What’s happening?
Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary at Victoria Point has marked a milestone with the official opening of The Bushland Retreat, a state-of-the-art clubhouse designed to support health, wellness, and community connection. Residents, staff, and dignitaries including Member for Redlands and Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing, and Better Regulation Rebecca Young gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a guided tour of the new facilities.
Why it matters
The Bushland Retreat sets a new benchmark for over-50s living in the Redlands by combining modern facilities with a focus on wellbeing. Ingenia Communities Executive General Manager – Acquisitions & Developments, Michael Rabey, said the new development highlighted the company’s vision for connected, active communities.
“Our goal is to create communities that not only provide beautiful homes but also world-class facilities where residents can truly live the way they want to live,” Mr Rabey said.
Local Impact
The clubhouse joins a growing suite of amenities that make Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary one of the region’s most sought-after addresses. The community now features a wellness room, gymnasium, magnesium pool, cinema and music room, arts and crafts studio, alfresco barbecue areas, landscaped lawns, and meeting spaces. The opening follows the recent launch of the Sports Pavilion, which includes a golf simulator, darts, bowling green, pool tables, and a fully stocked bar.
Mr Rabey said the project was about creating a space that fosters connection. “Today is about more than just opening a new clubhouse – it’s about celebrating the vibrant community we’re building here at Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary,” he said.
“The Bushland Retreat is designed to bring people together. Whether it’s a yoga class in the wellness room, a swim in the pool, or sharing a barbecue on the alfresco deck, these are the moments where friendships are formed and memories are made.”
Resident Joy Lemon, the first to move to Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary in 2023, shared her excitement about the new facilities. “It will be a lovely place to get together for Happy Hour and meet new people,” she said. “It’s a lovely community to be a part of and The Bushland Retreat is set to make life even more enjoyable for everyone.”
By the numbers
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225 homes are planned at Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary once construction is complete.
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140 homes are already completed or underway, with 250 residents currently living in the community.
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Construction of The Bushland Retreat began in August 2024, with Hutchinson Builders as principal construction partner and OGE Architects leading the design.
Zoom In
The Bushland Retreat brings together both leisure and wellness, from yoga in the dedicated wellness room to group activities in the arts and crafts studio. Residents can enjoy informal dining and alfresco spaces or relax with a movie in the cinema. Alongside these new features, existing amenities such as the dog park and bushland walking tracks continue to support an active, outdoor lifestyle.
Zoom Out
Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary is part of Ingenia Communities’ wider focus on premium lifestyle living, combining high-quality homes with world-class shared facilities. Surrounded by bushland and bayside views, the community offers a setting that lives up to its name while encouraging friendships and social engagement.
What to look for next
With homes still under construction and more residents set to move in, Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary is expected to continue expanding as one of Redlands’ leading lifestyle communities. The Bushland Retreat will remain central to fostering connection and wellbeing among residents.
For more information about Ingenia Lifestyle Sanctuary, visit: www.ingenialifestyle.com.au/sanctuary.
