Holly Lea sits in the heart of Christchurch's sought-after Fendalton precinct, surrounded by mature trees, groomed gardens and birdsong across three peaceful acres. The village blends heritage hospitality with flexible, modern care practices—from independent apartments to a boutique Care Centre offering rest home, hospital-level, and memory-assisted care. Residents enjoy a vibrant community with everything from cinema nights and organised entertainment to a village shop, café, and easy access to nearby Mona Vale, Deans Bush, and the Saturday Farmers' Market.
Holly Lea offers architecturally designed independent apartments, serviced apartments for assisted living, and care suites within the boutique Care Centre. The new Heathfield Apartments feature one-bedroom residences set within mature landscaping.
Life at Holly Lea is built around comfort, choice and community.
The recently renovated main building, The Lodge, houses an elegant drawing room, cinema, hair salon, computer room and workshop. Residents enjoy organised entertainment, movie nights, music concerts, guest speakers, exercise classes, arts & crafts, cards and board games, social outings, and bar happy hours. Garden plots, a village shop, café and restaurant add to daily pleasures.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Holly Lea Village offers these levels of care on site:
Holly Lea is located at 123 Fendalton Road in Fendalton, Christchurch—a sought-after and historic precinct in the heart of the city. The village sits within three glorious acres of park-like grounds with mature trees, groomed gardens and birdsong. It is just a short stroll to Mona Vale, Deans Bush (home to the thriving Saturday Farmers' Market), Fendalton Library and Fendalton Mall, offering residents easy access to local amenities, shopping and community spaces.
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