Retirees Geoff and Jenny Rook have not once regretted their decision to move into Aveo’s Sunset Palms Retirement
Living community on the Sunshine Coast and now describe their downsizing decision as a ‘blessing’.
In June 2024, just six months after taking up residence in the Palmview community, Geoff received the devastating news that a condition affecting his vision had deteriorated rapidly and he was deemed legally blind.
“I now appreciate just how terrific our villa is with no steps and nothing at all in the design for me to trip on. I feel Aveo had our situation in mind when they designed this home,’’ Geoff said.
“Our situation would have been diabolical if my diagnosis had occurred while we were still living in our previous house. Now we are perfectly placed. I feel safe and receive wonderful support from staff, regular visits from Aveo’s Care at Home team and we are surrounded by caring neighbours.’’
Stage four at Sunset Palms is selling now, providing 22 thoughtfully designed villas with generous living spaces, contemporary finishes, quality appliances and seamless floor transitions.
Geoff and Jenny downsized from their nearby four-bedroom home to a new two-bedroom villa in the community with a multi-purpose room, double garage, outdoor entertaining area and a grassed garden.
“It’s so spacious that we were even able to comfortably entertain our whole family of 18 at Christmas,’’ Jenny said.
While Geoff can no longer read a book, he still enjoys attending Book Club and Men’s Group meetings at the community.
“I still can’t believe the timing of Geoff’s dramatic vision loss,’’ Jenny said.
“Not a day goes by when we don’t say how lucky we are to live here. It’s been a blessing.’’
Sunset Palms is a finalist for Best Community Development in the 2025 National Retirement Living Awards. Winners will be announced on June 19.
Sunset Palms Sales Manager Aimee King said construction on the stage four release had been fast-tracked to meet the demand from retirees seeking a lifestyle centrally located between the Sunshine Coast’s best beaches and the serene hinterland.
“Our modern, light-filled two and three-bedroom villas have been cleverly designed to cater to the changing needs of residents who wish to age in place and live independently for longer,’’ Aimee said.
“Aveo’s concept for Sunset Palms was to create a premium, boutique retirement community with a genuine ‘village’ of modern villas set in landscaped streetscapes with easy access to the resort-style facilities.
“Residents thrive in our vibrant and friendly community often after leaving behind large, high-maintenance homes.’’ Community facilities include a dining room and bar, library, arts and crafts room, gym, hair salon, bocce court, outdoor pool, barbecue area, communal vegetable gardens and a private shuttle bus. The Community Centre is the hub of all events in the busy social calendar.
Located in the heart of Palmview, Sunset Palms is a convenient 15-minute drive from Mooloolaba beach and 20 minutes from lush hinterland townships or the bustling shopping paradise of Sunshine Plaza.
Set within a private corner of the master-planned Harmony residential estate, it provides retirees with access to further lifestyle amenities including retail, restaurants and cafes, and a 60km network of pedestrian and cycle paths.
On completion, Sunset Palms will provide 135 villas. Located at 58 Harmony Boulevard, Palmview, stage four villas are priced from $565,000.
You are invited to attend an Open Home event on Saturday, May 24, 10am-12noon, to tour the community and display villas.
Call 13 28 36 or visit aveo.com.au to RSVP.
About Aveo
As Australia’s leading and most innovative retirement living provider Aveo owns and manages a diverse portfolio of communities. For over 30 years, Aveo has been dedicated to helping retired Australians be their best selves across every stage of their later life journey. Aveo is committed to delivering the best retirement living options, continually listening and learning about what our customers want so that we can provide and foster communities where you can truly live well.
