	{"id":51648,"date":"2022-06-30T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=51648"},"modified":"2022-06-30T08:59:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T22:59:06","slug":"resort-style-living-at-bellarine-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/sponsored\/resort-style-living-at-bellarine-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Resort-style living at Bellarine Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bellarine Lakes Country Club continues to attract overwhelming interest in its thriving community.<\/p>\n<p>Located close to the beach and only seven kilometers from Geelong CBD, the Country Club, with its own private golf course, is selling fast.<\/p>\n<p>The enviable resort-style living facility includes a private golf course, a four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, medical room, library, fully equipped catering kitchen, club bar and even indoor carpet bowls.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72906\" style=\"width: 681px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-72906\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/GolfLadieswaving_56096.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"681\" height=\"454\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only seven kilometers from Geelong CBD, Bellarine Lakes Country Club, with its own private golf course, is selling fast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winsome and Colin, residents at Bellarine Lakes, enjoy the amazing golf course and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne day we popped in, fell in love with the concept and filled in some paperwork and here we are,\u201d the couple said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of our aims was to downsize, so now we\u2019re enjoying our plan and have no regrets. All on site staff are terrific, helpful and we have great village managers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cColin\u2019s enjoyed the golf course and said I\u2019ve got to pinch myself every time I\u2019m out there, thinking this is my backyard. I\u2019m really enjoying it and swimming<br \/>\nevery morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe grandchildren love coming to visit and especially when the pool is open.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe older ones also love coming out on the golf course and having a hit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re glad we\u2019ve come in when we did and while we are still active. The facilities are great, and we haven\u2019t seen any around better than what is here. We are genuine in saying how happy we\u2019ve been with our choice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are where we are meant to be and want to be and loving it. Have a look and work out your goals<br \/>\nand desires.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to scheduled monthly events there are about 30 activity groups offering a diverse range of activities including cycling, fishing, aqua aerobics, walking groups, wine appreciation, craft and card groups.<\/p>\n<p>These are simply a few of the wonderful social activities the residents enjoy. If you are seeking a sea change and a low-maintenance, quality living environment which offers security, social companionship, freedom and lifestyle choices, Bellarine Lakes Country Club may offer the lifestyle you have been looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Bellarine Lakes Country Club today or visit 402 Bellarine Bellarine Highway, Moolap.<\/p>\n<p>The friendly Lifestyle Consultants welcome any queries you may have. Inspections are always welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Phone Bellarine Lakes Country Club on FreeCall 1800 255 578 to arrange a private tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bellarine Lakes Country Club continues to attract overwhelming interest in its thriving community. Located close to the beach and only seven kilometers from Geelong CBD, the Country Club, with its own private golf course, is selling fast. 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