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About Kandahar Retirement Village
Two-bedroom villa's available now! Secure yours day!
Enliven, the trusted name in positive ageing services, is excited to bring to the Wairarapa the very best in modern retirement living with Kandahar Village.
Situated just off Totara Street, Lansdowne, these architecturally designed, modern villas are situated to make the most of the Wairarapa sunshine. You’ll find the villas to be light and bright in summer and warm and snug in winter.
Enliven, known for our holistic approach to care, has crafted Kandahar Village with retirees in mind. This meticulously designed development offers 52 private villas with Lifemark 4 accessibility features, signifying thoughtfulness and consideration for the ageing process.
Moving to Kandahar Village means you can continue to live your life your way. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing you are part of a supportive community and help is on hand if you need it.
The villas at Kandahar Village have been modelled on Enliven’s sought-after Kōwhainui Villas in Whanganui – so we already know you’ll feel right at home. Residents tell us they love the modern, light, sunny, and spacious villas, and there’s always a waiting list to join the popular village.
At Enliven, we believe retirement is not about slowing down (unless you want to!); it’s about having the time to do the things you enjoy most. Enliven’s Kandahar Village has been designed to let you make the most of your retirement years.
Village Options
Enliven, known for our holistic approach to care, has crafted Kandahar Village with retirees in mind. This meticulously designed development offers 52 private villas with Lifemark 4 accessibility features signifying thoughtfulness and consideration for the ageing process.
Kandahar Village is purpose built to provide modern and secure retirement living. The two bedroom villas are warm, comfortable and constructed with skill, care and consideration.
- LifeMark 4 accessibility
- Insulation and double-glazing
- Wireless call bell system
- Open plan living
Available Properties
16 Totara Street, Lansdowne, Masterton
From $650,000
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Village Features & Services
Kandahar Retirement 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
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Activities Co-ordinator
Meals - Available On-site
Registered Nurse
Nursing Care
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Social/Recreational Programme
Community Complex
Emergency Call System
Pets In Residence
Outings
Transport Available
Restaurant
Craft Room
Library
Games Room
Chapel
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 Kandahar Retirement Village.
Special features
The icing on the cake for the residents of Enliven’s Kandahar 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.
Location
16 Totara Street, Lansdowne, Masterton 5810Public Transport
0.60 km
Bus Stop (First St & Church Street) Local Metlink bus routes (200, 201, 203 series) connect to town centre.
Shops
0.60 km
Within a 10-minute walk you'll find the Lansdowne Shopping Centre which includes cafes and convenience stores. Masterton's main shopping street with retail stores, supermarkets, and services is a 3km round trip.
Parks
1.40 km
Queen Elizabeth Park is in central Masterton, described as having one of the best children's playgrounds in New Zealand, plus a lake, deer park, miniature railway, and walking paths.
Library
1.50 km
Masterton District Library is at 45 Chapel Street in the town centre, open Monday-Saturday
Residents Say It Best
”Better accessibility is what drew a Masterton couple from their home of 53- years to Enliven’s Kandahar Village, located in Lansdowne, Masterton. Before moving to Kandahar Village Graham and Lin Workman had a big two-storey house that was becoming hard for them to manage.
Lin has multiple sclerosis and was getting to the stage where she needed a wheelchair to move around the house. This meant finding a house with good accessibility was important.
In addition to a more accessible home, Lin says they also wanted a drive-in garage, a decent sized bathroom with a wet-floor shower, and double glazing. “Kandahar Village ticked all those boxes.” All villas at Kandahar Village are designed with Lifemark 4 accessibility features and have been built with consideration for the ageing process.
Lin says they have also enjoyed the sense of community at Kandahar Village.”
Finding Freedom Through Accessibility
”After her husband passed away, Pam Palmer's large house in Tinui became too much to manage. Moving to Enliven's Kandahar Village in Masterton meant downsizing, with many items going to charity shops. "I was sorry in one way, but I've got my precious things of my fathers and my mothers, and things my husband was given," she says, highlighting how downsizing preserves what truly matters.
Two years on, Pam loves her villa. With a smaller home and Enliven handling maintenance, she's found unexpected freedom. "It is so easy to manage. It leaves you free to do other things."
She says she is not one to make friends easily but has enjoyed the social nature of the village. Pam helps organise charity collections and social events like fish and chip rugby nights. Pam's experience proves that downsizing's rewards – simplified living and enriched social opportunities – can outweigh the challenges.”
Embracing a New Chapter: The Rewards of Downsizing
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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.
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.
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