From first visit to forever home: Mark and Lyn’s Halcyon Journey

For Mark and Lyn Hewitt, finding their perfect next home was about more than just downsizing — it was about creating a lifestyle they could share with the people they love most.

When the couple visited their daughter’s new home in Banya, a suburb within Stockland’s vibrant Aura community, they stumbled across a Halcyon community and couldn’t resist taking a peek.

“We called in, had a look around, spoke to Jessie and the next thing you know, we fell in love,” Mark laughs.

That first visit sparked a journey that led them to Halcyon Coves, an exclusive over 50s lifestyle community nestled in the heart of Aura. For Lyn, it was the homes that instantly captured her attention.

“I was amazed at how big the houses were, even though we were looking at downsizing,” she says. “I love the open-plan design we’ve chosen for our new home and how everything flows easily from the front door to the back.”

The perfect fit for family and lifestyle

After years of maintaining a large family home, the Hewitts were ready for a change — one that didn’t sacrifice space, comfort, or quality of life.

“With all the housekeeping and constant upkeep, our old place was becoming too much,” Mark explains. “Halcyon Coves offered exactly what we were after — beautifully designed homes, a sense of community, and everything else we could possibly need right on our doorstep.”

Connectivity is central to life at Halcyon Coves, with residents linked to over 200km of walking and cycling paths across Aura, parks, shopping centres, healthcare services and an exciting new Town Centre on the way.

“Aura is like its own little city,” Lyn says. “Our grandkids will be able to jump on their scooters and come visit us, and it’s all so safe.”

For Mark and Lyn, knowing they’ll be just a stone’s throw from their daughter, grandchildren, and extended family sealed the deal.

“Family is everything,” Mark says. “Being able to stay close by was so important and living within Aura makes it easy for all of us. Our grandkids keep asking when the pool will be ready — they can’t wait”

Caption: Mark and Lyn’s next adventure starts at Halcyon Coves in the heart of Aura.

Starting a new chapter at Halcyon Coves

Life at Halcyon Coves will be anything but dull. From a heated magnesium pool and wellness centre to pickleball courts, a bowling green, and a central clubhouse perfect for meeting neighbours, there’ll be plenty to keep the couple active.

“When we started looking at Halcyon communities, everyone said, ‘You won’t have time to be bored!’” Lyn laughs. “That really clinched it for me.”

Halcyon Coves Sales Professional Jessie Martin says Mark and Lyn’s story is one she hears often.

“Halcyon Coves is our second over 50s community within Aura, and people not only fall in love with the lifestyle and facilities a Halcyon community offers – it’s that feeling of being part of something bigger that really resonates,” she says.

For the Hewitts, it’s a new beginning filled with low-maintenance living, an active social life, and quality family time — all within a thriving, masterplanned community.