SeachangeThe Southern Peninsula and more specificallyBlairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea have longserved as a release valve for the urban pressuresof city living.
I moved to Sorrento in 1979 and have never looked back save for walking alongthe sheltered shoreline and over to the Melbourne skyscrapers across the bay onthe horizon.
The environment is stunning the colours of the sea, the sky, the special light and the clear breezes.
It is a privilege to each day select thesunniest and wind protected of the beacheswhether it be the protected bay or the oceancoastline, escapism is always nearby.
Add to this a 7 day a week career as the localreal estate agent which has become partof my lifestyle and without doubt a veryenjoyable part.
A new buyer or prospective tenant to the area arrives down to our offices in either Sorrento or Portsea and to unveil the various buying or leasing options leavesme proud of the splendour of the locality.
In recent years we have seen a greatershift to permanent living as young familiesoccupy old beach houses and call it home orweekenders heading into retirement call ithome from Thursday to Tuesday.
It is often said that once you actually makethe move and are here permanently, you begrudge the trip back to Melbourne andit s true.
Maybe a day here and there fora touch of multicultural living and thenits back on the Peninsula Link timesaver Freeway and the wafting fresh sea air hasyou spellbound once more.
Whether the economic climate is good, bad or indifferent the Southern Peninsula environment always offers a touch of paradise and this is evidenced in theconsistent property values through the upsand downs.
We are open 7 days a week at both our Portsea and Sorrento offices and whether you are after advice on renting, buying, selling or which walking track to take orrestaurant to bunker down in, we are thrilledto share our very seasoned knowledge.
From Liz Jensen TO A TOuCh OF PArADISESeachangeThe Southern Peninsula and more specificallyBlairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea have longserved as a release valve for the urban pressuresof city living.
I moved to Sorrento in 1979 and have never looked back save for walking alongthe sheltered shoreline and over to the Melbourne skyscrapers across the bay onthe horizon.
The environment is stunning the colours of the sea, the sky, the special light and the clear breezes.
It is a privilege to each day select thesunniest and wind protected of the beacheswhether it be the protected bay or the oceancoastline, escapism is always nearby.
Add to this a 7 day a week career as the localreal estate agent which has become partof my lifestyle and without doubt a veryenjoyable part.
A new buyer or prospective tenant to the area arrives down to our offices in either Sorrento or Portsea and to unveil the various buying or leasing options leavesme proud of the splendour of the locality.
In recent years we have seen a greatershift to permanent living as young familiesoccupy old beach houses and call it home orweekenders heading into retirement call ithome from Thursday to Tuesday.
It is often said that once you actually makethe move and are here permanently, you begrudge the trip back to Melbourne andit s true.
Maybe a day here and there fora touch of multicultural living and thenits back on the Peninsula Link timesaver Freeway and the wafting fresh sea air hasyou spellbound once more.
Whether the economic climate is good, bad or indifferent the Southern Peninsula environment always offers a touch of paradise and this is evidenced in theconsistent property values through the upsand downs.
We are open 7 days a week at both our Portsea and Sorrento offices and whether you are after advice on renting, buying, selling or which walking track to take orrestaurant to bunker down in, we are thrilledto share our very seasoned knowledge.
From Liz Jensen TO A TOuCh OF PArADISE Levels 1 to 4 of the buildingare serviced apartments runby world renowned servicedapartment operator Quest, andthe remaining top levels aremainly one and two bedroomapartments that are leased out toresidential tenants and available for purchase to owner occupiersand investors.
Peninsula on the Bay part of Asian Pacific Group 435 Nepean Hwy, FrankstonPhone 03 9863 7300 www.peninsulaonthebay.com.au nO BOAT rAMP rAGE AT hIDDEn hArBOur MArInA With boat ramps across the Peninsula often overloaded throughout summer, it s easy to see why locals are choosing boat berths over queues atthe boat ramp.
Owners of berths athidden harbour Marina, Martha Cove, validate their purchase by knowingevery time they hit the water theywill be on the bay within minutes.
no launching mishaps, no rise in blood pressure, no hassle trying topark the car and trailer and no need tosearch for loose change to pay for theprivilege of it all.
hidden harbour Marina is a protected inland harbour with 24 hours security.
It s centrally located to enjoy boat trips to the City, Geelong, Queenscliff, across Port Philip Bay.
With the new Peninsula Link reducing traveltime, it s never been easier to enjoy the yachting, fishing or speed boatlifestyle you have always dreamedof.
Drive from the CBD or Eastern Suburbs to Martha Cove without hitting a single traffic light.
Don t make the same mistake again nextsummer and forget expensive leases.
Instead own your own freehold berth.
12m, 13m, 15m or multihull berths areavailable from 155,000.
Visit the sales team located in the Martha Cove Waterfront Caf to find out more.
Contact Brad Olsen, 0481 207 832.
Why DO SAvvy InvESTOrShAvE ThEIr EyE On ThE BAySIDESuBurB OF FrAnkSTOn Frankston is a stunningdestination and a thrivingsuburb.
Recently the suburbof Frankston has undergonenumerous improvements from roads, public transport to recreational facilities.
This was an initiative of the Frankston Council to helpthis suburb break through thebad warp, and it s working.
These improvements as well asFrankston sea-side proximityhave recently pushedFrankston into the list of Australia s top 50 investment hotspots.
Executive Director of Asian Pacific Group, Jonathan Deague isfrom the family runproperty developmentgroup that recentlyrefurbished the old Peninsula Centre in Frankston into the now iconic The Peninsula on the Bay .
This once rundown eyesore wastransformed into a striking 10story tower filled with residentialapartments and commercialoffices all for sale to savvy investors.
Mr Deague spoke recently of hisfamily s reason for developing a property in Frankston, Ourfamily business has been runningfor over 150 years and we vestaked our success on knowingwhen we should be getting intothe right suburbs before theyboom.
We saw the signs early and knew Frankston was a good suburb to get into and it s already been showing the positive growth signs wehad planned for The Peninsula on the Bay is amulti-purpose development andcurrently sits at an occupancylevel of just over 90 .
The ground level includes fullyfurnished Serviced Offices available for lease and purchaseas commercial investments.
Portsea, Sorrento and other locations www.hiddenharbourmarina.com.au 40 Peninsula Visitor .
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