Once a Queenslander, always a Queenslander

After almost two decades in northern New South Wales, Gwen and Lyle Sutcliffe are coming home to live in the Sunshine State.

The couple, both in their 80s, are preparing to settle into a new home at Stockland's Halcyon Promenade community north of Brisbane, near beautiful Moreton Bay.

We were getting older, Gwen says. Our four-bedroom house and land was a bit much for the two of us. We decided to get something smaller and move closer to our extended family.

The couple were delighted to discover their dream home at Halcyon Promenade.

We love the layout and design and were thrilled when the team worked with us to make it possible, Gwen says.

Stockland Halcyon communities was very accommodating while we sold our home. As well as their daughter, who lives nearby on Bribie Island, Gwen is excited that she will soon be neighbours with her sister, who has also purchased a new home in the over 50s community.

"She came with us one day and when she saw the options, decided to make the move from North Lakes to join us," she says.

"Im looking forward to getting together with her regularly now that we will be living within walking distance."

"We do patchwork quilting together and were only able to do it once in a while but now we can get into it more often."

The couple has already made new friends at regular morning teas and barbecues held for home buyers as they prepare to move in.

"I met a fellow muso - a drummer - this morning", says Lyle, who started a jam session at his local Mens Shed in Pottsville that grew to 22 members of all ages.

"This fellow is into recording too, so maybe we can get something going together."

"I also tried indoor bowls recently with Gwen's brother which was fun. I might get into that more and I wouldn't mind trying the gym."

"We've been really impressed with the care given", Lyle says of the team at Stockland Halcyon communities. "They keep us up to date on everything."

"We are looking forward to being close to all the amenities and the extra safety of being part of a gated community," Gwen says.