The Gold Coast Vacation spot Made For Over-50s

A brand-new Country Club has been unveiled on the long-lasting Aussie hotspot, with the design and amenity setting new requirements in over-50s resort residing.

The trendy $22.9 million, three-storey facility is a part of GemLife’s Gold Coast community and demonstrates the evolution of the Gold Coast’s property scene and its capability to cater to discerning downsizers.

“The Gold Coast is renowned as a holiday destination,” says Andrew Coulter, GemLife’s Chief Operating Officer.

“We’ve created a luxury resort that wouldn’t be out of place in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach—but it’s exclusively for our homeowners, who are seasoned travellers with high expectations when it comes to quality.”

According to realestate.com.au knowledge, median home costs in key Gold Coast suburbs like Burleigh Heads, Surfers Paradise, and Pimpana have grown by a mean of 21.5% up to now 12 months, far outperforming the 4% common development seen throughout Australia’s capital cities.

It’s additionally booming with inhabitants development, with about 15,300 new residents shifting there in 2024—above the last decade common.

Downsizers in search of sunshine, way of life and group are key to this, Coulter explains.

“GemLife Gold Coast is a game-changer for over-50s lifestyle living. As the largest land lease community in the city, it shows just how far downsizing has evolved,” says Coulter.

A Gold Coast flagship

GemLife’s new Country Club sits on an elevated website and was designed to make GemLife Gold Coast a flagship vacation spot, Coulter explains.

“When we saw the views—stretching from South Stradbroke Island to the Surfers Paradise skyline—we knew we had to create something truly special.

“The Country Club was designed to make the most of this incredible outlook,” he says.

The design was impressed by the Gold Coast’s Mediterranean-influenced structure constructed in the course of the Thirties to Nineteen Sixties.

That affect shines by way of within the detailed brick arches, vaulted ceilings, and high-end finishes.

“The layout embraces views across three levels, encourages casual encounters and shared experiences. It is a destination for residents, their friends, and family to gather, connect, and celebrate,” says Coulter.

Five-star amenity

On a quest to create the very best way of life expertise for right now’s vibrant and energetic over-50s, Jared Poole, principal architect at Jared Poole Design, says the purpose was to exceed expectations.

“This is a level of design and amenity far beyond what’s typically seen—a facility that truly adds value to residents’ lifestyles and makes a meaningful contribution to the local area,” he says.

Whether absorbing views from the Sky Lounge and infinity-edge pool on the higher terrace,or practising within the golf simulator, Poole says there’s something for everybody.

The facility additionally options an indoor bowling alley, cinema, workshop, grand ballroom, wine lounge, salon, library, health club, video games room, and extra.

“This is about creating a daily resort experience, not just a place to live,” he says.

Location first

With the Country Club, residents can have every little thing that they want in a single place.

However, being proper within the coronary heart of the Gold Coast, Coulter says there’s additionally a lot to embrace within the surrounding space.

“GemLife Gold Coast is perfectly positioned with shopping, dining, and health services just minutes away from the resort,” he says.

“And you’re a short drive from golden beaches, lush hinterland nature and entertainment precincts. It’s all the benefits of a prime location, without the hustle and bustle.”

The mixture of bliss and amenity is interesting to over-50s patrons who’re nonetheless working however need to ease in direction of retirement.

“For over-50s, it’s a location that encourages an active, outdoor lifestyle with the flexibility to stay connected to family, travel or just soak up the good life,” says Coulter.

Smart residing

Far faraway from the perceptions of conventional retirement villages of the previous, GemLife is determinedly  progressive, recognising how subtle the over-50s patrons’ market is right now.

“GemLife is a modern, thoughtful evolution in the property landscape—one that puts wellbeing, freedom and lifestyle front and centre,” says Coulter.

He says residents additionally profit from a land lease mannequin, through which they buy their new dwelling, get pleasure from entry to the Country Club and different resort amenities, however lease the land that their house is on.

“Plus, with no entry or exit fees, no stamp duty to pay, and the ability to retain capital gains, our model offers real financial peace of mind,” says Coulter.

With the Country Club launched and residents already taking advantage of it, there are alternatives for others to make GemLife Gold Coast their dwelling.

“One of our homeowners put it perfectly—she said living at GemLife Gold Coast feels like being on a luxury cruise, where all the action happens at the Country Club and your home is your private stateroom—only much bigger!” he says.