{"id":9399,"date":"2026-01-11T09:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/life-begins-at-60-enjoying-more-of-what-matters-at-kingsford-terrace-corinda\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T20:52:23","slug":"changing-clubs-not-leaving-the-course-rethinking-home-at-the-evelyn-in-mt-ommaney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/changing-clubs-not-leaving-the-course-rethinking-home-at-the-evelyn-in-mt-ommaney\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing Clubs, Not Leaving the Course: Rethinking Home at The Evelyn in Mt Ommaney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In golf, the course stays the same, but the way you play it changes. Distance, terrain and timing all call for different choices as the round unfolds. That idea sits neatly behind The Evelyn<\/a>, a new retirement community taking shape beside the McLeod Country Golf Club in Mt Ommaney, at a time when many Australians are quietly rethinking what home should look like later in life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Rightsizing, Not Downsizing: Finding More Life in Just the Right Space at Somerset Indooroopilly<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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Across the country, that rethink is already underway. National research<\/a> shows that 26 per cent of people over 55 have already moved into housing better suited to how they live today, while another 29 per cent are actively considering it. Data<\/a> also shows that one in five Australians over 65 requires help with property maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the Family Home Stops Fitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Against this backdrop, downsizing has steadily become something closer to recalibration. Ease of living, reduced upkeep and flexibility now rank ahead of financial pressure as reasons older Australians consider a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like changing clubs mid-round, it is less about starting again and more about adjusting approach. People are not necessarily seeking smaller lives, but homes that allow them to stay active and connected, without the physical and mental load that can come with maintaining a large family property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evelyn and a Different Way of Living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Set within a golf course environment, The Evelyn<\/a> reflects that shift in practical ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents live independently in private apartments and townhouses, while maintenance across homes and shared spaces is handled within the village. An on-site Village Manager and a 24-hour response system provide support when needed, without intruding on daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shared facilities are designed to be used naturally rather than formally programmed. Residents can join activities, socialise casually or simply keep their own rhythm. Like a clubhouse, the spaces are there to support connection without obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The development comprises 126 residences, including apartments and townhouses, delivered in stages.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Designed by Marchese Partners | Life 3A, the community includes landscaped outdoor areas, a pool, gym, library, wine room and billiards room, all set within the grounds of the golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shared facilities and communal areas are designed to be used naturally rather than programmed heavily. They offer a place to gather, linger or pass through, depending on the day. Connection is available, not compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n