Big news - Kithbrooke Park Country Club is now officially listed on realestate.com.au!
If you’re interested in exploring your options for a lifestyle upgrade, you can find all the details for current Kithbrooke Park listings there, as well as in the Villas For Sale section here on our website.
As we age, our needs and priorities evolve, and the idea of right-sizing to a vibrant, supportive community becomes increasingly attractive. Kithbrooke Park Country Club, located on Victoria's picturesque Surf Coast, is designed to bring together comfort, convenience, and community, making it an ideal place for those over 55 looking to enjoy life to the fullest. Let’s explore why downsizing to a lifestyle resort can be a positive, liberating choice.
Breaking Down the Myths
There are often misconceptions about retirement communities, such as the belief that they limit independence or social opportunities. In reality, lifestyle resort communities like Kithbrooke Park are all about enhancing freedom, fostering friendships, and providing peace of mind. From the open, transparent processes we use to handle contracts and fees, to the range of activities and amenities we provide, our goal is to ensure that residents know exactly what to expect. This isn’t about losing control; it’s about gaining a fulfilling new chapter of life.
Maintenance-Free Living
Enjoy a lock-and-leave lifestyle without the hassle of home upkeep, lawn care, or property management. Our professional team takes care of the chores, allowing you to focus on what matters most—whether it’s travel, hobbies, or quality time with friends and family.
Strong Sense of Community
Kithbrooke Park offers endless opportunities for social engagement and friendship. Residents are surrounded by like-minded neighbours who share similar interests and life experiences, making it easy to forge meaningful connections. From group activities to spontaneous catch-ups, a supportive community is at your doorstep.
Health and Wellness Facilities
With amenities such as a heated pool, gym, walking trails, and wellness programs, residents can easily prioritize their health. Our resort emphasizes active, healthy living, providing everything you need to stay physically and mentally fit.
Transparent, Stress-Free Process
At Kithbrooke Park, we believe in transparency. Our dedicated team is here to answer any questions, providing all the information you need upfront to make an informed decision—no surprises or hidden fees, just an honest approach to help you feel confident and secure in your choice.
Downsizing to Kithbrooke Park Country Club is not just a move; it’s an upgrade to a lifestyle where you can thrive. Embrace a new chapter in a community that values your independence, wellness, and peace of mind.
Life at Kithbrooke Park Country Club offers you a unique chance to embrace a relaxed, resort-style lifestyle. With beautiful boutique homes and a vibrant, friendly community, it’s easy to stay active, social, and engaged. Here’s what makes Kithbrooke Park ideal for the next exciting chapter of your life:
Kithbrooke Park Country Club is ready to welcome you into one of our spacious modern villas.
A gated community for over 55s, with dedicated maintenance staff and 24/7 security.
The homes are purpose-built, ensuring suitability for all, with modern amenities and appliances. Garden spaces out the front are maintained for you, while the ample backyards have plenty of space for gardening or just entertaining. Spare rooms leave space for family to visit, and ensuites in the main bedrooms ensure privacy.
Dedicated maintenance teams to beautify and manage the extensive grounds
Weekly clubs, classes, and social events run by and for residents
8 Hydrotherapy pools with weekly Hydrotherapy classes
Access to onsite Physio and Hairdressing each week
Social Clubhouse space and restaurant
Thriving social community
Weekly bus trips to Torquay, Waurn Ponds, and Pakington Street Geelong
Ready for a Sea Change? Call Kelly on 0418 182 883 to book a viewing for your new villa.
Here at Kithbrooke we absolutely love our Lawn Bowls!
With 8 Championship bowling rinks, there’s space for everyone, regardless of skill level.
The origin of this great sport is all the way back in Ancient Egypt, and swept its way through England from the 13th century with rises and falls in popularity. Settlers from Europe brought the game over to Australia, with the first green laid on the beach alongside The Sandy Hotel in Tasmania in 1844. (Though the first recorded game wasn’t until 1845!) The first bowls club in Australia was also established here, though it was disbanded in 1853.
The oldest bowls club in Australia is the Melbourne Bowls Club, founded in 1864 and still going strong. Closer to home, Torquay Bowls Club is one of the strongest clubs in Victoria, with 600 odd members, and a ‘Lighthouse Club’ acknowledgement.
With such a rich history of the sport so locally, it’s no wonder we love it at Kithbrooke! We play twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, and all are welcome. Join us, and see what the fuss is all about.
Join us at Kithbrooke Park Country Club.
Resort style living for over 55s. Modern purpose built homes within a secure, gated community provide ample space for every style of living, and offer peace of mind for your golden years.
Dedicated maintenance and gardening teams to keep the grounds beautiful and safe
Regular and ongoing clubs and classes, run by and for residents
Onsite physiotherapy and hydrotherapy weekly
Clubhouse restaurant and social space
A thriving social community
Weekly bus trips to Torquay, Waurn Ponds, and Pakington Street
Ready? Call Kelly on 0418 182 883 to book a viewing for your new villa.
Markets! There are so many wonderful markets around the Surf Coast and Geelong, even as the winter months loom on the horizon. Here’s a roundup of all the markets for the next few months and what they have to offer!
Torquay Farmers Market
This popular weekly market celebrates fresh local foods and artisan produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, artisan cheeses and breads, fresh fish, salami, olive oil, jams, honey, preserves and nuts, as well as delicious treats, locally roasted coffee and much more!
Every Saturday 8.30am - 1pm: 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
Aireys Inlet Market
Goodness oozes from every corner of this much-loved community market, where local producers, artists and creators showcase their products and produce. With up to 60 stallholders, this market is a lovely opportunity to browse, connect with stallholders and take home an authentic, homegrown, handmade, recycled or vintage product from our local makers and growers.
14 April, 5 May, 9 June, 14 July, 9am - 1pm: Aireys Inlet Community Hall , 6 Great Ocean Road
Winchelsea Community Market
Located at the historic Winchelsea Shire Hall, the market has both indoor and outdoor stalls, a food court and beautiful local produce. You can buy directly from producers, processors and local artisans who sell their goods direct to the public near the source of their origin.
The first Sunday of each month 9am-1pm: Winchelsea Shire Hall
Belmont Market
Geelong's biggest garage sale and Victoria's most affordable community market! Packed full of car boot stalls and local makers.
Every Sunday, 8.30am - 3pm: Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Geelong Ethical Market
Living a life that has less impact on our planet and all species is becoming more important, as we face our climate emergency, it only makes sense to support ethical, cruelty free and vegan businesses.
Our ethical living fair will showcase alternatives to a lot of non ethical products and you will discover, living an ethical lifestyle is easier than you think. With over 30 stalls, food trucks and live music, it's a great way to spend a day.
Fourth Saturday of every month, 10am - 2pm: Barwon Valley Activity Center, Belmont Common
Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers Market
Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market takes place on the lawns of Steampacket Gardens. The market has become a popular tourist destination and favorite of locals who flock to the market for and often enjoy one of the other events happening on the waterfront or enjoying a coffee or a people watch at one of the many cafes stretching Western Beach Road.
First Sunday of the Month, 10:00am to 2:00pm (to 3:00pm over spring/summer): Steampacket Gardens Geelong
Portarlington Sunday Market
A vibrant, volunteer run, community market offering a range of products and a fun day out!
Last Sunday of Month, 9:00am to 2:00pm: WG Little Reserve, Newcombe St, Portarlington
Queenscliff Community Market
Quality artisan & craft Market. Plant stalls, food vans, produce. Free entry & live entertainment.
Last Sunday of Month, 9:00am to 2:00pm Sept to May: Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff
Whatever your flavour of market, there’s surely something to please! Check these links for the most up to date information for the markets:
https://surfcoastevents.com.au/event/markets/
https://intown.com.au/locals/geelong/attractions/markets.htm
The villas at Kithbrooke are perfect for those who prefer to get their hands dirty, with ample space for plants both inside and out the rear.
The sun flooded villas provide perfect homes for all indoor plants, from the ever popular leafy monstera, to tricky orchids, and everything beyond and between. Even for the most confident gardener, indoor and potted plants bring their own sets of challenges, often having different care needs to ground plants.
Here are five tips for keeping indoor and potted plants lush and vibrant all year round:
1 - Water and Fertilise! It sounds obvious, of course, but every plant has their own watering requirements. Flowering plants are generally more thirsty, and cacti and succulents require less water. Overwatering is more harmful to the plant than underwatering, and avoiding splashing the leaves will help prevent spots. Indoor plants don’t usually need fertilizer, and a little bit goes a long way. Coffee grounds and crushed egg shells make great cheap fertilizer, and can be a great way to combat food waste.
2 - Prune and propagate! Trimming and pruning plants encourages new growth and ensures the nutrients are going where they’re needed. Some plants reproduce rapidly, with offshoots and roots forming in the pot or at the end of stems. This can also make great gifts, with a small offshoot in a pot ready to go and grow in someone else’s home!
3 - Repot! When they outgrow their space, rehome them into a larger pot. Alternatively, if you see the roots circling around the inside of the pot, they can be trimmed down periodically to avoid suffocating the roots.
4 - Dust! Dusting off a plant may seem silly, but if the dust collects on the leaves, it can trap bacteria and moisture and encourage disease growth and spots. Gently wiping them with a cloth or giving them a small shower will keep the leaves clean and the plant happy.
5 - Control for Pests and Watch for Diseases! Due to the unique nature of houseplants, there are some pests that choose them over others, as well as some diseases that are more common in indoor plants. Keeping on top of pest control can help keep your plants healthy, and keeping them clean and appropriately watered will keep them green.
Happy growing!
