44 | REGIONAL Winton Group BRICK LAYING SCHIST STONE BLOCK LAYING OAMARU STONE TILING Covering all of Central Otago and Southern Lakes T T Virginia Wright Luxury retirement comes to Wānaka “Part of our mission at Northbrook Wānaka is to enrich the lives of our residents, and we recognise the vital role physical health plays in mental wellbeing. The Wellness Spa embodies this vision.” Located just over an hour from Queenstown via the Crown Range, Wānaka is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakeside towns, and with its strong sense of community, and access to a wide range of activities, it’s an increasingly popular place to live among all age groups, including those in their later years looking for an exceptional living experience. Now in its second stage of development, that’s exactly what Northbrook Wānaka is creating for discerning residents. Stage 1 of the 28-residence, master-planned village is already complete, comprising two- and three-bedroom residences, three-bedroom grand residences and a residents’ lounge. Developed by the Winton Group and set on an elevated position in Northlake, Wānaka, these architecturally designed, spacious and light-filled homes offer the best of independent living in beautiful surroundings. Northbrook Wānaka brings together people who share a similar life experience, values and outlook creating an environment of understanding, respect and meaningful connection. As the development continues to mature, its offerings are designed to meet residents’ needs at every level. Access to specialised facilities and services complement the private residences, which offer everything from a home office to work from, to a room for entertaining friends or family, to a thoughtfully designed space to simply relax and enjoy the view. Wellness is central to Northbrook Wānaka’s philosophy, and The Wellness Spa, which opened earlier this year, provides a variety of activities for residents to enjoy, including a heated indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, fully equipped gym, yoga and pilates studio, hair salon, and a private consultation room for physiotherapy and allied health services. “Part of our mission at Northbrook Wānaka is to enrich the lives of our residents, and we recognise the vital role physical health plays in mental wellbeing. The Wellness Spa embodies this vision,” says director of retirement, Julian Cook. Meanwhile, stage 2, construction of the Welcome and Care Building, is well underway with a scheduled completion date of late 2027. The building continues to extend Northbrook Wānaka’s amenities with a café, restaurant and bar, library, private dining room, studio, lounge and media room. Its 35 Care Suites will provide rest home, hospital-level and dementia care, extending Northbrook Wānaka’s capacity to support residents across the full range of later-life needs. The result of detailed planning and collaboration among developers, designers, consultants and contractors, Northbrook Wānaka is set to be a tribute to everyone involved, bringing new meaning to the concept of retirement with its extensive offerings, as Julian Cook is well aware. “The team we have assembled to create and operate Northbrook Wānaka is best-in-class and they understand implicitly the essence of Northbrook’s vision: to offer luxury living to people who value their individuality, cherish their independence and want to connect with others on their own terms.” As the stages of development progress, that vision is fast becoming a sought-after reality.
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