Nestled in the heart of Ohauiti, Carmel Country Estate spreads across 16 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with magnificent gardens and lush greenbelts creating a tranquil atmosphere. The 142 homes—spacious villas and one- and two-bedroom apartments—are designed to capture the Bay of Plenty sunshine, with north-facing living areas and generous outdoor spaces. Despite the peaceful setting, you're only minutes from local shopping and a ten-minute drive from downtown Tauranga. Life here balances serene surroundings with an active community: lawn bowls, arts and crafts, organised entertainment, resident dinners, and a welcoming chapel and community centre at the heart of village life.
Sunny, low-maintenance homes designed for the Bay of Plenty climate, with thoughtful layouts and ample storage.
A vibrant, connected community with daily activities, social gatherings, and wellness opportunities.
From lawn bowls and indoor bowls to arts and crafts, weekly entertainment, and resident dinners, there's always something to do. The village hosts concerts, quizzes, bingo, and happy hours at the bar. Garden plots, a workshop and men's shed, library, and computer room support hobbies and learning. A chapel provides spiritual connection, and the community centre is the social hub.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Carmel Country Estate offers these levels of care on site:
Carmel Country Estate is nestled in Ohauiti, Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty. The village occupies 16 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with magnificent gardens and bordering lush greenbelts, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Despite the peaceful setting, residents are only a few minutes away from local shopping centres and just a ten-minute drive from the amenities and attractions of downtown Tauranga.
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Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 130 days.)
Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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