjoyed a Christmas in July event with other residents at Acacia Ridge and played pool with neighbours at the Logan Village Hotel.”
In addition, the over-50s lifestyle resort also attracts a number of services such as a butcher who visits fortnightly, a fish truck and a pizza van.
“Talk about service – they all come to us. How good is that?”
Steve said he believes many people are missing out on taking advantage of the fabulous lifestyle that’s available at over-50s lifestyle resorts like Amber.
“It’s a perception people have that they are retirement villages, but they aren’t.
We’ve come here for the lifestyle they offer and the fact that keeping active and young-at-heart is encouraged with the brilliant facilities. We also love the security it offers and are looking forward to the completion of Amber’s multi-million-dollar Country Club because then we will have everything we need right at our doorstep,” said Steve.
