Nestled in Ngongotahā village, St Barnabas Close is a warm and welcoming retirement community of just 29 units set on flat, well-maintained grounds. Life here balances freedom with connection—you enjoy the security of 24-hour monitoring and the ease of maintenance-free living, while staying close to Lake Rotorua's shores and all the shops, cafés, and services of the village. Regular social activities, lovely gardens, and a petanque court keep residents engaged and entertained.
A choice of studio bedsits, one-bedroom apartments, and one- or two-bedroom garden villas, some with separate garages or converted garage rooms. All units feature 24-hour security monitoring.
Community life centres on connection and wellbeing.
The communal lounge hosts regular exercise classes, board games, music sessions, and morning tea gatherings. A lending library of books and puzzles, plus outdoor gardens, a gazebo, and a petanque court encourage both relaxation and recreation.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. St Barnabas Close Lifestyle Village offers these levels of care on site:
St Barnabas Close sits in Ngongotahā, a village just 10–15 minutes' walk from the shores of Lake Rotorua. The surrounding area is well-served with local amenities: a doctor's surgery, pharmacy, Four Square supermarket, petrol station, café, bars, bakeries, post office, and takeaway options are all nearby. The flat grounds and proximity to both the lake and village services make it an attractive choice for those seeking a relaxed retirement lifestyle.
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Accrues over your first 4 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 continue until the unit resells.
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