Your Sanctuary
An ‘empty nest’ can mean a large house or property is no longer required. Moving to Sanctuary Lifestyle can free a portion of the equity held in your large house or property, enabling you to fully enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
Conveniently located 86km to the east of Melbourne in West Gippsland, Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin is a well planned community that has access to the best of services and amenities. Walking tracks, picturesque parklands and a main street that still has a country feel creates an active and fresh environment that is perfect for making the most of your lifestyle.
Independent living communities such as Sanctuary Lifestyle provide an independent and secure lifestyle, surrounded by like-minded people, at a lower cost than maintaining a large house or property. Your low-maintenance Sanctuary Lifestyle home will enable you to enjoy more leisure time, and you will be spoilt for choice among the 6star resort style facilities.
What facilities are offered?
Homeowners have access to all resort style facilities including full-size tennis court, indoor pool and spa (heated) and lawn bowls green. The centrally located 6-star clubhouse includes: Billiards table Fully equipped gym Cinema Large dance floor Library Fully kitchen Computers with internet access and free wi-fi appointed
There is also a separate fully appointed Wellness Centre and a Men’s Shed located in the community’s grounds.
What is the difference between a Retirement Village and Sanctuary Lifestyle?
Sanctuary Lifestyle offers independent living, whereas a Retirement Village may offer some level of care to residents.
Your investment in Sanctuary Lifestyle results in your ownership of your home, whereas Retirement Village arrangements see the operators of the Village owning your home and licensing it back to you.
At Sanctuary Lifestyle you choose who sells your home and there are no compulsory refurbishment fees, whereas at a Retirement Village the operator of the Village may sell your home and charges you refurbishment fees.
At Sanctuary Lifestyle your pets are welcome, whereas they may not be welcome at a Retirement Village.
What is included in the price of my new home?
Sanctuary Lifestyle homes are fitted with quality products throughout. Your kitchen will feature stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances including oven, range hood and dishwasher. All homes come complete with double glazed windows throughout, carpet and built-in robes in all bedrooms, and you can choose from our stylish range of flooring options for your kitchen and living areas. You can also choose a complementary colour scheme from our extensive range of interior colour packages. Your exterior will include an alfresco area, decking, a shed, fencing, clothesline and a lock-up garage.
When you purchase your new home from Sanctuary Lifestyle there will be no stamp duty, search fees or conveyancing fees.
What is the site fee and how much does It cost?
The land is securely leased to you for 90 years. The site fee is for the lease of the land and contributes towards the management and maintenance of the community. This includes the maintenance of the common area gardens (including your front garden), operational and maintenance costs associated with the clubhouse and other community facilities. It also covers the cost of the on-site management team.
The site fee depends on your personal financial circumstances and you may be eligible for federal government rental assistance if you are on the aged pension.
Does my home come with a builders guarantee/warranty?
You can rest assured that your home will be built by one of Australia’s largest home builders of this type. From the time of completion your home will be covered by the following warranties:
Six year structural warranty
Two year nonstructural warranty
Three month maintenance period. All homes come with a structural engineer’s certificate of compliance.
Home construction has commenced and the first stage is selling fast. For more information please contact us on 1300 835 463 or visit www.sanctuary lifestyle.com.au