After almost 40 years of marriage, Susan and Steven are preparing for an exciting new milestone – moving into the very first home they’ve built together.

“We love our home in Brisbane, but the constant upkeep of the pool and large garden is a lot,” Susan explains. “When Steven retired, we started thinking about downsizing to something that would make life easier.”

The couple explored several options but couldn’t find the right fit — until they discovered Halcyon Coves on the Sunshine Coast.

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“As soon as we walked out of the sales office, I just looked at Steven, and we both knew this was the one. It looked like a resort!” Susan says. “Why shouldn’t life feel like being on holiday for the rest of our lives?” 

Halcyon Coves ticked every box for the duo. Close to the Sunshine Coast’s beaches, pet-friendly for their beloved King Charles Spaniel, Charlie, and part of a vibrant, community-focused neighbourhood — it had everything they were looking for.

Caption: Susan and Steven can’t wait to call Halcyon Coves home. 

For Susan and Steven, the opportunity to design their own home from scratch was particularly exciting. 

“We’ve only ever lived in established houses, so this was a whole new experience,” Susan says. “We’ve loved choosing all the little details and our lot has a beautiful outlook. We picked stackable doors to connect the living areas to the patio, so the space will feel really bright and filled with natural light.”

Susan and Steven were also drawn to Halcyon Coves’ location within the masterplanned community of Aura. 

“I’m a bit of a sports nut, so Aura’s 200 kilometres of bike paths were a huge selling point for me,” Steven says. “I ride about 200km a week, and now I’ll have access to dedicated paths right outside our front door. Plus, it’s a great way to meet people.”

Caption: When they’re not on the beach, morning walks with Charlie will look like this

With a lagoon-style pool, clubhouse, pickleball courts, gold class cinema, and a bowling green, the couple is looking forward to all the opportunities to connect with like-minded people and stay active.

“Where we live now, if you join a club, it’s usually a weekly thing, so it’s harder to keep in touch with people. But once we move to Coves, there’ll be something to do every day. Who knows, I might even join Susan for a tai chi class,” Steven says with a laugh.

“We can’t wait to be part of a community that’s social, active, and fun,” Susan adds. “It really feels like we’re moving into a resort, and we know this is a decision we won’t regret.”

With new friends to meet and adventures to share, Susan, Steven and little Charlie can’t wait to start their exciting new chapter at Halcyon Coves.