They’ve known each other for 45 years and lived within five blocks of each other their whole lives.
Now, Beverley and Margaret live just five houses apart at Palm Lake Resort in Truganina.
“Our lives have always been intertwined,” Beverley says, “so it wasn’t a real surprise to find that Margaret was thinking along the same lines as me; that is, downsizing and moving into a lifestyle resort.
“Palm Lake Resort was our first stop on a weekend when we chose to visit five different places. From our first tour of the village, we both felt it had a genuinely friendly vibe. We could easily see ourselves living there, even though it meant Margaret moving from the only home she’s ever known.”
The pair put down their deposits on the same day, on homes yet to be constructed.
They wanted to be part of the process of seeing their homes being built from the ground up, watching as their dreams became a reality.
“Six months after construction started, we both moved in – on the same day! It was great because we could help each other with the move and be each other’s support,” Beverley said.
Both women describe themselves as independent people who share similar interests.
They do lots of things together.
“Palm Lake Resort provides for us an affordable, luxury lifestyle designed for active adults like us. It has the security of gated entry, which we value. And the facilities are pitch-perfect for us: indoor heated pool and spa, an air-conditioned cinema, undercover bowling green and nine-hole mini-golf course.
Guided tours of the outstanding village can be organised quickly and easily.
Palm Lake Resort Truganina, 7 Taronga Road, Truganina. Inquiries: 1800 686 096 or visit www.palmlakeresort.com.au
