The Sterling sits in the heart of Silverstream, a welcoming neighbourhood where village life flows seamlessly into the wider community. Modern, single-level villas and townhouses offer warmth and low-maintenance living, while the brand new Clubhouse & Wellness Centre brings residents together around shared passions. Whether you're enjoying Three Streams Café, swimming in the heated pool, tending the award-winning community garden, or bowling on the green, every day here is brighter.
Spacious, private, modern homes designed for easy living. Single-level design with warm interiors and low maintenance.
A vibrant resident-led social calendar keeps the community connected and active.
From the heated indoor pool and sauna to the award-winning community garden, bowling green and cinema, there's always something to do. Three Streams Café and the bar are gathering spots for morning coffee or evening drinks, while organised entertainment, exercise classes and social outings keep life engaging.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. The Sterling, Kaiapoi offers these levels of care on site:
The Sterling is located at 300 Island Road in Kaiapoi, nestled in the heart of the Silverstream subdivision. Just 20 minutes from Christchurch's city centre, the village sits in a welcoming neighbourhood where there are no gates or barriers separating residents from the wider community. This integration allows for genuine connections—residents and locals share morning walks and friendly chats, creating the kind of everyday interactions that make life brighter.
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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: 138 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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