Aveo’s Peregian Springs Country Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and one of its first residents says there is still nowhere else she would rather live.
After two decades, Trish Kelly remains keenly involved in the retirement living community and is a keeper of its history.
Trish and her late husband Brian had been living on acreage at nearby Doonan but decided to downsize when their large house and property became too difficult to maintain.
“In 2003 we were considering buying a block of land at Peregian to build a small house when we noticed the Country Club under construction,’’ she said.
“We pulled up outside and the sales lady took us on her golf buggy to view the stage one villas. We looked at the beautifully finished homes, gardens and realised there was nothing else for us to do except move in, so we put down a deposit.
“When we moved in there were fewer than 20 villas. We formed wonderful friendships with those original residents and our circle grew as the Country Club’s next stages were developed.
“We watched with anticipation as The Manor building was constructed. It opened in 2005 and continues to be the hub of community life where much of our social activities take place.’’
Trish says the community is the perfect home. “The adjoining Peregian Springs Golf Club was a major attraction for Brian while I love being a five-minute drive to the beach where I still walk every day.
“There are so many caring people who live here and they supported me when I lost Brian last October. It’s the most wonderful place to live.’’
Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club Assistant Community Manager, Lisa Morrison, said the many changes over 20 years had created a vibrant retirement community that was now home to 300 residents.
“Villas and apartments are tightly held and are quickly snapped up when they become available,’’ she said. “Residents enjoy a range of modern lifestyle facilities including the pool, bowling green, gym, restaurant, bar, library, salon and cinema, while our grand Manor building is at the heart of community life.
“The location is also perfect, surrounded by green parkland including the Peregian Springs Golf Club, and close to stunning Sunshine Coast beaches, with Noosa only 20 minutes away."
A cocktail party attended by 185 guests was held last week at The Manor to celebrate the community’s 20th anniversary.
At 21 Gracemere Boulevard, Peregian Springs, two-bedroom villas are priced from $610,000 and one-bedroom apartments with services from $280,000. For information go to aveo.com.au or call 13 28 36.
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