Forest Lake Gardens is a welcoming retirement oasis nestled in Te Rapa, where active retirees enjoy safe, flat streets perfect for walking and cycling through quaint cul-de-sacs and magnificent grounds. With Minogue Park on the doorstep and views across to Raglan's wind farm and Mt Pirongia, residents are surrounded by natural beauty and vibrant community life. The village blends independent villas and apartments with a rich calendar of social activities, from arts and crafts to organised entertainment, fostering new friendships and shared interests.
Choose from beautifully positioned 2 and 3-bedroom villas or spacious apartments, all thoughtfully designed with flat, wide streets and scenic grounds.
A vibrant community where residents pursue new interests and build lasting friendships.
The village offers a rich calendar of activities and social gatherings, from organised entertainment and resident dinners to hobby groups and wellness pursuits. Residents enjoy a full range of on-site facilities including a restaurant/café, bar with happy hours, cinema, indoor swimming pool, and bowling greens, alongside quieter spaces like the library and communal lounges.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Forest Lake Gardens offers these levels of care on site:
Forest Lake Gardens is beautifully positioned in Te Rapa, Hamilton, with Minogue Park on its doorstep and front-row views of Te Rapa Racecourse. The village enjoys a scenic backdrop of Raglan's wind farm and Mt Pirongia in the distance. Mature gardens, flowing fountains, and flat, wide streets create a safe and picturesque environment for walking and cycling. The location offers easy access to central Hamilton amenities while maintaining a peaceful, garden-like setting.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
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.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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