3 reasons to retire in a residential estate
If you’re planning to retire in the near future – or simply want to plan ahead for the not-so-distant future – you may want to consider investing in a secure residential estate. Here’s a look at why these property developments are a popular option for prospective homeowners, investors and retirees.
1. Lock-up-and-go lifestyle
Whether you’re planning on travelling when you’re retired or you simply want added peace of mind as you get older, residential estates typically offer homeowners a secure lock-up-and-go lifestyle. Security measures may include access control, perimeter and electric fencing, CCTV cameras, patrols and more.
2. Multi-generational living
As residential estates are an attractive option for young families and retirees alike, they offer a great opportunity for multi-generational living. This is definitely something to consider for families who want to live in close proximity but still maintain their own homes.
3. Access to facilities and community
One of the benefits of living in a residential estate is that they often offer attractive and maintained communal facilities like swimming pools, club houses and tennis courts as well as shared green spaces for residents to enjoy. These estates can also foster a wonderful sense of community, as residents have a say in the running of the estate and get to know each other through community meetings and events.
Enjoy the best of both worlds
There’s good news for those who want to live in a retirement village, with all the accompanying facilities and services, but would also like to live among people of all ages: Evergreen Lifestyle is building retirement villages in existing residential estates, including Val de Vie, Lake Michelle and Sitari in the Western Cape, Zimbali Lakes in KwaZulu-Natal and Westbrook in the Eastern Cape.
Explore what Westbrook has to offer
Based in Port Elizabeth, this brand new suburb will be home to nine residential security estates and an Evergreen Lifestyle retirement village. For more information, contact us on 041 001 0090 or email info@westbrooklife.co.za.
