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About Abingdon Village
Abingdon Retirement Village offers old-world English country charm, right in the centre of Whanganui. Our charming one-bedroom villas offer comfort and tranquillity set amongst native trees and beautiful sunny gardens overlooking the Whanganui township. Our village features 14 purpose-built villas surrounding the historic Abingdon House, providing a unique and characterful retirement living experience.
Conveniently located on Oakland Avenue in the heart of St Johns Hill, with easy access to Whanganui's town centre, supermarkets, and a wealth of local amenities, Abingdon Village is the perfect retirement destination.
Indulge in the thoughtful design and quality finish of our one-bedroom villas, each with its own beautiful outlook.
All villas include:
- kitchen and laundry
- wet floor bathroom
- large double wardrobe
- a heat pump/air conditioning unit
- carpet and slip resistant vinyl flooring
- a private courtyard/garden area
- quality curtains or blinds.
OUR LOCATION
Discover a vibrant community where you can live life on your terms, surrounded by old-world English country charm right in the centre of Whanganui. Whether you're taking a stroll around the stunning Virginia Lake Reserve with its winter gardens and lakeside café, browsing the shops at Trafalgar Square Shopping Centre, or enjoying a meal at one of the many nearby cafés and restaurants, there is always something to see and do.
Ideally located in St Johns Hill, Abingdon Village provides easy access to everything Whanganui has to offer - from New World and Woolworths supermarkets and the Whanganui District Library, to the Splash Centre aquatic facility and the Wanganui Bowling Club - all within 2.5km of your front door.
A FULL RANGE OF POSITIVE AGEING SERVICES
One of the best things about a move to Abingdon Village is that you can focus entirely on enjoying your retirement while we take care of the rest. We look after property maintenance and gardening, so you can spend your time doing the things you enjoy most - whether that's socialising with neighbours in the historic Abingdon House community centre, joining a friendly card game in one of the shared lounges, or simply relaxing in your private courtyard.
Retirement is not about slowing down; it's about spending time doing the things you enjoy the most, and a move to Abingdon Village lets you make the most of every day.
ENLIVEN'S NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROMISE
When you choose to invest in an Abingdon Village villa, you're not just securing your retirement home; you're also supporting a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing retirees' lives and sustaining our rest home services.
Rest assured, if you ever need additional support, you'll find comfort in knowing that residents of Abingdon Village receive preferential entry into our Enliven rest homes - including the nearby Kōwhainui Home, which provides short and long-term rest home care, specialist hospital care, and a day programme.
- Active Community
- Social Outings
- Continuity of Care
Why choose Abingdon Village
Peace Of Mind
Vibrant Community
Transition To Care
Available Properties
Village Features & Services
Abingdon Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.
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Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Diversional Therapist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Activities Co-ordinator
Meals - Available On-site
Meals - External Provider
Home Help - Available On-site
Home Help - External Provider
Registered Nurse
Nursing Care
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Languages Spoken
English
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Presbyterian
(Other comments)
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Social/Recreational Programme
Community Complex
24 Hour Security
Newsletter
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Outings
Transport Available
Lounges
Gardens
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Home and Community Health Association
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)
Registered Retirement Village?
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
The Eden Alternative
Other Key Information
Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Abingdon Village.
Special features
The icing on the cake for the residents of Enliven’s Abingdon Village is knowing that by purchasing a villa, they’re investing in the future. As a not-for-profit organisation, all the proceeds from the sale of Enliven’s retirement villas and apartments are invested back into Enliven facilities, or into social services for vulnerable children and families provided by Family Works, which is also part of Presbyterian Support Central.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pastoral care, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Vegetarian, Videos, Views
Location
22 Oakland Avenue, St Johns Hill, Whanganui 4500Public Transport
2.30 km
Whanganui Bus Stop (156 Ridgway St).
Shops
1.50 km
Supermarkets New World Whanganui (374 Victoria Ave).
Mall
2.50 km
Trafalgar Square Shopping Centre (100 Taupo Quay), Whanganui's main mall.
Parks
2.10 km
Virginia Lake Reserve (110 Great North Road, St Johns Hill). A stunning lake walk with winter gardens, rose gardens, duck feeding and a café on site.
Library
2.00 km
Whanganui District Library (1 Pukenamu Drive, Queens Park)
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NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
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