142 | Village offers secure retirement living 31 architecturally designed retirement villas have been completed at Kandahar Village. Presbyterian Support Central T T Kim Newth “This village was developed to help meet a predicted shortage in housing for older people in the Masterton area.” COMMUNITY Brought to Wairarapa by Presbyterian Support Central’s Enliven, Masterton’s Kandahar Retirement Village offers the very best in modern retirement living with purpose-built villas and a vibrant new community centre. Offering relaxed retirement living as part of a supportive community, Kandahar Village is situated to make the most of the Wairarapa sunshine and located within an easy 10-minute walk of the popular Lansdowne shopping centre. Since 2020, 31 architecturally designed retirement villas have been completed at Kandahar Village. Another eight (priced from $725,000) are now under construction and due to be finished in mid-2025. All are warm, light and modern with Lifemark 4 accessibility features included in the design. “We are thrilled to have these new villas underway,” says Anthony Taylor, general manager of property, Presbyterian Support Central – a trusted name in positive ageing services. “All the two-bedroom villas have been purpose built with retirees in mind. Some are larger units with a second toilet. Most are duplex living, with a couple that are standalone. All have internal access garaging and are really nicely finished inside.” Each light-filled, modern villa has quality carpet, curtains and blinds, ample storage and double wardrobes, full insulation, double glazing, and heat pump/air conditioning. Considered touches include level-entry access, slip-resistant vinyl flooring in the large modern kitchen, a large wet-floor shower in the bathroom, and a private courtyard area. In short, every care has been taken to provide all that’s needed for people to comfortably and securely live life their way. At the heart of the village is a welcoming community centre that includes a kitchen, dining area, lounge/TV area, hairdressing facilities, a craft room, and outdoor BBQ area. Since opening in April 2023, it has become a popular gathering place for catch-ups, events and activities. “The community centre is going really well. An important part of the concept for this village was to have a place like this where people would be able to meet, greet and socialize.” Anthony says. “We have a good group of residents who are really proactive about organising things there.” Presbyterian Support’s Enliven Central offers a range of positive ageing services across the lower North Island, including eight retirement villages and 14 care homes. Like other retirement villages, these villas are available on a licence-to-occupy basis. Most people moving into Kandahar Village are in their 70s and 80s, and the villa layouts and designs reflect the needs of that demographic. “We find most of the demand is coming from our local area. This village was developed to help meet a predicted shortage in housing for older people in the Masterton area. As is the case across New Zealand, we have an ageing population and more and more people are choosing to move into a village after they retire,” Anthony says. “The Kandahar Village is next door to the Kandahar Rest Home, which provides rest home, and hospital-level care and we have a dementia care unit close by, so as village residents’ needs change, so too can the care we provide with village residents receiving preferential entry.” Drapes, blinds & sunscreens Furnishings & giftware Proudly Associated with Presbyterian Support Central Call in and see us 209 Chapel St, Masterton. 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