I want to retire here
f there is a growth push in local property, it’s in modern retirement estates that are designed to please. Developers have researched the market and upped the ante, responding to technologically savvy future retirees who travel, enjoy active, fulfilled lifestyles and pursue varied social activities and personal interests. They want to live well too.
Here is a summary of retirement categories and some popular estates that are offering unique selling propositions:
IExpect tranquil views of mountains and water in this lovely boardwalked multigenerational estate on 90ha in rural Noordhoek. It borders Table Mountain National Park, is surrounded by wetlands and has a lake for swimming and sailing. Evergreen Lifestyle developed 30 retirement homes (110 more are planned) for over-55s on a life rights basis, located among freehold family
homes. All residents benefit from top security.
HOPEWELL CONSERVATION ESTATE, PORT ELIZABETH
With plots and lifestyle homes built in a 2,500ha nature reserve stocked with nonpredator game, Hopewell is an attractive residential lifestyle option only 20 minutes from town. Eventually 330 units will also be available to retirees (the purchase model is not defined). “Our target market of early retirement buyer will be spending in the R800,000 to R1.5m sector,” says Hopewell GM Kevin Taylor. “Guys selling up in Joburg can’t always afford Franschhoek or the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.” Offering a “five-star lifestyle for the over-50s”, this award-winning Northern Suburbs retirement estate caters for luxury buyers in the R7m price range. A full ownership model buys great views and urban proximity. Tijgerzicht assisted living