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Carefree days are what Brisbane   “One of the bedrooms will be a
             “Those who have                              couple Fina and Robert Adams are   guest room and the other is a man
                                                                                     cave where Robert can watch his
                                                          looking for in their future life at
                                                          Isle Waterfront Newstead. They
                                                                                     sport ad nauseum,” says Fina, with
           already retired see                            have timed their move perfectly   a laugh of acknowledgement from
                                                                                     Robert. “We have a 2-year-old
                                                          with an off the plan purchase that
         opportunity for more                             will be completed just as they hit   granddaughter and for big family
                                                          the official retirement age of 67
                                                                                     gatherings there is a rooftop space
                                                          in a couple of years’ time and say
                                                                                     for spreading out.”
          travel and to relax in                          goodbye to suburban life.  Should their life of leisure ever
                                                                                     begin to lose its lustre the couple
                                                          “We’ve been in the house for 22
          the comfort of a new                            years and our son and daughter   plan to travel a bit more, taking
                                                          moved out six years ago,” says
                                                                                     advantage of being able to just close
                                                          Robert. “It was a shock at first but
                                                                                     the front door and go.
          home where there is                             once you get used to it it’s great.   Freedom to travel was one
                                                          “We’re looking forward to more of
                                                                                     of the great drawcards for real
        potential to make new                             a free and easy life than we have   estate agent Joan Gebbie when
                                                                                     she and husband Ron moved
                                                          in our current home. Everything
                                                          at Newstead is at our fingertips;
                                                                                     from their Peppermint Grove
           friends and pursue                             the CityCat, all the facilities of   home to Mirvac’s Leighton
                                                                                     Beach development more than
                                                          Gasworks, the shopping and
               new interests.”                            restaurant precinct and I won’t   10 years ago.
                                                          have 1,200sqm of yard to look after
                                                                                     “We go to Europe most years and
                                                          and a pool to clean.”
                                                                                     being here you don’t have to worry
                                                          Fina, too, is looking forward to the   about security,” says Ms Gebbie
                                                          kind of urban lifestyle that they   as she prepares for another family
                                                          enjoyed before the responsibilities   holiday abroad.
                                                          of children and a mortgage.
                                                          Choosing a three bedroom   Their two-level three bedroom
                                                          apartment means there is still   apartment is large for the two of
                                                          plenty of room for family to visit   them but essential for the ever   Artist’s impression. Interiors are intended only as a guide and are not to be relied on as a representative of the final product. Furnishings not included. Views depicted are indicative only. Views and view
                                                                                                                                 corridors may be affected by other developments and planning issues outside of the control of Mirvac. The location, extent, height and design of the upstand balustrades is subject to change.
                                                          or stay and for the couple to have   expanding generations of the
                                                          space for their separate interests.  extended family.
                       LISA TAYLOR                          Right: Isle Waterfront Newstead, QLD
               Mirvac General Manager Sales and Marketing
                                                            Below: Resident amenity proposed at Isle Waterfront Newstead, QLD
                                                                                                                                                      “The family all live around this
                                                                                                                                                      area,” says Ms Gebbie. “Often         “Everything at Newstead
                                                                                                                                                      there are 13 of us for dinner and
                                                                                                                                                      now that the grandsons and
                                                                                                                                                      granddaughters have partners            is at our fingertips; the
                                                                                                                                                      it’s often 16 for dinner.”
                                                                                                                                                      Part of the attraction for the         CityCat, all the facilities
                                                                                                                                                      grandchildren at Leighton Beach
                                                                                                                                                      is the resort style amenity that can
                                                                                                                                                      be a drawcard for residents’ visitors   of Gasworks, the shopping
                                                                                                                                                      and families.
                                                                                                                                                      “It’s extremely important for our       and restaurant precinct
                                                                                                                                                      residents to be able to maintain
                                                                                                                                                      close family ties,” says Ms Taylor.
                                                                                                                                                      “That is made easier by providing    and I won’t have 1,200sqm
                                                                                                                                                      shared facilities that enable a range
                                                                                                                                                      of activities, whether it’s expansive   of yard to look after and
                                                                                                                                                      parks and gardens, shared bookable
                                                                                                                                                      dining spaces or swimming pools
                                                                                                                                                      and gymnasiums.                               a pool to clean.”
                                                                                                                                                      “Many of us have fond memories
                                                                                                                                                      of time spent in our grandparents’
                                                                                                                                                      home and we are making sure that                     Isle Waterfront Newstead
                                                                                                                                                                                                             ROBERT ADAMS
                                                                                                                                                      new memories are made in our
                                                                                                                                                      residents’ new home.”



       Artist’s impression. Architecture, services and landscaping are indicative only and subject to change. Views depicted are indicative only. Views and view corridors may be affected
       by other developments and planning issues outside of the control of Mirvac. The location, extent, height and design of the upstand balustrades is subject to change.
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