Perched on tree-lined, landscaped grounds beside Lake Taupō, LakeCrest is a modern retirement village designed for those who want independence with the security of planned care. Each light-filled villa and duplex—whether the spacious 'Crest', the well-proportioned 'Vantage', or one of four other architecturally considered designs—combines contemporary styling with generous open-plan living. Life centres around the Members Lodge, a luxurious social hub where residents gather to dine, relax, and enjoy an engaging range of activities in one of New Zealand's most beautiful lakeside settings.
Two and three bedroom villas and duplexes, each with contemporary styling, curated interior design, spacious open-plan living, and modern amenities.
Life at LakeCrest centres around the Members Lodge and a full range of community spaces.
Residents enjoy a light and luxurious Members Lodge for socialising and dining, plus an engaging range of activities, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of lakeside living.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. LakeCrest Lifestyle Village offers these levels of care on site:
LakeCrest Lifestyle Village is located in Wharewaka, Taupō, on the corner of Tauhara Ridge Drive and Kokomea Drive, overlooking the beautiful Lake Taupō. Set within a vibrant new community, the village offers a stunning lakefront location with tree-lined, landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy access to all that living lakeside has to offer, with Taupō's wonderful amenities and natural beauty at their doorstep.
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Accrues over your first 5 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. (Operator-stated average: 12 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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