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This stylish and spacious two-bedroom home has it all.
A guest bedroom complete with a built-in robe and beautiful street views greets you as you enter.
The open plan living, dining and kitchen zone is complemented by big windows and glass sliding doors to the central alfresco, flooding the space with natural light. Special features such as a window seat and a spacious walk-through pantry that flows into the laundry, make this space fantastically functional.
The large master bedroom sits peacefully at the rear of the home, complemented by a generous walk-in robe and opulent ensuite with a double vanity.
However you choose to spend your time in the Lyell, you'll love every moment.
| Number of Dwellings | 256 |
|---|---|
| Type of Dwellings |
Low-Rise Development |
| Year Established | 2023 |
| Minimum Dwelling Price | $590,000.00 |
Get ready to relive the summer holidays every day at Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island. Just 350 metres down the road, you’ll find Cowes Beach, inviting you to slow down and enjoy more me-time. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a hot coffee on a cold morning, walking along the beach. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Last updated: June 2026
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team
Lifestyle Communities operates over-50s land lease communities across Victoria, offering affordable home ownership, site fees and lifestyle amenities in managed communities. We will cover Lifestyle Communities locations, land lease living, costs, amenities and key considerations, helping you compare Lifestyle Communities on villages.com.au and decide whether land lease living suits your retirement plans.
Lifestyle Communities creates affordable communities designed for over-50s homeowners seeking a more active and connected way of living.
The villages.com.au operator page describes Lifestyle Communities as focused on honesty, transparency, trust, respect, mateship, security and vibrant community living.
Lifestyle Communities should be described as an over-50s land lease community operator, not as a residential aged care provider.
Lifestyle Communities listings on villages.com.au are concentrated in Victoria, including Melbourne growth areas, regional centres and coastal lifestyle locations.
Region | Example Locations | Living Options |
Melbourne metro and growth areas | Cranbourne East, Tarneit, Wollert, Chelsea Heights, Officer, Clyde North | Over-50s land lease villas and homes |
Regional / coastal Victoria | Warragul, Hastings, Shepparton, Cowes, Phillip Island, Bellarine, Geelong, Ocean Grove | Land lease communities and lifestyle homes |
Availability, home prices and amenities vary by community, so it’s best to should check individual villages.com.au listings before enquiring.
Lifestyle Communities primarily 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 in a managed community | Core Lifestyle Communities model |
Villas and houses | Downsizers wanting lower-maintenance living with shared facilities | Common in villages.com.au listings |
Over-55s developments | People wanting active lifestyle living and community connection | Listed across many Lifestyle Communities properties |
Lifestyle Communities is not a residential aged care provider; its focus is independent land lease lifestyle living.
Costs depend on the home, location, site agreement, site fees and current availability.
Villages.com.au listings show a range of Lifestyle Communities prices, including homes in Cranbourne East, Warragul, Hastings, Tarneit, Shepparton, Wollert and Phillip Island.
Cost Type | What It Means | What to Check |
Home purchase price | The upfront cost to buy the home | Current listing price, bedrooms and inclusions |
Site fees | Regular payments for leasing the land/site | Amount, inclusions and future increases |
Utilities and personal costs | Power, water, internet, insurance and household costs | Which costs are separate from site fees |
Exit and resale terms | Rules when selling or leaving | Resale process, capital gains and contract conditions |
Buyers should confirm site fees, resale rules and any exit or administration costs before signing, and seek independent legal and financial advice.
Lifestyle Communities are designed around activity, security, mateship and community connection.
Villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident committees, front gate or lobby monitors, village buses, boat or caravan storage, high-speed broadband, walkable access to shops or transport, bars, vegetable gardens and pay TV in selected communities.
Over-50s land lease lifestyle communities
Victorian metro, regional and coastal locations
Village buses and storage in many communities
Resident committees and security features
High-speed broadband in listed communities
Social, active and lower-maintenance living
View all villages and aged care facilities of Lifestyle Communities
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site manager, Residents committee, CCTV security, Walk to shops, Village bus, Vegetable gardens, Community TV, Storage for boat / caravans, High-speed broadband, Walk to transport
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site manager, Residents committee, Resident front gate / lobby monitor, Bar (unlicensed), Walk to shops, Village bus, Community TV, Storage for boat / caravans, High-speed broadband, Walk to transport
Over 55s Development, Retirement Village, On-site manager, Residents committee, Resident front gate / lobby monitor, Bar (unlicensed), Walk to shops, Village bus, Community TV, Storage for boat / caravans, High-speed broadband, Walk to transport
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