Vivid Living Karaka is a 60-home independent living village nestled in a stunning waterside location beside the Karaka estuary, minutes from scenic walking and cycle paths, local cafés, and shops. Built to Lifemark® principles, the brand-new light-filled villas are thoughtfully designed for comfort and easy living. You'll enjoy privacy and freedom within a close-knit, active community supported by an onsite Community Manager—plus a refreshingly fair operating model: only 15% Deferred Management Fees, a 50% share in any capital gains, and a guaranteed buy-back within 4 months.
Stylish, contemporary villas with internal garages, sunny backyards, and open-plan living designed for entertaining and relaxation.
Life at Vivid Living Karaka centres on the Residents' Lounge—a warm hub with kitchen, tea & coffee facilities, large-screen TV, fireplace, reading space, and BBQ patio overlooking landscaped gardens.
A vibrant, pet-friendly community designed for 70+ young-at-heart residents. The village sits within a thriving Fletcher Living neighbourhood with multi-generational family connections and a strong sense of togetherness.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Vivid Living Karaka offers these levels of care on site:
Karaka is a stunning waterside location in South Auckland, nestled beside the Karaka estuary within a brand-new neighbourhood centre featuring a café and quality amenities. The village is surrounded by scenic cycleways, walkways, parks, and greenways. Nearby you'll find the Evergreen Cafe, Urban Soul Cafe, Little Oak Bakery, and Stoneybridge Market. Papakura train station and park-and-ride are just 3km away, with easy access to the Southern Motorway (connecting to Hamilton, Manukau, and Auckland Airport). The area offers excellent recreational facilities including Pukekohe Golf Club, Karaka Tennis Club, Karaka Golf Lodge, and Wattle Downs Golf Club.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
You keep a share of any increase in the licence value at resale.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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