See the Upside To Downsize

Leo Edwards • January 1, 2025

Looking to downsize your home but not your lifestyle?

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Why are an increasing number of couples and families in the Bass Coast & South Gippsland considering downsizing? Simply put, the larger your home, the greater your household expenses. For instance, heating or cooling a spacious home incurs much higher costs compared to a smaller one—especially now, as energy bills are poised to rise significantly, making this a crucial factor. This same principle extends to other expenses, such as maintaining a larger garden or managing the electronic devices that seem to accumulate when you have additional rooms or spaces. By choosing to downsize, you can substantially lower your overall household expenditures.


Many of us loathe household chores such as vacuuming, cleaning, gardening, and routine maintenance, as they encroach upon our personal and leisure time. These physical tasks only become more challenging as we age. Although relocating to a smaller home won't completely eradicate these responsibilities, it will lessen the time required for them, thus allowing us more opportunities to engage in the activities we truly love.


Compact homes tend to offer greater ease of navigation, particularly for those with mobility issues or disabilities. With fewer stairs, streamlined floor plans, and enhanced accessibility features, everyday life can become more manageable and enjoyable. Additionally, downsizing allows the chance to relocate to a residence with improved amenities just steps away. While transitioning to a new property and area may feel overwhelming, it also presents a wonderful opportunity to embark on an exciting new chapter in your life.


Fresh neighbours, captivating views, delightful friendships, and exciting experiences might be exactly what you need to refresh and revitalise your life and relationship.


We’ve curated a selection of stunning turnkey homes to suit all budgets, featuring a compact layout, no stairs, and minimal maintenance—ready for you to move in and start enjoying right away.

3/34 Powlett Street - Inverloch

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Wow - properties like this do not come along everyday! Lovingly renovated and re-modelled, you just know this home is going to be something special as you pull into the car port. It doesn't disappoint. You'll fall in love with the details, from the maintenance free landscape yard, spacious bathrooms and open plan kitchen & living area. Everything here works together in harmony to create a peaceful coastal aesthetic that just feels right. Located just a short walk from all that Inverloch has to offer makes this home perfect for downsizers or first-time homebuyers alike.

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8 KANGAROO RISE - KOONWARRA

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The great Cape beach house features a beautifully re-modeled modern kitchen, gleaming polished floorboards throughout, and two bedrooms, each equipped with built-in robes. The sunlit open-plan dining, living, and meals area fosters an ideal atmosphere for gatherings, while you’ll cherish the peaceful outdoor entertaining space complete with a private patio and sunshade! Set on a spacious 511 sqm plot.

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2 Liberty Crescent - Corinella

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This property offers a strong blend of comfort and elegance, featuring nearly new construction with three spacious bedrooms, all equipped with built-in robes and two distinct living areas. The master bedroom is designed for privacy and convenience, boasting a walk-in robe and an ensuite bathroom. The home emphasizes open-plan living, enhanced by a split system and a wood fire, which create a warm atmosphere. The layout provides ample space for family gatherings and individual retreats for children. Additionally, the light oak flooring throughout contributes to a sophisticated look, while large windows allow for an abundance of natural light, giving the interiors a spacious feel.


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5 Spinifex Court - Cape Paterson

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Welcome to sustainable living luxury in Cape Paterson. This stunning and extremely spacious home has been designed to maximise natural elements to ensure year-round energy efficiency and thermal performance with a 7.6 star energy rating. It features expansive north-facing open-plan living with polished concrete flooring with commercial grade low e double glazed floor to ceiling windows, while beautiful feature brick feature walls blend perfectly with the neutral colour palette.

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