Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate, nestled in the heart of the region, is more than just an ideal place for over-50s to downsize – it’s a thriving community where neighbours become best friends.
Created by leading lifestyle provider Lincoln Place, Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate, located in Neath, is a vibrant hub in NSW’s wine region, offering modern, low-maintenance homes in a welcoming community that fosters strong social bonds.
For residents Debbie Hayes and Kylie Bye, this community spirit has been life-changing. Debbie, who relocated 460km south from Grafton, and Kylie, from nearby Maitland, met when they arrived at the community to sign the paperwork for their new homes, which placed them living directly opposite each other.
“We began chatting that day and we clicked,” Debbie recalls. “Now, we’re inseparable. We share so much in common and laugh together all the time. Kylie really is the best neighbour I could have asked for.”
Kylie and Debbie’s friendship reflects the vibrant and social lifestyle residents enjoy at Lincoln Place communities.
Kylie agrees, saying the friendship has filled a void. “I lost my mum earlier this year, and Deb stepped in like family. Her support and company mean the world to me. And if Deb needs any help around her house, my husband is there to assist.’’
From their regular shopping trips to evenings spent around the community firepit, Kylie and Debbie’s friendship reflects the vibrant and social lifestyle residents enjoy across the estate.
“We often find ourselves standing out in the middle of the road outside our houses having a chat, and before long, other neighbours stop, and suddenly we’ve got a little street gathering happening,” Kylie says.
Debbie adds with a laugh, “Someone joked the other day that an overpass should be built in our street so cars could get around us!”
Debbie, who downsized from a 10ha property, says, “Moving here was the best decision I’ve ever made. I decided it was time for me. I arrived on my own, but I’ve found the most supportive community I could ask for.”
Kylie and her husband searched up and down the NSW coast for a home in their price range. “We discovered Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate and now own our brand-new home outright, complete with a fully fenced yard where our two small dogs can roam freely,’’ she said.
Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate is a land lease community, offering affordable, secure and low-maintenance living for over-50s. Residents enjoy a range of facilities, including the new community centre with lounge areas, games room, outdoor dining areas, an upgraded pool, gym, pickleball court, and bowling green.
Only an hour from Newcastle, the lifestyle estate is surrounded by world-class wineries, boutique towns and national parks. Under the land lease model, residents retain full ownership of their home and any capital gains while leasing the land. There’s no stamp duty, no exit fees, no body corporate fees, and no council rates. The only ongoing cost is a weekly site rental fee for the land that also covers the maintenance of the community and the extensive lifestyle amenities.
Lincoln Place Community Portfolio Manager Simone Davis said Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate embodies the best of modern downsizer living.
“Here, people don’t just buy a home, they join a community. It’s about affordable homes, quality facilities, and the chance to create the kind of meaningful friendships that Debbie and Kylie share,” she said.
The final stage of 45 homes is under construction, offering the last opportunity to buy a new home in the sought-after lifestyle estate. Two-bedroom homes from $395,000 can be secured on a $1,500 refundable deposit.
About Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate
Don’t miss your chance to make your move to Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate. Nestled in Neath, a charming town in the Hunter Valley, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle beyond compare with no entry fees, exit fees or deferred management fees. Just easy country living with everything you need close by.
You’ll love living in a modern, low-maintenance home that’s safe, secure, and pet-friendly. No more worrying about yard work, just a life of ease with more time for life’s simple pleasures.
Discover our brand-new community precinct, packed with feel-good facilities including a garden, games room, bowls green, and outdoor dining spaces.
Whether it’s a morning hit of pickleball, a BBQ lunch with friends, or a roll on the bowls green, this space brings residents together for fun, fitness and friendship.
Only an hour from Newcastle and just two hours from Sydney, you’ll be perfectly placed for just about anything – from discovering world-class wineries and national parks, to exploring the city and further afield.
About Lincoln Place
Lincoln Place is one of Australia’s lifestyle community providers, crafting spaces where over 50s can live life well and thrive. We create vibrant, connected masterplanned neighbourhoods under the land lease model, allowing our residents to downsize without compromise and free up capital to focus on lifestyle. More than 3,000 people live in Lincoln Lifestyle communities with a national portfolio of communities in urban and regional growth centres along Australia’s east coast.