Summerset Mountain View
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Retirement living · Hurworth, New Plymouth

Summerset Mountain View

Summerset Villages (new Plymouth) Limited · semi-rural New Plymouth · stunning Mount Taranaki views · independent villas + continuum of care
Life Score
91
Exceptional
Capital Back
55
the money ↓
See what life here is like — then weigh what it means for your family further down.
The village

Life here

Summerset Mountain View sits in a semi-rural setting five to ten minutes' drive from central New Plymouth, framed by stunning views of Mount Taranaki. The village is thoughtfully designed for maximum sun and set on landscaped grounds, creating a bright and welcoming home. Residents enjoy a full continuum of care—from independent living through to hospital-level support—plus an active calendar of events, a Divine Café serving fresh local produce, and facilities that cater to every mood and season.

Your home

Living options

Homes to suit your lifestyle

Modern, high-quality accommodation across independent and assisted living, with contemporary finishes and outdoor spaces.

2 or 3 bedroom villas with open-plan living, contemporary kitchen, large bathroom, self-contained laundry, outdoor living, and single or double garage with internal access
1 bedroom townhouses with study, open-plan living, contemporary kitchen and bathroom, laundry, outdoor space, and garage with internal access
Serviced apartments with ensuite, spacious living area, and kitchenette
Care centre rooms (standard and premium) in Ministry of Health certified facility
Living options
A day in the life

What living here is actually like

An active, welcoming community with year-round activities and excellent facilities.

Living well every day

An on-site Activities Coordinator ensures a full calendar of events and entertainment. The Divine Café serves contemporary menus prepared fresh on site with seasonal, locally grown produce. Whether you're swimming, bowling, gardening, enjoying happy hour at the bar, or simply relaxing with a book, there's always something to do.

Indoor swimming pool and exercise room
Recreational bowling green and lawn bowls
Divine Café with fresh, locally sourced menus
Resident bar with happy hours
Library, piano, arts and crafts
Communal vegetable gardens
Lounge with large screen TV, pool table
Hair salon
Organised outings and activities
Courtesy van
Computer with internet access
Always something on
On your doorstep

Facilities & services

Indoor swimming pool
Exercise room
Gym
Recreational bowling green
Lawn bowls
Divine Café
Resident bar
Library
Hair salon
Piano
Arts and crafts
Communal vegetable gardens
Lounge with large screen TV
Pool table
Barbecue facilities
Computer with internet access
Courtesy van
Organised outings and activities
Peace of mind

Care for life, on site

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Summerset Mountain View offers these levels of care on site:

IndependentServicedRest homeHospital
✓ Registered nurse available for appointments · Doctor available for appointments · Emergency call system in units · Housekeeping · Linen change
Care and community
Where it is

Setting & neighbourhood

Summerset Mountain View is located in a semi-rural setting at 35 Fernbrook Drive, Upper Vogeltown, New Plymouth, less than ten minutes' drive from central New Plymouth. The village is beautifully landscaped and designed for maximum sun, offering stunning views of Mount Taranaki. The semi-rural location provides a peaceful, spacious environment while remaining conveniently close to town amenities and services.

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Now the practical part

The money — what comes back to your family

You've seen why you'd love it. This is the part most families only discover at the exit statement — so we put it in plain sight. Every figure is from the village's own filed Disclosure Statement.

Capital Back score
55
Above average · #108 of 520
Better than 79% of NZ villages — yet the market median is just 46. The sector is tough.
Deferred fee
25%
charged on your entry price
Your share of capital gain
0%
operator keeps 100% of any uplift
Time to get capital back
~78 days
median, from 23 recent resales
Fees after you leave
Stop
good — many villages keep charging
Before you sign, get independent eyes on the contract.An ORA-review lawyer or independent financial adviser — never paid by any operator — checks what it really means for your family.
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How the 55 is built

Nothing hidden — every component

The Capital Back score is a transparent weighting of five filed terms — you can see exactly where this village wins and loses.

Move-in fee you don't get back Deferred Management Fee — weighted 30%
25% deferred fee — lower is better.
38
Share of capital growth Capital gain to resident — weighted 15%
0% — the operator keeps any resale uplift.
0
Speed your capital returns Median resale time — weighted 30%
78 days across recent resales.
97
Fees stop when you leave Weekly fees on exit — weighted 15%
Charges end on vacancy.
100
Interest if repayment is slow Interest on delayed capital — weighted 10%
No interest on delayed repayment.
0
The filed terms, in plain English

What the Disclosure Statement actually says

Every operator uses different words for the same thing — we normalise them so you can compare like with like.

%

Deferred Management Fee

25%

Accrues over your first 2 years, charged on the entry price.

Market: median 30%; only 16% of villages charge under 25%.

Capital gain

0% to the resident

Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.

Market: just 8% of NZ villages share any capital gain.

How fast your capital comes back

~78 days median

Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident.

Market: median 154 days; 21 villages still average over a year.

Fees & interest on exit

Resident-friendly

Weekly fees stop when you vacate.

Market: 220 of 520 villages keep charging weekly fees after you've gone.
Before you sign the ORA

The reckoning usually arrives too late

  • You're buying a licence to occupy, not the home — you can't sell, rent or borrow against it.
  • A large deferred fee is gone within a few years, whatever the unit later sells for.
  • Your family carries the risk of how long resale takes — and the operator's ability to pay.
  • None of this is hidden — it's all in the Disclosure Statement most people sign without reading.
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