Nestled in suburban Palmerston North on Brooklyn Heights Drive, MiLife Kelvin Grove is a boutique retirement village of just 57 villas that combines affordability with genuine community spirit. Residents enjoy spacious, well-designed homes—from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom villas—all low-maintenance and positioned close to local shops, golf, and bowling. The village centre is the social heart, where Friday drinks flow, craft afternoons happen, and a lively activities programme keeps life engaging. Whether you're downsizing from a family home or seeking companionship in your later years, this is a place where you can relax, socialise, and simply enjoy life.
A range of affordable, self-contained homes in different configurations, all with emergency call points for 24/7 support.
The village community centre is the social heart of MiLife Kelvin Grove.
An active, varied programme runs throughout the month, with options to suit every interest and energy level. Regular outings, creative pursuits, fitness classes, and social gatherings keep residents connected and engaged.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. MiLife Kelvin Grove offers these levels of care on site:
MiLife Kelvin Grove is perfectly positioned in suburban Palmerston North, within easy reach of the city centre and its main shopping areas. The village sits close to local golf courses, bowling alleys, and other community amenities. A bus stop right outside the front gate makes getting around simple, and the village's own mini bus runs regular excursions for residents. The intimate 57-villa community combines the convenience of urban proximity with the peaceful, friendly atmosphere of a boutique neighbourhood.
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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. (Operator-stated average: 168 days.)
Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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