HOPE SPRINGS

Locals discover secret to a dream retirement

RETIRED Bellarine Peninsula local Beverley Lewis says that deciding to move from a large family home in Ocean Grove to Bellarine Springs Retirement Village in Drysdale was one of the “best decisions” she and her husband Peter have ever made.

“Living in a large, three-level home was getting to be too much for us, and we wanted to live somewhere that was close to everything and required little or no maintenance,” Beverley said.

Beverley and Peter, who moved to Bellarine Springs two years ago, say they “love” their new home, which has a prime position in the village, just a few steps away from the new state-of-the-art community centre.

“What we love most is the strong sense of community.

“The moment you walk through the front door you get that feeling.

“It’s not artificial or contrived. Geoff, the owner, has succeeded in creating a community, not just in building a village.”

Beverley says she is looking forward to meeting people at the village’s coming open days, where visitors can view the village and get facts and advice from an array of property and retirement experts.

Geoffrey Reeve, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Living, says the open days are a great chance for people to see what makes his villages different.

“We are a family business that really cares about the people who call our villages their home, which is why we put so much effort into making them a very special place to live.

“Open day visitors will get to see how much care and attention we have invested into all aspects of our design, from the roads, the gardens and homes, to the community buildings and facilities.

“They’ll also have the chance to talk candidly with our residents and discover what a special destination it is, as well as talk to independent experts, get free advice, learn the facts and walk away informed.”

Bellarine Springs Open Days are on Friday December 1 (tomorrow) and Sunday December 3 from 10am-2pm at 101 Central Road, Drysdale. To RSVP, phone 5253 0111.

More information is available at bellarinesprings.com.au/open.