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Lifestyle Communities has recently launched their 21st community, the fifth within Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, in the coastal hamlet of Leopold.<\/p>\n

For more than 20 years, Lifestyle Communities has championed bigger lives for Victorians, building on a strong foundation of experience, innovation and expertise.<\/p>\n

They are experts at creating communities for like-minded retired, semi-retired and working downsizers that strike the perfect balance between connection and privacy; independence and activity.<\/p>\n

With picturesque outlooks that spread across the bay to the You Yangs, this new community is primed to be the jewel in the crown of Lifestyle’s growing portfolio of coastal communities.<\/p>\n

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The bayside community presents boundless opportunities to live your life your way, surrounded by the many natural delights of the Bellarine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located at the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, Lifestyle Bellarine is set to redefine downsizing. Featuring extra large sites and access to multi-million dollar amenities, this bayside community presents boundless opportunities to live your life your way, surrounded by the many natural delights of the Bellarine.<\/p>\n

Whether your heart desires bay, wetland or countryside views, ultimate street appeal, a place that’s particularly peaceful or a location that’s walking distance to the Clubhouse, there’s a spot to match everyone’s preference.<\/p>\n

Beyond the comforts of the community, homeowners will enjoy unrivalled proximity to the beach, local shops and cafes, parks, walking trails and lookout points, wineries, golf ranges and a whole suite of celebrated attractions for which the Bellarine Peninsula is famed.<\/p>\n

If you are ready to embrace your dream of living life by the beach, Lifestyle Bellarine is sure to impress.<\/p>\n

Head to lifestylebellarine.com.au<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lifestyle Communities has recently launched their 21st community, the fifth within Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, in the coastal hamlet of Leopold. For more than 20 years, Lifestyle Communities has championed bigger lives for Victorians, building on a strong foundation of experience, innovation and expertise. They are experts at creating communities for like-minded retired, semi-retired […]<\/p>\n

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