It’s not just the residents who are thriving at Officer Lifestyle Estate – their four-legged companions are also lapping up the lifestyle at the popular over-50s community by Lincoln Place.
There’s plenty of wagging tails in the vibrant community that embraces pet-friendly living in Melbourne’s south-east.
Resident Jan Graefe said finding a home where her beloved pooch, Dougie, would be welcome was a major reason why she chose Officer Lifestyle Estate. “I moved in a year ago and now Dougie has just as many friends here as I do. We even have puppy play dates,’’ she said.
“There are so many dog lovers here, even the residents who don’t own a pet,’’ Jan said. “It’s easy to meet people as everyone stops to say hello to you and your dog.
“I love everything about my new home. It’s the perfect size for me and has a fenced yard for Dougie.’’
Jan has formed a close bond with her neighbour Chantal Mayer, also a dog lover. “Chantal and her dog Coco moved in a week after me and we’ve become great friends and so have our dogs,’’ Jan said.
Chantal says the warm welcome Coco received was also a deciding factor in her move to Officer Lifestyle Estate.
“I’ve owned dogs all my life and being able to have Coco with me was so important. She is my best friend,’’ she said.
The residents’ love of dogs extends beyond the community gates with recent fundraising efforts raising $900 for the Cranbourne Lost Dogs Home and filling the lifestyle estate’s mini-bus with donated food, toys and other essential pet items.
“As part of the fundraising, we held a dog show, everyone got involved even the non-dog owners,’’ Jan said. “Dougie won the best in show prize, probably because he kissed the judge, and Coco won best dressed.”
Community Manager Elle Brown said Lincoln Place understood the importance of including pets in residents’ downsizing plans.
“At Officer Lifestyle Estate, pets aren’t just welcome; they’re an integral part of what makes our community truly feel like home. The community’s detached homes with individual backyards create a comfortable space for pet ownership,’’ she said.
All pets are subject to an approval process to ensure the tranquil nature of the community is maintained.
Officer Lifestyle Estate operates under a land lease model, providing downsizers with full ownership of their home while leasing the land. Owners keep any capital gains, without paying stamp duty, body corporate fees, or council rates. A weekly site rental fee covers community maintenance and access to lifestyle amenities.
The final release of homes in this almost sold-out community are under construction with the first homes now move-in ready. This is the last chance to secure a new home in the vibrant and friendly estate.
Final homes now selling!
About Officer Lifestyle Estate
Discover a new way of living at Officer Lifestyle Estate, an exclusive over-50s community in Melbourne’s picturesque south-east. Enjoy all the comforts of a masterplanned neighbourhood with the convenience of city living close by.
Our simple land lease model makes it easy and affordable to own a brand-new, architecturally designed home. Stay active and connected with feel-good facilities including a gym, sauna, community bus and a lively social calendar run by residents.
With great neighbours, relaxed living and final homes now selling, there’s never been a better time to make your move to Officer.