Demand sees GemLife speed up $428m retirement build at Elimbah

Construction has started on GemLife’s third over-50s community in Moreton Bay, just two months after the land lease developer secured approval for the $428m, 404-home gated estate.

Work on GemLife Elimbah – located at 38 Atherton Rd, 9km north of Caboolture – was fast-tracked ahead of its official market launch to meet a shortfall of housing for downsizers in Moreton Bay.

Civil contractor, Shadforth, will complete the first phase of construction, paving the way for GemLife’s in-house team to begin building the first homes within months.

Work will also commence on $7m of road infrastructure improvements next year.

More than 320 construction workers, predominantly from Moreton Bay, will be employed to bring the new community to life, over seven stages.

GemLife director and chief executive Adrian Puljich joined Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery and Pumicestone MP Ariana Doolan to mark the start of work.

Mr Flannery said it was important the city had a diversity of housing, especially considering Moreton Bay’s rapid population growth.

“This project brings housing relief to the area especially people looking to downsize, and its proximity to services is beneficial for future residents,” he said.

“It is pleasing to see the delivery of essential infrastructure included in this development that supports our city’s future growth.

“With improved roads and a new signalised intersection, it’s an investment that strengthens the Caboolture area.”

Ms Doolan said it was great to see more people choosing Elimbah as their home.

“As they downsize, it opens up chances for others to get into the market, making homeownership more achievable for everyone,” she said.

Mr Puljich said GemLife Elimbah complemented the developer’s coastal communities – the established GemLife Bribie Island and under-construction GemLife Moreton Bay.

Together, the three communities are delivering more than 1350 over-50s homes to the region.

“The semi rural location of GemLife Elimbah will make it highly desirable for those wanting a relaxed lifestyle, close to all the action – it really is the best of both worlds,” Mr Puljich said.

“We’ve already started receiving interest from people living in the area who want to downsize yet stay close to the social connections and neighbourhood they love, along with inquiries from the broader Sunshine Coast region and Brisbane.

“We’re committed to getting the first homes completed as soon as possible. There’s a huge need for this style of living in Moreton Bay, with supply not keeping pace with the high demand.”

GemLife Elimbah is located near the Glass House Mountains and D’Aguilar Ranges, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, and at the gateway to Caboolture, Bribie Island, Moreton Bay, North Lakes and the Sunshine Coast.

It will feature low-maintenance homes, with two bedrooms plus a multipurpose room, alongside 8.2ha of green space – equating to more than a third of the site – and $20m of luxury resident facilities.

These include a resort-style indoor and outdoor pool, wellness room, bar, grand ballroom, library, craft studio, virtual golf, a gym, tennis and pickleball court, ten-pin bowling, covered lawn bowls, walking trails and an off-leash dog area.

“We’ve designed the homes to embrace the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that makes this city such a great place to live,” Mr Puljich said.

“All homes feature high ceilings for natural light and cross ventilation, and luxury touches like European appliances, soft-close cabinetry and ducted airconditioning. They are also seven-star energy rated, making them sustainable and reducing the cost of living for homeowners.

“The extensive facilities will enable residents to stay active, healthy and socially connected, so they continue to live their best life in their over 50s and beyond.”

As a land lease community, buyers at GemLife Elimbah will own their home and rent the land, with a weekly site fee covering security, maintenance and management. There are no entry fees, exit fees or stamp duty, and owners retain all capital gains.

Homes at GemLife Elimbah start from the mid-$700,000s.

GEMLIFE ELIMBAH

Address: 38 Atherton Rd, Elimbah

Features: Two-bedroom homes priced from the mid-$700,000s.

Layouts include a multipurpose room, high ceilings, European appliances, soft-close cabinetry, ducted airconditioning and are seven-star energy rated. Community features include a resort-style indoor and outdoor pool, wellness room, bar, grand ballroom, library, craft studio, virtual golf, a gym, tennis and pickleball court, ten-pin bowling, covered lawn bowls, walking trails

and an off-leash dog area.

More info:gemlife.com.au/gel

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