Introducing seven of Gauteng's top retirement villages

Finding a retirement home can be stressful, but the good news for those looking to retire in Gauteng is that there is no shortage of fantastic and affordable retirement villages. With units available to rent and buy, there's an idyllic retirement home waiting for you in one of these comfortable and well-established retirement homes. Let's introduce you to some of your top options.

Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village

One of the things that residents of Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village love most about their home is its location. Being just minutes from the N14 means that there are shopping malls, restaurants and every imaginable amenity within a short distance of home. The staff and management of Featherbrooke believe in a holistic approach to caring for all their residents. As their website points out, "Fridays aren't the best day of the week anymore...they all are" - and the Featherbrooke team works hard to give residents a great retirement.

Olivedale Retirement Village

A quick glance at the "scheduled activities" list on Olivedale Retirement Village's website shows that there's plenty on the go and zero excuses for having a boring retirement. From religious services to fun walks, board game afternoons, dancing and bingo, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy your retirement.

Douglasdale Retirement Village

Douglasdale Retirement Village's team has a clear mission: to ensure that residents enjoy the best possible quality of life every single day. If you're looking for a home where life is easy, look no further. Breakfast and lunch are served in the on-site restaurant every day, and snacks and frozen meals are available to make sure your days of the schlep of cooking are over. There are loads of ways to keep active, with regular park runs and walks being held. If you're more into the cultural side of life, there are concerts, recitals, movies and game nights to look forward to.

Bronberg Retirement Estate

If keeping active is close to your heart, then you need to consider Pretoria's Bronbert Retirement Estate as a potential home. Established in 2016, Bronberg boasts walking trails and a heated pool to keep you active all year round. If you prefer more structured activities, you can join line dancing classes or Pilates sessions to stay healthy and happy.

Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate

This luxury estate boasts a sought-after address in Pretoria's Waterkloof Ridge and the picturesque waterfront setting lends itself to an active, social lifestyle. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outdoors, with fishing and picnic spots as well as a tea garden on the property. There's also state-of-the-art security to ensure that you're enjoying life in a secure environment.

Eldoraigne Retirement Estate

Eldoraigne is a retirement estate built with families in mind. From the jungle gyms in the parks for your grandchildren to enjoy to the clubhouse, where you can play a game of pool, darts or bridge, there's always somewhere to enjoy your day. There's also a lovely communal braai area where you can spend time with friends or family.

Celebration Retirement Estate

If you look at the Celebration Retirement Estate now, it's hard to believe that the land used to be a peach farm. It's now a place where residents get to enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, beautiful views and stunning homes. There's also a coffee shop and deli, games room, heated indoor swimming pool and breathtaking views of the great outdoors.

If you're looking to retire in Gauteng, you're spoilt for choices - in both Johannesburg and Pretoria - when it comes to places to call home. The CSi Property Group specialises in helping people in Gauteng find their ideal retirement homes. Contact us about retirement properties for sale and to rent in South Africa's heartland.