San Remo is a great place to visit.
But an even better place to live.

So says Scott Lethbridge, Principal, Garth Lisle Real Estate at San Remo.
Garth has lived in San Remo since 2008.
He sold his Melbourne based business to move here, and has never regretted his decision for a minute.

“It’s an easy commute from San Remo to Melbourne,” he comments.
“But yet living here, you are a world away.”

There are plenty who agree, with San Remo’s population booming over the past ten years.
There has been strong growth across the town in the time he has been here, with land releases snapped up  and houses built in their hundreds.

“Last year we saw a huge influx of Melbourne buyers, both holiday home and permanent, looking for an  escape” he commented.
“And its ongoing.
“Residential sales and enquiries across the board are booming.”

Scott says the concept of being able to work from a home office successfully,  which is gaining increasing acceptance, is part of San Remo’s allure as  a highly liveable destination.
“It has everything,” he says.

From kindergarten to primary school, new library and a junior secondary college about to open, the educational needs of young families are covered.
“There’s a great shopping strip, with a good mix of retail, including two hotels, cafes, restaurants, gift shops, large independent supermarket, medical clinic, and chemist.
There’s the Silverwater Resort, which is a special place to dine out. 

And the town has its own Bendigo Community Bank.
A new Laura Tuff conveyancing firm has recently been established, and more small businesses are opening up in the area.

Lifestyle is assured with well run tennis, basketball and lawn bowls clubs offering community connection .—social barefoot bowls on Tuesday nights for example is a fun environment which brings locals and business together – not to mention fabulous sandy beaches, rugged coastline, and a fabulous maritime village environment centred around the San Remo’s Fisherman’s Co-op and Wharf, which houses its fishing fleet and ferry.

The village atmosphere has been beautifully retained with San Remo’s historic fishing industry front of mind on the beautiful and grassy foreshore.
“San Remo was once seen as the gateway to Phillip Island,” Scott comments this week.

“But not anymore. 
“”We have come of age and are now very much a destination in our own right.”

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