Arundel

Seachange Wins UDIA Best Seniors Living QLD

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Seachange Village recognised as best seniors living in Queensland
Multi-award wining over 50’s lifestyle community, Seachange Village Arundel, has been recognised as the best seniors living development in the 2011 UDIA (Qld) Boral Awards for Excellence.

Judges were impressed by the village’s clear vision to deliver a quality lifestyle for over 50’s with attention to detail, flexibility of design to accommodate the evolving needs of residents and development of high quality community facilities.
“Seachange Village Arundel has demonstrated a maturing of the concept of a unique lifestyle for seniors in Queensland,” judges said.

The village’s ongoing commitment to providing the best quality lifestyle for residents has been at the centre of its philosophy since it was launched in 2009.
Seachange director David Pradella said the UDIA Award for Excellence was recognition that the community was at the forefront of evolving the over 50s village concept.
“This award caps off an outstanding growth phase for our project and vindicates our commitment to creating something truly special in the active over-50’s market,” Mr Pradella said.

“Seachange has found the perfect balance of lifestyle, facilities and security, all set amongst lush, landscaped gardens with resort-class facilities.
“However it’s not just the design of the village that’s makes it so special, it’s the likeminded people who live there which make it so extraordinary – no other over 50’s community comes close to what Seachange offers.”

Seachange was also a finalist in the award’s affordable housing category, demonstrating its commitment to providing a fixed cost of living for Active Over 50’s on set incomes
The centerpiece of Seachange Village is the multi-million dollar residents-only country club, which includes the most extensive selection of social, recreational and educational facilities available in any over 50’s lifestyle community resort.

The community also boasts a large range of energy efficient architecturally designed homes, ensuring a unique streetscape variety throughout the village.
All homes are single-level, two or three-bedroom designs with 2.7 metre ceilings, two bathrooms and include quality finishes such as stone benches, ducted air-conditioning fully tiled floors., oversized double lock-up garages with additional storage areas Seachange is centrally located opposite the Arundel Plaza shopping and medical centre and within a short drive to the best of Gold Coast beaches, a range of golf courses and shopping, and just minutes from the M1 with easy access to Brisbane and northern NSW.
Residents enjoy fixed cost living with no stamp duty, conveyancing fees, exit fees (DMF) general council rates or Sinking funds.

The development has previously won the 2010 HIA-CSR ‘Best in Queensland’ Award for ‘Residential Lifestyle Development’ and ‘Top GreenSmart Energy Efficiency’ Award Gold Coast/Northern Rivers, and also won both the regional and State award in the 2009 HIA-CSR Gold Coast/Northern Rivers and Queensland Special Purpose Housing Awards.
For more information visit www.seachangegoldcoast.com.au or call 1800 652 797.

Press Release 2011

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The Jardin Concept

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Whilst on a study tour through Florida in the USA the directors of the Award Winning Seachange Village Arundel saw the future of community living in over 50’s lifestyle villages where home owners have the benefit of enjoying a garden every day without the burden of having to maintain it.

In a first release of the concept in Australia, Seachange Village has developed a unique product, The Jardin, to further enhance its position as Award Winning Residential Lifestyle Development of the year. Seachange will rip up the existing concrete road and replace this with extensive landscaping to allow all homes to open on to a private garden sanctuary.

The Jardine release is the newest evolution for Seachange Village and offers for an exclusive limited release of 16 homes, a private landscaped boulevard that brings the joy and peace of the garden outlook into the home, every day.

To further compliment the Jardin concept new homes have been designed to take advantage of the extensive and private landscaped gardens and walkway that the homes open onto. One new home is the Miami which has an indoor/outdoor open plan area that extends the living area for year round entertaining. 3 large bedrooms, ensuite and separate guest bathroom, open plan kitchen and living area and double lockup garage.

As with all homes at Seachange, the Miami comes with reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, tiled floors, stone benchtops and a 7 star Greensmart Energy Rating. In recognition of the work done by Seachange Village in delivering on the best Over 50’s Active Lifestyle Community in Australia, the HIA recently awarded Seachange the Residential Lifestyle Development of the Year in Queensland, as well as the Greensmart Energy Award for home designs and Special Purpose Housing of the year for the Newport design.

We strive to develop and offer new home designs and lifestyle options that continue to place Seachange Village Arundel as the number one market leader for Over 50’s Lifestyle Park/Active Adult Communities in Australia, said Mr Goodman.
At Seachange Village home owners are able to enjoy a multitude of the lifestyle, recreational and social facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling greens, private cinema, lounge areas to name a few.
Seachange Village is directly opposite the Arundel Shopping Centre which includes Coles supermarket, Medical Centre, Tavern and a variety of retail shops all within easy walking distance for residents.

Mr Goodman says “This exceptional standard of market leading homes and lifestyle will continue with the delivery of the Jardin Street Concept and the Miami product.”

Seachange Village is open 7 days from 9am to 5pm. Please call in to view the facilities or alternatively book in to one of the free morning teas.

Make the Decision for Change

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Making the Decision for change

After Joan had spent many years trying to convince Willie that it was time for them to make a Seachange and move to the Gold Coast, you can imagine her surprise when Willie announced that it was time to put the home in Carlingford Sydney on the market and make the move. “I don’t know what triggered Willie to finally agree but he has made me very happy” Joan said.

After putting the home on the market is was a huge relief that a buyer was found in a matter of weeks. “I decided that the Gold Coast was the place to be so I began searching on the internet and found Seachange Village Arundel. I was so impressed I emailed immediately and had a return phone call within a matter hours. After speaking to one of the sales people Wayne, we were given the right information to make an informed decision and felt quite at ease that Seachange would be the place for us. After speaking with Joan we called again and asked for contracts to be sent that day.”

Four weeks passed, Willie and Joan packed up and left Sydney with their Caravan in tow. They arrived at Seachange in the morning and wanted to see the place before they moved in. “I was so nervous but after walking into the community clubhouse we immediately knew that we had made a great decision. We were met by the smiling faces of the residents and we were simply in awe of the facilities that Seachange had; our expectations had more than been met and finally I felt like I was going to enjoy my yester years” Joan said.

Willie and Joan are the epitome of what Seachange Village stands for. They are active over 50’s that are social and want to make the most of the years ahead. “We have been so excited since moving in. We have already made new friends with residents and funnily enough made contact with someone from Sydney that I played golf with 20 years ago. My caravan is parked onsite, I have already begun to use the clubhouse and can’t wait to finish unpacking and relax” said Willie.

If you have been thinking about making a move why not make contact with Seachange. We understand that making move is tough in today’s market but we are more than happy to show you through our 5 star facilities that are second to none and we are sure that you will not find anything like this on the Gold Coast. We have several different options with homes priced to suit every budget without a compromise on quality

Seachange Recognised as the Best in Queensland

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Seachange Village Arundel has again been recognised for their efforts by winning the 2010 HIA-CSR ‘Best In Queensland’ Award for ‘Residential Lifestyle Housing’. Click here for more details.

Seachange also won the 2010 HIA-CSR ‘Top GreenSmart Energy Efficiency’ Award Gold Coast/Northern Rivers . Click here for more details.

The ‘Best Residential LIfestyle Housing’ and the ‘GreenSmart Energy Efficiency’ categories are for homes designed and built to meet the needs of a specific group within the community, which was the over 50’s market. The award recognises the quality of workmanship, design efficiency, visual appeal, innovation, energy efficiency and market relevance.

Seachange Village was also successful in winning both the state and regional awards in the 2009 HIA-CSR Queensland and Northern Rivers/Gold Coast Special Purpose Housing of the year Awards and now adds these further awards to their rapidly growing portfolio. Click here for more details.

You can be assured when you purchase a home at Seachange Village you are purchasing a home recognised as the ‘Best In Queensland’.

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HIA Press Release

Testimonial – Energy Efficiency is the Key

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Smart green initiatives can save on energy bills and people are becoming more aware of the roles we play in contributing to
climate change.

Looking at smarter ways to cut energy bills is of particular interest to Brian and Diane Dawson, residents at Seachange Village Arundel. Article 2 - image

“When we were looking at purchasing at Seachange we were advised of the many features designed to make the homes
more energy efficient and comfortable but its not until we were able to see the results that we were convinced” said Brian. Our first quarter water bill was $44 and we were delighted so imagine our surprise when the last quarter’s bill came and it was only $31.

When we lived in the high-rise apartment our water was costing us $130 a quarter so we have saved a considerable amount of money. Each home has a 3,000 litre water tank linked to the washing machine and toilets and this has resulted in these savings. We have also found our electricity bills have dropped by $25 a quarter since moving to Seachange Village” beamed Brian.

“Having individual water, gas & electricity meters allows us to have some control over these costs. We have found the home stays cool in summer and with the cooler days and nights we find the home keeps its warmth in. We worried we would miss the breeze off the water when we moved to Seachange but there is plenty of airflow between the homes and there is always a nice breeze around the village”. said Brian.

The resorts master plan and home designs were part of a green brief that has resulted in all Seachange homes in the over 50’s lifestyle resort having a 7 star energy rating certificate which translates to cost savings on energy and water efficiency.

This rating has been achieved through attention to detail and smart design features of homes including: natural ventilation, shading with wider eaves, insulation in all external walls and roofs, treated glazing, light coloured roofs and walls, ceiling fans and well designed outdoor areas.

In addition, water conservation plays a big part at Seachange with all rainwater on the site directed via a bio pit to a central two-million-litre tank where it is filtered and redirected for garden irrigation throughout the village.

Energy efficient design features are included in all Seachange homes as well as standard inclusions of 2.7m ceilings, two bathrooms, stone benches and ducted air-conditioning.

Anyone wanting to view the resort facilities and lifestyle are invited to visit the Welcome Centre, open daily at 299 Napper Rd, Arundel or call 1800 652 797 to attend a free morning tea.

Pet Friendly Seachange Village

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BUILDING industry executive Philip Goodman doesn’t need to read the results of recent research to know that having a pet-friendly workplace can alleviate stress. He’s living proof.
Mr Goodman’s pet Maltese terrier Pookie has been the Sorrento resident’s workmate for more than 11 years and the duo make a great team.
“Pookie is a real icebreaker for visitors who are often quite surprised to see her bed and toys next to my desk,” said Mr Goodman who took on the role of development manager at Arundel’s Seachange Village over-50s lifestyle resort late last year.
“She doesn’t wander, has never had an `accident’ in the office and on a personal level is a good distraction and a reason to take a break and give her a walk at lunch time.”
Given Mr Goodman’s attachment to his cute little dog it wasn’t surprising he pushed for Seachange Village, which will eventually contain nearly 400 homes and an expected 700 residents, to be a pet-friendly enclave.
The Animal Welfare League of Queensland has recognised this `trail-blazing’ policy with a special certificate.
AWL president Denise Bradley said people moving from suburban homes into over-50s resorts, retirement villages and gated estates, was one of the biggest reasons for pets being surrendered to its shelter.
“It is very distressing for people to have to give up their pets because they want a change in lifestyle,” she said. “We see then hugging their pets in tears when they bring them in to the shelter.”
Ms Bradley said it was now AWL policy to encourage developers of both low rise and high-rise developments to make their projects pet friendly.
Mr Goodman said pets moving into Seachange Village had to be less than 10 kg, council registered de-sexed.

“We like to meet each pet before permission is given,” he said, adding that exceptions might be made for slightly larger pets on compassionate grounds if they were elderly animals.
Seachange, which recently opened its luxurious multi-million dollar country club, had several dogs, some cats and a parrot already living there.
“Around 30 per cent of our residents have a pet,” he said.
“The whole concept of Seachange is that we are building a community and as far as we are concerned pets are an important part of the community.”