Stephen and Julie Beggs admit they were initially hesitant to make the move to Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, but four months after moving in, Julie says, “I’m pinching myself every day that we get to live here.”
The Beggs originally lived in Melbourne and quite early on in life, sought a change of lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Long-time East Gippsland locals, the pair and their family have since clocked up 23 years in Nicholson, five years at Lakes Entrance and 14 years in Paynesville.
Their decision to move to Palm Lake Resort Paynesville was rooted in their desire to downsize the yard maintenance while still retaining the vibrant lifestyle they had become accustomed to. Steve says one walk through Palm Lake Resort Paynesville’s Latitude Country Club, along with a look at the resort’s eight-rink undercover lawn bowls green, and the deal was sealed.
“Don’t get me wrong – we really love our Palm Lake Resort home – but it was the lifestyle that attracted us,” Steve explains. “We get to walk up to the Country Club and enjoy a few drinks with our friends and then it’s an easy walk back home afterwards.”
An avid lawn bowler with 20 years’ experience, Steve says he’s keen to lend his accredited coaching skills to the resort’s fledgling bowls club to help build a strong membership of social players. With a championship undercover floodlit facility right on their doorsteps, Steve says there’s no better sport to bring the resort’s homeowner population together.
Beyond the green, Julie says she’s also enjoying resort yoga classes as well as the weekly Happy Hour and resort meal night. The pair relish the fact that their close friends also live at the resort – and that they’re making more friends every week.
“It’s easy to make friends here – everyone is like-minded,” Steve smiles. Another important part of the Beggs’ life is their family. With two children and six grandchildren living nearby, their Palm Lake Resort Paynesville home needed to be big enough to entertain the whole family when they visited, and to accommodate them when they stayed over.
“I’d describe our house as warm and cosy, and it’s definitely well built,” Steve says. “Our walk-in robe and ensuite is brilliant and, funnily enough, we both really love the Billi tap (offering instant boiling water and cold drinking water from the one spout) in the kitchen. It’s so great!”
Steve and Julie enjoy the peace of mind of Palm Lake Resort Paynesville’s secure gated community, with on-site caretakers. They’ve already been able to lock up their new home and leave it safe and secure to enjoy a six-week caravanning holiday.
Steve and Julie say they haven’t looked back since making the decision to move to Palm Lake Resort Paynesville. This exciting next chapter is already shaping up to be their best yet.
With over 48 years of experience building communities across Australia, Palm Lake Resort has refined the best for over-50s. Palm Lake Resort Paynesville heroes a welcoming environment for homeowners to foster friendships, discover new passions, and lead an active, engaged lifestyle. Sales Manager Sandy Martin says, “This community is about offering a lifestyle full of options — whether joining a book club, dining with friends, or participating in wellness activities. We understand that this stage of life is about freedom and fulfilment, and we want our homeowners to feel supported in living fully.”
For more information about Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, our display homes and Latitude Country Club, call us on 1800 960 943 or visit palmlakeresort.com.au/paynesville
