High interest in Winchelsea Community Village

A COMMUNITY-LED housing project in Winchelsea is gaining plenty of interest, with half of the properties on offer already sold and off the market.

Five of the 10 properties in the Winchelsea Community Village have been snapped up by locals downsizing and those with ties to the area.

The state-of-the-art facility intends to provide senior members of the community with a sufficient quality, affordable village lifestyle accommodation option.

It will also prevent long-term residents from having to move away from their families, friends and social lives.

The project is being led by local charitable volunteer community group Winanglo Inc and supported by the Surf Coast Shire and Community Bank Surf Coast.

The units are located on the corner of Harding Street and Hopkins Street on land donated by Council.

Winanglo Inc committee member Ken McDonald said it was great to see so much interest in the project.

“The units and grounds will be fully landscaped and have a network of paths for easy access to the river, shops and other neighbouring facilities.

“The units are of the highest quality, will average a 9-star energy rating and have all ability access allowing for wheelchairs, mobility devices and able-bodied people.

“The purchasers will be entitled to lifetime usage, giving the occupant the option to live in the home as long as they choose.”

Community Bank Surf Coast senior branch manager Jeremy Morris said the bank was proud to have donated $1.8 million toward construction.

“An affordable lifestyle accommodation option providing social connectivity is so important for people wishing to downsize is so important and there presently aren’t any options in Winchelsea.

“The Winchelsea Bank Community Village will also free up housing stock which is very important as Winchelsea has been a very popular option for young families seeking a more rural township feel while being only 25 minutes away from Geelong and the coast.”

All 10 homes are scheduled for completion in April 2025.

Conditions apply for eligibility.

For more information, head to winanglo.org.au