Introducing 4 of Gauteng's top affordable retirement estates

Deciding where to spend your retirement years is a big decision! In Gauteng, you'll find a wide range of retirement villages and estates, each with a slightly different offering. The good news is that with so much variety, there's an ideal home for everyone. To help make your choice a little easier, the CSi Property Group is proud to introduce four affordable retirement estates in Gauteng. Once you've found your home in a retirement village, all that will be left to do is work out how to place your furniture and then live a wonderfully relaxed way of life.

The best of both worlds at Douglasdale Retirement Village

Securely situated in Sandton, Douglasdale Retirement Village is built along a tree-lined riverway in a tranquil environment with plenty of opportunities for bird watching and the occasional sighting of mongooses, otters and terrapins. In the eyes of its residents, Doughlasdale Retirement Village offers the best of both worlds. On the one hand, there are ample places to go walking and get some exercise. There's also a 200-seat hall that is used for functions and various activities, which is just one aspect of the vibrant social scene that can be enjoyed at Douglasdale. On the other hand, Douglasdale is a home perfectly equipped to meet residents' needs if they become frail and need further assistance. There is both a mid-care centre and a frail care centre, both manned around the clock by qualified nurses.

A peaceful way of life at Olivedale Retirement Village

From enjoying leisurely Saturday brunches in the Royal Mnandi Dining Room to making the most of a tranquil, safe way of life, there's always a reason to love life at Olivedale Retirement Village. Olivedale's service centre offers a broad range of services and amenities, including a hair salon, beauty salon and a library. The centre's community hall is a hub of activity that hosts every type of event from dance and exercise classes to market days, bingo nights and much more. There's also aqua aerobics twice a week in the communal pool.

Spoilt for choice at Celebration Retirement Estate

With a total of 976 houses and apartments planned, Celebration Retirement Estate offers 15 different floor plans and an array of beautiful finishes. The estate is situated in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, on land that used to be a peach farm. In keeping with its background, the estate is green-building registered and boasts stunning nature views. Within a fully secure environment, residents get to make the most of a world-class lifestyle centre, a restaurant that offers affordable meals, home-based care and much more.

Security is undoubtedly one of the things to think about when choosing a retirement home. "I don't know how to describe the feeling of walking around with no fear," commented one resident. "You are so care-free here, and we have access to all the facilities we need. It's perfect because at our age that's exactly what we need."

The choice of homes at Celebration Retirement Estate includes apartments, garden cottages and simplexes houses. All residents have access to communal facilities like 24-hour emergency assistance, a laundry service and a shuttle service that will take you where you need to go. To ensure an active social scene and plenty to do, there's a games room, hair and beauty salon and library amongst numerous other amenities.

An idyllic retirement at Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village

Nestled in the heart of Krugersdorp, Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village offers various types of units to suit both your needs and your budget. Up to two small dogs may be allowed in units with gardens - subject to approval from the Homeowners Association. There are one, two and three-bedroom townhouses on offer, meaning that moving into a retirement estate doesn't necessarily necessitate downsizing. The list of factors that residents of Featherbrooke Hills love about their home include round-the-clock security, an active social life and frail care facilities.

When it comes to choosing a retirement home in Gauteng, the CSi Property Group has your needs covered. Retirement homes are one of our specialities and our team is on hand to find the home that's right for you.