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Forest Lake Gardens - Metlifecare Retirement Village
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- Name
- Forest Lake Gardens - Metlifecare Retirement Village
- Category
- Retirement Villages ('Purchase')
- Address
- 2 Minogue Drive
Te Rapa
Hamilton 3200 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- (07) 849 8233
- Fax
- (07) 849 8271
- Mobile
- 0212288179
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tamasin Richards - 07 849 8243
- Sales Executive
- Helen Jarman - 07 849 8233
Other services
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Description
1-year village fees FREE on selected units. Come see us in the village or visit metlifecare.co.nz/1YearFreeVillageFees for Terms & Conditions
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Please take the time to consider this popular jewel of a village within an exceptional location, close to a central community. This stunning retirement oasis is home to a welcoming community of active retirees surrounded by lovely gardens, fountains and scenic panoramic outlooks. With Minogue Park on our doorstep, the village enjoys front seat views of Te Rapa Racecourse, not to mention fantastic walks, while Raglan’s wind farm and Mt Pirongia form a distant backdrop.
Flat and wide streets sweeping along magnificent grounds and quaint cul de sacs, blended with independent villas and apartments, provides safe cycling and walking within the village.
We’d like to invite you to stay a while and explore all that’s offered at Forest Lake Gardens. Within these beautifully established grounds lies a vibrant community with the promise of new friendships and the opportunity to pursue new interests. Popular ‘hangouts’ like Raceview Café & Restaurant and communal lounges, which harmonises with the fantastic views, is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle. So, come along to our next open day or visit us on any day between 10am and 4pm, we welcome walk-ins any time– feel free to bring family and friends if you wish.
Forest Lake Gardens is part of Metlifecare, one of the largest retirement village operators in New Zealand. All Metlifecare villages offer residents added assurances including fixed village fees, no hidden costs, no capital loss and continuum of care with priority access to any Metlifecare Care Facility. For more information on Forest Lake Gardens please make an enquiry.
Upcoming Open Days
| Details | When? |
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| Open Day EVERY WEDNESDAY'S AN OPEN DAY TREAT. Join us for cupcakes and coffee, plus 1-year free village fees on selected units. |
Wednesday, 28th October 2020 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Open Day EVERY WEDNESDAY'S AN OPEN DAY TREAT. Join us for cupcakes and coffee, plus 1-year free village fees on selected units. |
Wednesday, 4th November 2020 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Available Properties
| Details | Photo |
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Modern Apartments 1 and 2 Bedroom Available some with Sun Rooms From $405,000
Property Type: Apartment Our contemporary apartments are perfect those looking for an ultra-convenient lifestyle. The apartment complex adjoins the main Community Centre, providing much needed protection from the Waikato wint... |
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Sunny 2-bedroom villa in a quiet cul-de-sac $540,000
Property Type: Villa This sunny two-bedroom villa has a unique boomerang design and is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac with gorgeous garden outlooks from every window. Its east facing aspect floods the open plan dining... |
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Variety of Villa Styles some with an Additional Sun Room From $490,000
Property Type: Villa One of the most prominent features about Forest Lake Gardens, other than its outstanding location, is its fine collection of stylish villas – giving this ensemble a classic traditional Kiwi neighbou... |
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Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Helen Jarman | |
| Address | 2 Minogue Drive Te Rapa | |
| City/Town | Hamilton 3200 | |
| Company | Forest Lake Gardens | |
| Phone | (07) 849 8233 | |
| Fax | (07) 849 8271 | |
| Mobile | 021 228 8179 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 28 Sep 2020 | ||
Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
| Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Villas (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Villas (3 Bedrooms) | |
| Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | |
| Updated: 5 Feb 2015 | |
Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | External Provider | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 30 | Yes | |
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | ||
| Registered Nurse | 34 | Yes | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 30 Oct 2018 | |||
Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | |
| Community Complex | Yes | |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Transport Available | Yes | |
| Restaurant | Yes | Tuesday to Saturday – A choice of brunch, a' la carte lunch, or a lovely selection of cabinet food like cakes, muffins and scones to enjoy with your cup of tea or coffee. |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | |
| Swimming Pool | Yes | |
| Spa Pool | Yes | |
| Library | Yes | |
| Lounges | Yes | |
| Gardens | Yes | |
| Updated: 6 Jul 2020 | ||
Special Features
| This is definitely the good life. Fancy a quiet stroll through Minogue Park or a thrilling day out at the Te Rapa racecourse? Just step out the front gates. Keen to hit a golf ball or hit the shops? It is all close by, as are Hamilton’s restaurants, cafés, cinemas and specialty stores. Love to eat out or entertain friends or family? Do it at our popular Raceview Café & Restaurant where SuperGold card discounted lunches are available. |
| Updated: 29 May 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| A huge variety of activities and interests are catered for such as activity programme, BBQ, Billiards, Indoor Bowls, Outdoor Bowls, Bridge, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Minibus, Movies, Organ, Petanque, Pool, Pool table, Singing, Spa and Theatre. |
| Updated: 29 May 2014 |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | Bus stops into town, to The Base and the Hamilton Orbiter service |
| Shops | 2.00 km | Dairies, Bakeries, New World and Countdown Supermarkets |
| Mall | 2.00 km | The Base Shopping Centre |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Minogue Park, Aquatic Centre |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2013 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
 ![Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)](https://eldernet-resources.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/resources/info-category-item-images/nya1aGXWV3JB68sZb30pBsatXJy7SeKgpPtAwdby.jpg "Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)") |
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| Updated: 20 Feb 2013 | ||
What's New
ZERO VILLAGE FEES Forest Lake Gardens are offering 1-year village fees FREE on selected units. Come see us in the village or visit metlifecare.co.nz/1YearFreeVillageFees for Terms & Conditions |
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.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
