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Samford Grove named a finalist in prestigious national awards

Samford Grove Retirement Village has been shortlisted as a finalist for Development of the Year – Retirement, Aged Care and Seniors Living in The Urban Developer Awards 2021.

Reside Communities, together with development and funding partner GreenFort Capital, nominated the fast-growing village, which is setting a new standard for resort-style retirement living in the northern Brisbane region.

The Urban Developer Awards celebrate the best of urban development from across Australia and New Zealand, with the retirement category recognising excellence in seniors living.

Samford Grove is undergoing a major expansion, including the recently completed community centre, The Homestead, which creates a range of new entertainment and leisure options for residents.

The Homestead has been designed to be accessible for all ages and is available for residents to enjoy with visitors such as family and friends.

The Samford Grove expansion also includes a range of new on-ground homes, connected by landscaped outdoor spaces and a community garden, and modern apartments located above The Homestead.

Reside Communities CEO Glen Brown said he was delighted that Samford Grove had been named a finalist in The Urban Developer Awards with the finalist announcement.

“Together with GreenFort Capital, we are extremely proud of what we’ve achieved at Samford Grove, taking the village’s renowned lifestyle to a new level that has been incredibly well received by the market,” he said.

“Best of luck to GreenFort and our team at Samford Grove.”

 

To learn more about Samford Grove or to book a private tour, contact us on (07) 3289 3372.

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Top turnout for Samford Grove Open Day

Along with the amazing resort-style facilities,  visitors had the opportunity to inspect brand new apartments, townhomes and villas – all while enjoying an action-packed program of fun for all ages.

Free freshly brewed barista coffee, choc-topped ice cream and fairy floss, live music, a jumping castle, face painting, a balloon twister and magician all kept the young and the young at heart entertained.

Visitors also munched their way through a couple of hundred sausages and more than six kilograms of onions as the Rotary Club of Samford Valley kept busy at the barbecue.

Two new display townhomes featuring contemporary light-filled floor plans and expansive views were unveiled on the day as part of a multi-million dollar expansion.

Samford Grove’s new luxury community hub, known as The Homestead, was the centrepiece of the day’s celebrations.

Featuring an amazing array of exclusive facilities including a 21-seat cinema, beauty salon, bar, gym, indoor heated lap pool, private dining room, lounge and library, residents’ kitchen, café, outdoor barbecue and entertainment spaces, it sets a new standard for retirement facilities on Brisbane’s northside.

‘So many village residents on hand to chat’

Denise Quinlan and her daughter Alison, pictured above, were among the many visitors who came along to discover all that Samford Grove has to offer as well as chat with village residents to gain a first-hand impression.

“I’ve always wanted to have a look,” said Denise. “It was great to see all the facilities and we checked out all the different levels of accommodation.”

“One of the really good things was that there so many village residents on hand to chat to as part of the day – which meant we were able to get a genuine account. We were impressed,” said Alison.

Former Sydneysider and Samford Grove’s newest resident Christina, enjoying the day with daughter Justine and grandson James, above, said that although she had only moved in a week ago she was already getting to know the other residents.

“Everyone is so friendly here,” she said.  “When you buy into somewhere like Samford Grove, you buy into a lifestyle.

“I was living in a large home in Sydney that required a lot of maintenance.  When we sat down to work out all the figures, we were surprised by the amount of savings just on maintenance costs alone.”

Rotary club stalwart Bob Millar said Samford’s genuine sense of community spirit contributed to its enduring appeal.

“It’s such an active community as well, with many popular ways for people of all ages to be involved, including service clubs, a very popular Men’s Shed, as well as an archery and bowls club to name just a few,” he said.

 

Discover more at Samford Grove

Samford Grove is located within easy walking distance of the Samford township’s shops, cafes and health services while hospitals and major shopping centres are just a short drive away.

Townhomes start at $575,000, apartments from $385,000 and villas from $665,000.

All homes feature deluxe fixtures and fittings, luxurious kitchens with stone benchtops, ensuites, ducted air conditioning, and European appliances.

 

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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Just announced! Superannuation boost for downsizers

If you’re considering downsizing from your large family home in search of a more suitably sized option, new changes just announced in the Federal Budget could mean a generous boost to your superannuation.

Although the scheme for downsizers has already been in place since 2018, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced the minimum age will be lowered from 65 to 60 meaning more retirees can access the benefit.

The changes will allow those aged 60 and over to contribute up to $300,000 to their superannuation when they sell the family home. The figure doubles for couples – up to $600,000.

In place from 1 July 2022, the change will make it easier for Australians to prepare for retirement and to be more secure once in retirement.

For retirees interested in accessing the superannuation boost before 1 July 2022, the scheme is still available now for those aged over 65.

With no compromise on superior quality, Samford Grove sets a new standard of luxury retirement living. Our apartments and homes offer everything the modern downsizer needs.

At Samford Grove, choose between established homes, brand-new villas, townhomes or apartments – there’s something to suit every lifestyle.

 

To find out how you can downsize to Samford Grove, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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Welcome to The Grove Café

There’s nothing quite like a freshly barista-brewed coffee to perk up your day.

It’s a bonus when it comes with a friendly smile, and even better when it’s just a few steps away from your front door.

Welcome to The Grove Café.

Alongside a showcase of resort-style facilities including a cinema, bar and lounge, lap pool, gym, large library and hair salon, it’s the latest, tastiest addition to Samford Grove’s luxurious new community and wellness hub, The Homestead.

 

The Grove showcases a wide selection of mouth-watering sweet and savoury treats.

 

Complete with a tantalising assortment of mouth-watering sweet and savoury treats, The Grove has already earned the tick of approval from its first customers, with many now confirmed regulars.

 

Cheerful and colourful, The Grove Cafe is already a hub of daily life at Samford Grove.

 

It promises to become a hub of daily life here, and with good reason. As these photos show, there’s plenty on offer to tempt all tastebuds – chocoholics included.

Tea is available as well as coffee, and snacks range from the delightfully indulgent to cakes and gluten-free options. Who couldn’t resist a fresh, sticky date slice or a helping of carrot cake or banana bread for a mid-morning treat?

Visitors are welcome to sit and soak up the ambience at The Grove too, making this an ideal spot to bring family and friends.

The Grove is open from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

The Homestead, which opened late last year, sets a new benchmark for retirement facilities in the north-west Brisbane region.

It also incorporates 12 stunning apartments on the top level and is the latest component of a major multi-million dollar expansion at Samford Grove.

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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$25,000 bonus to begin your next exciting phase of life

Could there be a better Christmas present than this? In the lead-up to the festive season, our exclusive Retiree Home Bonus can save you $25,000 on a brand new villa or apartment at Samford Grove.

This offer means that brand new apartments are now selling from $365,000 – representing excellent value in one of the most stunning locations in all of greater Brisbane.

With our compliments of the season, there has never been a better time to consider the next exciting new phase of your life.

Not only is it an incredible opportunity to make an enormous saving, new residents can also take full advantage of the wonderful array of resort-style amenities at our just completed luxury community hub known as The Homestead.

Indoor Pool_Samford Grove Homestead

The resort-style centre provides residents with everything from a cinema to a lounge and bar, café, hair salon, library, lap pool and gymnasium, as well as 12 stunning new apartments on the top level.

The latest component of a multi-million dollar expansion at Samford Grove has already been hugely popular with more than 50 per cent of the first stage sold out.

Our ready-to-move into apartments offer a choice of one or two-bedroom layouts with modern open-plan living spaces opening on to expansive balconies showcasing the region’s wonderful countryside views.

The Homestead is the perfect place to entertain and catch up with family and friends at any time let alone the holiday season.

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We also have a range of deluxe independent living villas close by, with two-bedroom options priced from $555,000.

The only dilemma will be deciding what to do with the savings – such as tucking a few extra goodies into this year’s Christmas stockings.

At Samford Grove, it’s all about choice and living life your way.

Our Retiree Home Bonus is available for a limited time only so call us now on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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We’re partnering with Five Good Friends

Samford Grove is partnering with Five Good Friends – one of Australia’s leading home care providers – to support our residents with the best available tailored assistance.

Why Five Good Friends?

Five Good Friends offers you control over your home care, together with empowering technology, more hours of care and exceptional service.

Friendship is also at the heart of their philosophy.

It’s reflected in their name and they believe is has the power to transform the way people are cared for.

In essence, friendship is one of the keys to living a longer, happier and healthier life.

Quite simply, their vision aligns with our values at Samford Grove, which offers an easy-going, highly connected and flourishing retirement among friends old and new.

Five Good Friends will provide a broad suite of services to allow our residents to continue living meaningful and independent lives.

They pride themselves on exceptional service. Whatever your needs they can provide a solution, from help with household chores to nursing care.

Matching you with the best people to assist and care for you is at the core of everything they do.

Not only do they verify the skills, training and references of the people they send to you, but they also look for people who are committed to forming a genuine connection with you.

The list of services is extensive. Five Good Friends can provide wide-ranging personal care, including dressing, bathing, and managing your daily medication.

They can also help you maintain your home including washing and ironing, cleaning the carpet and changing the sheets.

They have a nursing team that is available short term if you are recovering from a hospital stay, or longer term to treat ongoing conditions.

They can provide helpers to assist you reach your fitness goals and even accompany you on walks in the local community or care for your pets, including dog walking and grooming.

Help with administrative tasks such as signing documents, paying bills and using technology, is also offered.

Importantly, Five Good Friends offers the latest technology to empower you and give you more control.

With the assistance of an app, your Five Good Friends schedule is at your fingertips. You’ll know when helpers are scheduled to visit, when they have arrived, and you can track your expenditure for peace of mind.

 

To discover more about Five Good Friends, click here.

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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Travel in style at Samford Grove

Residents at Samford Grove are now travelling in style to essential services with a new village minibus, which will also be used for fun day trips in the future!

The new minibus is not only practical but a stylish Mercedes-Benz Sprinter that provides the ultimate in passenger comfort the very latest safety technology.

It has increased the choices for residents who might otherwise utilise public transport and now conducts regular trips to the Samford township and locations further afield, such as Brookside Shopping Centre at Mitchelton.

Samford Grove Village Manager

Samford Grove Village Manager Cherie Montgomery says the bus has been an instant hit with residents since its delivery a few weeks ago.

“Our residents are very proud of their brand-new minibus with many utilising it to grab groceries or have a cup of coffee before heading home,” she said.

“It’s increased the transport options for many of our regular bus users and those that prefer not to drive anymore.”

There are plans in the future to increase the number of minibus drop off points to include more essential services destinations.  There are also recreational day trips planned as Samford Grove continues to expand.

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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Welcome home to Samford Grove!

We recently welcomed groups of local retirees to celebrate the opening of our new resident clubhouse, the Homestead, and newly completed homes and apartments at our Samford Grove on show events!

Held over two days, guests were invited to join the Samford Grove team for an exclusive first look at the high-anticipated community expansion.

Included in the new Homestead is an indoor pool, private cinema, lounge and bar, café, hair salon, library, gym and more!

Creating a range of new entertainment and leisure options for residents, the Homestead has been designed to be accessible for all ages and is available for residents to enjoy with visitors such as family and friends.

The Samford Grove expansion also includes a range of new on-ground homes, connected by new landscaped outdoor spaces and a community garden, and modern apartments located above the new Homestead.

Guests were accompanied by Samford Grove staff for a tour of the new homes and apartments and enjoyed a presentation by Reside Communities CEO, Glen Brown, on the amazing new health and wellbeing services that will be available for residents at the Homestead.

If you missed out on attending but would like to book a private tour, contact us on (07) 3289 3372 or complete this contact form.

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Lifestyle taken to new level

The Homestead is a true resort-style centre providing residents with everything from a cinema, lounge and bar to a lap pool and gym.

It also incorporates a cafe, a hair salon, and a large library with an open fireplace on the ground level and 12 stunning new apartments on the top level.

The Homestead is part of a major multi-million dollar expansion at Samford Grove. Much anticipated by residents, it is just one of the ways Reside Communities is delivering on their expectations.

Reside_samford Grove Cinema

With an abundance of spaces to entertain family and friends and a choice of health and fitness options, residents have everything they need for a connected lifestyle.

Samford Grove is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong sense of community spirit and a calendar of regular social events and activities.

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The Homestead will add to this by creating a new community heart for both current and future residents to enjoy.   As Samford Grove’s crowning glory, it showcases our firm commitment to meeting the many needs of today’s retirees.

Reside_samford grove homestead pool

Samford Grove’s new architecturally-designed apartments meanwhile offer a choice of one or two-bedroom layouts with open plan living spaces seamlessly transitioning to balconies with sweeping countryside vistas.

Along with the new apartments, the village is adding to its range of deluxe independent living homes in a lush green setting just a few metres walk from The Homestead.

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in this contact form.

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Living in Samford a dream come true

Allan and Vicki Svensen have just notched up 17 years at Samford Grove – and after all this time, they’re still “living the dream’’.

The couple, both friendly and vibrant personalities, are popular members of the community.

Vicki, who helps many of her neighbours with tasks including grocery shopping and attending medical appointments, is known in many ways as the community’s resident “go to” person.

It’s perhaps only fitting that she’s an integral part of Samford Grove’s social committee.

“I worked in a pharmacy for 35 years and I was used to working with older people,” she said. “That’s just me – I like helping people.”

The pair, who owned a house at Keperra before they retired, had long harboured a dream to move to Samford.

“Allan worked for Telstra for many years on new housing estates in this area and he just adored it,” said Vicki.

Coincidentally, he designed all the cabling that runs through Samford Grove Retirement Village, completed just before his retirement.

“I just love it at Samford,” said Allan. “I wanted to buy a five-acre place at Highvale, which is just near here, in 1976.

“I saw it in my travels and it was a good price for the time.

“While we didn’t end up buying on that occasion, we did eventually get here – 30 years later!”

Vicki said they inspected seven villages between Samford and Redcliffe before they made the move to Samford Grove.

“In the end, we kept coming back to this one. We used to get lovely breezes at our home in Keperra, and that was one of the stipulations I had for moving into a new place.

“We got to Samford, and the breezes were just brilliant.”

The couple were among Samford Grove’s first wave of residents and now find it hard to imagine living anywhere else.

Both keen gardeners, they have a particular interest in growing azaleas.

With 30 pots of azaleas to tend to, it’s more than just a casual hobby – and Allan is able to reel off the name of each cultivar – ranging from whites through to pinks and blood red blooms – all arranged in order on proud display in their back yard.

To find out how you too could call Samford Grove home, call us on 07 3289 3372 or fill in our contact form.

Residents Allan and Vicki Svensen tending to azaleas

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