For many Northern Beaches residents, the desire to remain close to home runs deep – the community ties, natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle are hard to leave behind. Yet when it comes to premium, purpose-built retirement living, the Beaches offers very few options with availability that meet the expectations of today’s downsizers. That’s why Amara Residences in Lane Cove is emerging as an appealing alternative: a luxury retirement community just a short, scenic drive away, offering levels of design, wellbeing and support rare in the Sydney market. Developed by Pathways Residences, Amara is redefining what retirement living can look like, with first residents set to move in from March 2026.
A Lifestyle of Independence, Wellbeing and Modern Comfort
Many Northern Beaches homeowners are seeking a next chapter that maintains independence while providing the comfort, connection and services that support long-term wellbeing. Amara Residences by Pathways has been designed precisely with this balance in mind. Through a dedicated concierge team, including a clinical and wellbeing concierge, residents receive personalised support complemented by a lifestyle that remains entirely their own.
Inside each residence, generously scaled floorplans create a sense of openness often missing in traditional retirement offerings. Oversized living areas, expansive balconies and thoughtful indoor–outdoor connections offer space for entertaining, enjoying the sunlight or simply relaxing in quiet comfort. It’s a natural progression for those used to the spacious homes of the Beaches, but with far greater ease of living.
Leisure, Wellness and Everyday Convenience in One Exceptional Setting
A key advantage for Northern Beaches locals considering a move is the availability of premium health and lifestyle amenities in a single location. The co-located Longueville Health & Wellbeing Hub is designed to give residents direct, convenient access to essential services such as a GP practice, pharmacy, physiotherapy and allied health suites. A Pilates studio, Technogym-equipped gym and hydrotherapy pool further support active ageing and daily wellbeing.
Amara residents also enjoy exclusive Health Club Membership, granting access to an array of sophisticated facilities — from an indoor pool, spa and sauna to a wellbeing retreat, golf simulator, library, business centre, café, bar, fine dining restaurant and more. For Northern Beaches downsizers frustrated by the limited range of premium retirement amenities available locally, this integrated lifestyle precinct offers a compelling reason to explore options beyond their immediate postcode.
Located next door to Amara is Pathways Longueville, a newly opened boutique residential aged care community offering 122 beautifully appointed private suites across six elegant levels. Beneath the residence, The Village Longueville brings together a welcoming café overlooking the bushland and a thoughtfully curated gourmet grocer, creating a vibrant retail hub for residents and visitors alike. Together, these neighbouring precincts enhance the lifestyle offering at Amara Residences by Pathways, placing wellbeing, convenience and community connection just steps away.
Why Amara Residences Sets a New Benchmark for Premium Retirement Living
Quality is at the heart of Amara’s appeal. From entry through to every private residence, the development showcases refined craftsmanship, timeless materials and interiors designed to feel both functional and elegant. Kitchens feature premium appliances and practical layouts suited to everyday living and entertaining, while bathrooms evoke the calm of a boutique retreat with sophisticated finishes and thoughtful detail.
Every aspect has been curated to support comfort, durability and long-term enjoyment – qualities particularly valued by Northern Beaches residents seeking a home that aligns with their expectations for quality and lifestyle continuity.
A Connected Community Within Easy Reach of the Northern Beaches
While Amara offers a peaceful retreat, it also provides a strong sense of community. A full calendar of social gatherings, wellness programs, workshops and cultural events brings residents together, supporting connection and active engagement. Whether enjoying a Pilates class, meeting neighbours for morning coffee or attending an evening event on the rooftop terrace overlooking the harbour bridge and city skyline, residents can enjoy a lifestyle that is both connected and enriching.
Located in Longueville, Amara Residences by Pathways is approximately a 20–30 minute drive from many parts of the Northern Beaches; close enough to retain family connections, friendships and long-established routines. For locals who wish to stay near the community they love but seek a higher level of retirement accommodation than is currently available on the Beaches, Amara presents a practical and appealing solution.
Graeme Skerritt, Managing Director of Pathways Residences, captures the vision succinctly:
“Seniors’ living should be about choice, independence, longevity and quality of life. At Amara, residents will enjoy not just a home, but a holistic lifestyle – where health, leisure, and community come together seamlessly.”
As the first residents prepare to move in from March 2026, Amara offers Northern Beaches downsizers an opportunity to step into a new era of premium retirement living – one defined by convenience, wellbeing and uncompromising quality.
A selection of 2- and 3-bedroom residences are now available. To find out more about Amara Residences Lane Cove, please contact Cathy Bennett on 1300 266 260.
Amara Residences by Pathways
www.amararesidences.com.au
1300 266 260
cbennett@amararesideces.com.au or enquiries@amararesidences.com.au
This article was created in partnership with Amara Residences by Pathways, and we thank them for supporting Northern Beaches Living. To discuss similar collaborations, please email northernbeaches@thelivingcollective.com.au.
