With their children grown and the family home no longer filled with the daily rhythm of a busy household, Cherri and Brendan McConnell faced a common question: What’s next?
Ready to embrace the next stage of life, they knew it was time to downsize, but finding the right solution wasn’t straightforward. Retirement villages didn’t appeal to them, they felt restrictive and didn’t match their vision of an active, connected future.
“We’d been exploring options for a while, but nothing truly spoke to what we wanted until we came across Stockland Halcyon Gables. It was the only place where we didn’t feel like we were giving anything up, in fact, it felt like we were gaining something better,” said Cherri.
Set within the thriving Gables precinct in Sydney’s north-west, Halcyon Gables is a vibrant over 60s community that combines wellness, connection, and freedom with a convenient lock-and-go lifestyle. Homeowners have access to resort style amenities such as a wellness centre, gold class style cinema, fully equipped gym, yoga studio, and will soon enjoy The Gables Town Centre, which is being developed in Stockland’s neighbouring masterplanned community, upon its completion next year.
The couple, who plan to move into their new home early in the new year, said it was the active lifestyle that first caught their attention, but the sense of community that made it feel like home.
“It’s a big lifestyle change, but a really good one. We know we’re going to have everything we need right at our doorstep. We’ve already met other homeowners and honestly, there’s this shared sense that the future is going to be bright,” said Cherri.
The financial side also offered peace of mind. The couple were drawn to the freedom and flexibility that came with buying at Stockland Halcyon Gables, especially the absence of stamp duty and deferred management fees.
“At Halcyon, our home is truly ours. We can sell it, stay in it, whatever feels right for us. That level of independence really matters,” said Cherri.
From the beginning, the couple have felt supported by Stockland, with the community spirit starting well before move-in day.
“Our experience with Stockland has been fantastic. We’re not just people buying houses, they’ve made us feel like part of their family and that’s what I love. We’re genuinely excited for this next phase of our lives,” said Brendan.
To find out more about Stockland Halcyon Gables, head online and visit http://www.stockland.com.au/halcyon-gables.
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