Retirees on course for their best lives as Somerset Indooroopilly opens
Media release: Monday, 21 March 2022
Queensland’s most luxurious retirement living community has opened within Brisbane’s Indooroopilly Golf Course.
The first residents are settling into stage one’s 80 spacious apartments and penthouses overlooking the historic golf course and lake.
The independent-living community, developed and operated by Brisbane-based Aura Holdings, was named after the homestead, Somerset, built on the original site by district pioneer Henry Thomas in 1900.
Aura Holdings’ director Mark Taylor said the retirement village had successfully passed the recent Brisbane flood test. “Somerset was constructed on a high point above previous flood levels and the dam wall was raised one metre. We are pleased that residents and the village remained high and dry during February’s flooding and things worked out as expected,’’ he said.
Residents share state-of-the-art community facilities including an indoor pool and spa, gymnasium, yoga studio, wine room, library, private dining room, café, outdoor barbecue areas, with consultation suites for allied health professionals.
Retirees Elsie and Harold Neal were amongst the first residents to move into Somerset.
“From that first day I have absolutely loved everything about it,’’ Elsie said. “We have always lived in the area and wanted to stay in our home patch.
“We knew Somerset was the one for us despite never having lived in an apartment before and downsizing from a large four-bedroom family home. It’s so lovely overlooking the trees and the course. Such a nice community of residents has already developed here.’’
Construction on Somerset’s final stage is due to begin this year, providing another 88 apartments and penthouses with stunning views across the parkland course. Prices range from $750,000 to $1.6 million, with prices on application for the penthouses.
Each of the two stages are set across four low-rise buildings.
Somerset has been built by Woollam Constructions and designed by Cox Architecture.
“Somerset has been one of the western suburbs’ most anticipated developments and provides something very special for retirees. Many of our residents are downsizing from their family homes in the area and they don’t want to move away but wish to live in a safe and supportive community without any home maintenance,’’ Mr Taylor said.
“The community is set in the 130ha tranquil space of one of Brisbane’s most prestigious golf courses so close to the city for retirees who wish to live independently with support on hand if needed.’’
Fully-furnished display apartments are available for viewing by appointment only by calling 3720 9729 or emailing live@somersetindooroopilly.com.au.
Limited apartments are still available in stage one while stage two apartments are selling off-the-plan.
For more information or an interview opportunity, please contact Aura Holdings media on info@auraholdings.com.au / phone 07 3397 2930