Kempton Park Lifestyle Village
For more information or to book a private tour, please contact Adrian Sage via email at adrian.sage@kemptonpark.co.nz or by phone on 027 485 9889.
Kempton Park Lifestyle Village
Kempton Park Lifestyle Village in Bethlehem, Tauranga, is living proof that Karaka Pines Villages are at the top of the list for people who thoroughly research what’s really important to them.
The winner of a Finalist award in the Best Small Retirement/Lifestyle Village – North Island category of Seniors New Zealand’s NZ’s Best awards in 2023 and 2024, Kempton Park is an ‘own your own’ village, where you share in the ownership. This arrangement gives you the benefit of 100% of any capital gain in your home, less a very low sales and administration fee that’s paid when you sell to cover the sales costs.
Residents are supported in the running and administration of the property by an on-site manager and the Karaka Pines Villages team.
Kempton Park was recognised as a finalist in the 2023 and 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Small Retirement Village in the North Island.
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How ‘owning your own’ village works
Each year, elections are held among residents for six places on the residents committee and three places on the board of directors. This allows residents to be fully involved in any big decisions, without being bogged down in the details of running a large village.
Day-to-day management is handled by the on-site manager, while financial administration and compliance is taken care of by the experienced Karaka Pines Villages admin team in Tauranga.
Life at Kempton Park Lifestyle Village
Kempton Park is ideally located a short walk from the Bethlehem shopping centre, which has a Countdown supermarket and everything else you need to enjoy a wonderfully easygoing retirement lifestyle. The beautiful Wairoa River is nearby, and the golden sands of Mount Maunganui Beach are only 20 minutes’ drive away.
As rewarding as living at Kempton Park can be, it doesn’t mean you’re disconnected from the wider community. The entry age to Kempton Park Lifestyle Village is generally over 60. Many people who live in the village are closely involved with local sports and social clubs, and enjoy all the recreational and social advantages of living in the magical Tauranga area.
You can be as involved in village and community life as much or as little as you like. It’s your home, so it’s entirely up to you.
Leave maintenance behind
Most people have better things to do than spend time on home maintenance. That’s why all homes here are built with long-life, low-maintenance materials – mostly brick and tile. We also have an on-site maintenance officer whose job it is to ensure that the village is kept to the highest possible standard.
Comfort and style
You’ll stay cosy year-round at Kempton Park. Warmth is assured by the north-facing aspect of all homes, insulation and energy-efficient heat pumps. All fixtures and fittings are premium quality, so they’ll stay looking good and in working order for the years ahead.
Village fees
The residents at Kempton Park own the village themselves through a non-profit-making trust, where residents serve as trustees.
The trust sets a monthly fee that covers regular ongoing costs, which include rates, insurance and day-to-day running costs, including the salaries of the village manager and maintenance officer.
When you sell your home at Kempton Park Lifestyle Village, a small amount is required to cover the sales and administration costs. This fee is very low at just 2.6% of the sale price.
Like all properties that come under the Karaka Pines Villages umbrella, when the time comes to sell, you’re the one who benefits from the capital gain in your home, not management. We think that’s only fair.
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