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| Number of Dwellings | 130 |
|---|---|
| Type of Dwellings |
Low-Rise Development |
| Year Established | 0 |
| Minimum Dwelling Price | $200,000.00 |
| Maximum Dwelling Price | $800,000.00 |
Pelican Shores Estate offers a rare absolute waterfront location in Leopold, right at the gateway to the stunning Bellarine Peninsula. Here, you’ll enjoy spectacular bay views and a peaceful, secure community, all while being close to everything you need.
Designed for over 50s, Pelican Shores Estate features modern, low-maintenance homes, a vibrant social calendar, and fantastic facilities—all within a friendly, welcoming environment. Whether you want to enjoy community activities or take advantage of the lock-up-and-leave lifestyle to travel, this is a place where you can truly relax and live on your own terms.
Pelican Shores Estate is ideally located:
✅ 3km from Leopold for everyday essentials
✅ 9km from Geelong for major shopping and services
✅ 1 hour from Melbourne, offering easy city access
With shops, medical facilities, and local attractions just minutes away, you’ll never have to travel far. Yet, thanks to the serene waterfront setting, you’ll feel a world away from the hustle and bustle.
Pelican Shores Estate offers more than a welcoming lifestyle - it’s a financially smart way to downsize. Here, you own your home and lease the land beneath it under a secure land lease model, giving you the freedom of homeownership without the extra costs. There’s no stamp duty, no council rates and no exit fees to worry about—just clear, predictable living costs and lasting peace of mind. And for eligible pensioners, Commonwealth Rent Assistance can make life even more affordable, helping your retirement savings go further.
Pelican Shores Estate is proudly operated by Hampshire Villages, an Australian-owned, family-run company with over 20 years of experience in managing land lease communities across the country. With a focus on quality, security, and community, you can feel confident that you’re making the right move.
Experience the best of waterfront living. Contact us today to learn more!
Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team
Hampshire Villages operates over-50s land lease communities across Australia, offering lifestyle-focused homes in coastal, regional and outer-metro locations. We explain Hampshire Villages locations, land lease living, costs, amenities and key considerations, helping you compare Hampshire communities on villages.com.au and decide whether land lease living suits your retirement plans.
Hampshire Villages is an Australian-owned family company that creates welcoming land lease communities for over-50s.
The operator says it has been guiding Australians through retirement living decisions for more than 20 years.
Hampshire Villages positions its communities around care, respect, connection, independence and a clear financial model designed to give residents confidence.
Hampshire should be described as an over-50s land lease and lifestyle community operator, not as a residential aged care provider.
Hampshire Villages communities listed on villages.com.au are spread across several Australian states, with a strong presence in New South Wales and additional communities in Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia.
The portfolio includes coastal, regional and outer-metro communities that may appeal to downsizers seeking community living without a traditional retirement village contract.
State | Example Locations | Living Options |
NSW | Lake Munmorah, Tuncurry, Windang, Coffs Harbour, Williamtown, Fern Bay, South Nowra, Pambula, Mudgee, Port Macquarie, Casino, Forster, Kincumber | Over-50s land lease homes, manufactured community park homes and villas |
QLD | Land lease and lifestyle communities | |
VIC | Over-50s land lease and lifestyle communities | |
WA | Land lease communities | |
SA | Over-50s land lease community |
Availability, home prices, dwelling numbers and amenities vary by community, so please check individual villages.com.au listings before enquiring.
Hampshire Villages mainly offers land lease communities for people aged over 50.
In a land lease community, residents generally own the home and lease the land or site it sits on, rather than buying the underlying land.
Living Option | Best For | Notes |
Land lease homes | Over-50s buyers wanting home ownership with leased land | Core Hampshire Villages model |
Lifestyle community homes | Downsizers wanting a low-maintenance home with shared facilities | Common across villages.com.au listings |
Manufactured community park homes | People comparing affordable over-50s community options | Terminology varies by state and listing |
Retirement-style villas or homes | Residents wanting independent living in a managed community | Some listings use retirement or villa labels alongside land lease |
Hampshire Villages communities are lifestyle and land lease communities; aged care or clinical care should not be assumed from the operator page.
The cost of living in a Hampshire Villages community depends on the home, location, site agreement, fees and current availability.
Villages.com.au listings show a wide range of asking prices across Hampshire communities, including homes marked as available, under contract, negotiable or contact agent.
Cost Type | What It Means | What to Check |
Home purchase price | The upfront cost to buy the home | Current listing price, home size and inclusions |
Site or weekly fees | Regular payments for leasing the land/site and community services | Amount, inclusions and future increases |
Utilities and personal costs | Power, water, internet, insurance or other household costs | Which costs are separate from site fees |
Exit and resale terms | Rules when selling or leaving the community | Resale process, capital gains and contract terms |
Because land lease contracts differ from traditional retirement village contracts, buyers should confirm site fees, resale conditions and any exit or administration costs before signing.
Independent legal and financial advice is recommended before committing to a land lease home or site agreement.
Hampshire Villages communities are designed for over-50s who want independence, community connection and a lower-maintenance lifestyle.
Villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident committees, resident front gate or lobby monitors, CCTV security, village buses, vegetable gardens, community TV, storage for boats or caravans, cafes, bars, hairdressers, beauty salons and walking access to shops or transport.
Over-50s community environment
Land lease homes in managed lifestyle communities
Coastal, regional and outer-metro locations
Community facilities and resident committees in selected villages
Storage, gardens, buses or security features in selected communities
Lower-maintenance living with social connection
Amenities differ by community, so you should compare the specific Hampshire listing rather than assuming every location has the same facilities.
Pros | Considerations |
Australian-owned family company with 20+ years of experience | Land lease contracts should be reviewed carefully |
Over-50s lifestyle and land lease focus | Not a residential aged care provider |
Communities across multiple states | Availability and prices vary significantly by location |
Strong NSW footprint plus QLD, VIC, WA and SA listings | Some listings may be under contract or contact-agent only |
Lifestyle amenities and managed community settings | Site fees and resale terms need to be understood before purchase |
Hampshire Villages may be suitable if you:
Are aged over 50 and want a lifestyle community
Prefer land lease living rather than a traditional retirement village contract
Want to own your home while leasing the land or site
Are comparing communities in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA or SA
Want community amenities, independence and lower-maintenance living
Hampshire Villages may be less suitable if you:
Need residential aged care or clinical support
Want to own both the home and the land
Prefer a traditional retirement village contract
Do not want ongoing site or land lease fees
To compare Hampshire Villages communities, browse Hampshire Villages listings on villages.com.au and open the community pages that match your preferred location.
Check current availability, home price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, site fees, community amenities, storage options, transport access and enquiry options. You can also contact Hampshire Villages directly to ask about tours, contracts and current homes for sale.
View all villages and aged care facilities of Hampshire Villages
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