Well-loved Gauteng retirement villages where relaxation is a way of life

The days of retirement villages being places where one went to live out one's last days are a thing of the past. Some of the modern retirement villages that can be found in Gauteng, such as Douglasdale Retirement Village and Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village offer over-50s an abundance of lifestyle advantages amid a safe community in which you can live the best years of your life. New friendships await, as do an abundance of amenities and activities. Also, both these retirement villages are equipped with frail care facilities and offer in-home assistance, meaning that as you get older, your needs will be taken care of. 

Welcome to Douglasdale Retirement Village

Douglasdale Retirement Village in Sandton is well-loved for its beautiful surroundings and wide-open spaces. Two and three-bedroom homes, complete with double garages and landscaped gardens provide scenic views of the river that runs through the village. These homes are kitted out with an abundance of nice-to-haves, such as underfloor heating, patios and pre-installed DSTV dishes. The paved walking paths than meander through the village make keeping fit and active easy. 

Frail care, mid care and home-based care are all on offer at Douglasdale, meaning that you've got nothing to worry about in your senior years. The Douglasdale philosophy is once you've reached retirement age, you should be enjoying yourself and not worrying about cleaning or laundry, and both these services are on offer. There's no shortage of entertainment, as Douglasdale's community hall offers an array of dance and exercise classes, as well as performances, bingo nights, markets days and plenty of other social get-togethers.

Property is available in Douglasdale Retirement Village in an array of price brackets. Retirees looking for a one-bedroom apartment can find options from approximately R800 000, while two-bedroom apartments can be found from approximately R1 400 000. Luxurious two and three-bedroom simplexes are also available, from around R2 400 000 and R3 700 000 respectively. An array of rental properties is also available, ranging in price from approximately R6 000 to R14 000 per month.

The advantages offered to retirees at Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village

With its tranquil village atmosphere and sophisticated real estate, Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village in Krugersdorp offers a perfect home when it's time to leave the working world behind you. One of the cornerstones upon which Featherbrooke Hills was planned was the luxury of choice, and the units on offer cater for those looking for a home in a variety of price brackets and layouts. 

Many homes within Featherbrooke Hills boast patios, courtyards and gardens, and in certain cases, owners may be able to have a small dog with permission. The village as a whole is characterised by well-planned outdoor areas, including peaceful places to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with loved ones. 
Those looking to buy property in Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village can purchase a one-bedroom unit in the R650 000 price ballpark, while those looking for a two-bedroom unit can expect to pay between R950 000 and R1 350 000, depending on what the specific unit has to offer. It is possible to rent a bachelor flat in Featherbrooke Hills Retirement village for as little as R4 500 per month, while a luxurious three-bedroom unit can cost about R9 000 per month.

Retiring in Gauteng has many advantages. For those who have lived and worked here all their lives, it means staying close to home and close to friends and family. For many, having children working in the busy metropolises of Johannesburg and Pretoria will mean that Gauteng is home. Retirement villages such as Douglasdale Retirement Village and Featherbrooke Hills Retirement Village make it possible to live in an oasis of calm close to everything that Johannesburg has to offer. To find your perfect retirement home in Gauteng, speak to the CSi Properties team today.