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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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