Torn between a love for a rural life and the lifestyle of Halcyon, Elaine and Russell Miller found the perfect solution in community living.
The couple had been happily living at Halcyon Greens in Pimpama but longed for a “more rural feel” when they discovered the new community at Logan Reserve would also bring them closer to their son at Yarrabilba.
“We were thoroughly enjoying our lives at Halcyon Greens and had really settled into the rhythm of community life there,” Russell said.
“We had moved from an acreage at Tamborine Mountain, actually we had always lived on an acreage, and we missed the country feel.”
They were impressed by what was on offer and Halcyon Rise and made the decision to put the Halcyon Greens home on the market, just 10 months after moving into the community.
“We love the community and the friendships we have made there,” Elaine said. “There’s a real sense of shared values or respect, empathy and caring for each other, it’s just wonderful.”
The process of selling their home at Greens was an easy one, with the sale happening within an hour of it going on the market.
“We had the open home at 4pm and by 5pm, Kris from the sales office had called us to come in as she said she had an offer,” Elaine said.
“We went in and she said ‘well they’ve offered asking price, but there’s more.’
“They wanted to buy all of our furniture and even asked if they could buy our dog.”
Elaine said she doesn’t drink alcohol very often but had to ask Kris for a glass of wine.
“She poured me a chardonnay and I had to sit down because we were in shock, it all happened so quickly,” Elaine said.
The pair made a tidy profit from the capital gains they made from the sale of the home at Halcyon Greens and are now housesitting in Elanora while their new home at Halcyon Rise is being built.
“Now we have to buy a house full of new furniture,” Russell laughed. “We went shopping yesterday and I don’t know if I’ll be allowed to go again.”
