If the idea of retiring in a quiet and friendly community appeals to you, and you like the idea of using an excellent centre for socializing, but value your privacy and independence, and think your family might appreciate the peace of mind of knowing that help is available at the press of a button - then this might be just the perfect thing for you.
Clean and modern, this well maintained two bedroom unit is in a beautiful position within the parklike grounds of the Bendigo Retirement Village, plus, and a big plus - it is ever so close to the village centre. If you are young at heart and like contemporary stylings, carpet and tiles with neutral tones, modern cabinetry and bench tops then you will find this unit very appealing. The galley kitchen features a wall oven, electric cooktop and lots of drawers so everything is within easy reach, the adjoining dining room even has a tv point.
The combined bathroom / laundry has a shower at floor level so you don't need to step up into it, it also has room for a shower seat and your choice of a rainfall showerhead or handheld nozzle. The powder room across the hall has the toilet and vanity, these are located centrally between the two bedrooms, both with built-in-robes, for your convenience and offering privacy for each of the bedrooms.
The lounge is a good size and has a solar tube for lots of natural light, to make you feel good and to save on power, the solar system will also help ensure worry free electricity usage. Year round comfort is assured with a gas heater, a reverse cycle split system and ceiling fans as well. A large single garage provides secure parking and perhaps some extra storage space.
For your families peace of mind each unit in the village has a MePAKs 24 hour response buzzer system which has a pendant that can be worn like a watch or on a chain. The village also has a golf buggy, a bus, and gardeners, though you are welcome to tend your own garden if you wish, but these guys will even put your bins out!
The village itself is a friendly community of retirees enjoying each other's company and the excellent facilities and amenities including its own post office, an on-site chef for those days when you don't want to cook, a visiting hairdresser, podiatrist and doctor, pharmacy delivery and prescription service, a bar (where you can enjoy happy hour) and communal kitchen, billiard table, gym equipment, a book and DVD library, a barbecue area and a vegetable garden where you can tend your own patch.
There are many on site activities such as indoor bowls, mahjong, various clubs, art, dance and exercise classes, and other activities such as shopping trips, market or park visits, and other excursions. It's all up to you, you can participate as much or as little as you like.
Please feel free to contact the friendly agent for a chat, she would be very happy to answer any questions you might have and to arrange an inspection of the unit and tour of the village centre if you decide you would like one. Available exclusively to over 55's and a separate contract is to be entered into with the Bendigo Retirement Village.
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