104 | LIFESTYLE Qestral Corporation: Coastal View Lifestyle Village T T Kelly Deeks Resort style living in retirement 308 Trents Rd. Prebbleton Christchurch +64 3 349 8228 hello@morgan-pollard.co.nz www.morgan-pollard.co.nz Proud to provide landscape solutions for Qestral Corporation Ltd Coastal View Lifestyle Village in Nelson has been named a finalist in the Hawkins Multi Unit Residential Property Award at the 2026 New Zealand Property Council Awards, marking another milestone for developer Qestral Corporation as it continues to expand its portfolio of premium retirement villages. The recognition follows Qestral’s success at the 2025 awards, where its Burlington Village Pavilion in Christchurch took out Best in Category and an Excellence Award, reinforcing the company’s focus on design led, lifestyle driven developments. Qestral Managing Director Simon O’Dowd says Coastal View reflects an evolution in how retirement villages are conceived, shifting the focus beyond housing to a more complete lifestyle offering. “Coastal View is made up of standalone homes supported by a central facility that really brings the community together,” Simon says. “At the heart of the village, the Yacht Club acts as the social hub, offering dining, entertainment, and a full calendar of events for residents.” The wider village also includes a standalone, single-storey care centre and separate dementia facility. Opened in June last year, Coastal View is approaching its first anniversary, with the Yacht Club and surrounding stage of housing now complete and further stages continuing to roll out. Positioned to take advantage of sweeping views across Tasman Bay, the development is already attracting residents from across the country, with Nelson’s relaxed pace and sunny climate proving a strong drawcard for those considering retirement living. At the centre of the village, the architecturally designed Yacht Club has been a key factor in the project’s award recognition. Designed as a resort style hub, it brings together a wide range of amenities including a restaurant, café, bar, bakery, gym, cinema, indoor pool, spa, wellness spaces, and shared spaces. “There is a strong focus on creating spaces where people can connect,” Simon says. “From cabaret evenings and guest speakers to casual dining and social gatherings, it is about giving residents options and making it easy to stay engaged.” Qestral positions itself as a provider of architecturally designed retirement villages, with 35 different home designs to avoid the uniformity often associated with traditional subdivisions. “We are very intentional with our design-led thinking and making sure the homes and shared spaces feel considered, varied, and suited to the people who live there.” That approach extends to the level of service and amenity offered, with Qestral targeting a premium experience that allows residents to access a wide range of facilities without leaving the village. “Our goal is to deliver resort style living on people’s doorstep,” he says. “That means high quality design, but also the services and activities that support wellbeing and connection.” The New Zealand Property Council Awards recognise outstanding developments and refurbishments across the country, with finalists judged on a range of criteria including design, innovation, sustainability, and overall contribution to the built environment. For Qestral, the Coastal View nomination signals continued momentum in a sector where expectations are changing, and where lifestyle, design, and community are playing an increasingly important role. “As the way people think about retirement evolves, so too does what they expect from where they live,” Simon says. “Coastal View is about meeting that expectation and creating somewhere people enjoy being every day.” Positioned to take advantage of sweeping views across Tasman Bay, the development is already attracting residents from across the country.
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