{"id":6402,"date":"2018-02-13T12:04:14","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T12:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=6402"},"modified":"2018-02-13T12:04:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T12:04:14","slug":"star-sea-brings-year-round-coastal-enjoyment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/living\/star-sea-brings-year-round-coastal-enjoyment\/","title":{"rendered":"Star of The Sea brings year-round coastal enjoyment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The end of summer signals a return to reality for many tourists as they head back to the city, but for Star of the Sea Retirement Village residents, it\u2019s just the beginning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoying the coastal lifestyle year-round, tenants love living in a smaller personalised village with easy access to Torquay\u2019s diverse mix of shops, cafes, attractions and stunning beachside.<\/p>\n<p>The luxurious two- and three-bedroom villa units of Star of the Sea come with fully-appointed designer finishes, spacious units feature gourmet kitchens with European appliances, top quality Caesar stone bench tops, two designer bathrooms with walk-in showers, gas fireplaces, private courtyards and lock-up garages.<\/p>\n<p>Retirement village co-ordinator Robyn Leahy said interested parties should get in quick with a limited number of homes now available for sale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe encourage people to give us a call and take a tour as homes are snapped up really quickly, particularly around the holiday season when people realise what a stunning location we are in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is plenty of demand, especially now we have completed the adjacent 96-bed aged care residence; as we get older, it is so important to consider our futures. There is a sense of security and peace of mind knowing a higher level of care is available just next door.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Resident Lois moved to Star of the Sea in 2010 and said she hasn\u2019t looked back, keeping busy with a craft group on Monday, cards on a Wednesday and indoor bowls Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Lois also said she enjoys regular visits from her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n<p>Star of the Sea Village is located at 1 Headland Drive, Torquay and is open for inspection Monday to Friday (weekends by appointment). 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