The Lifestyle Retiree – A Private Skyhome for a New Chapter
“I’ve spent my whole life working. Now I want something easier.”
After decades building a national business, Jane was finally preparing for retirement and wanted to shift from a large family home into something more manageable.
Her brief was specific and well-considered:
A private residence with minimal neighbours
High-level security and a quiet building
A northeast-facing ocean outlook
Three + large bedrooms for practicality and visiting family
Penthouse-level inclusions
Resort-style facilities where she could connect with like-minded residents
A budget of around $5 million
The goal was simple: remove the garden, cleaning, pool maintenance and driving that came with her current home, and instead have cafés, restaurants, and the beach at her doorstep.
After reviewing several high-end projects across the Coast, the development that aligned best with her criteria was Madeline — an exclusive collection of half-floor residences, each offering strong privacy, full security, premium finishes, and uninterrupted coastal aspects.
The project’s scale, level of detail, and resident profile were exactly what she’d been looking for.
She quickly connected with the overall concept and spent time with the project architect to make a few minor personalisations to suit her lifestyle needs. The decision was made within a matter of weeks.
Purchasing into Madeline has given her a clear and attractive plan for retirement:
a low-maintenance, secure, ocean-facing home in a boutique building, allowing her to enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle without the workload that came with her previous property.