APARTMENT LIVING
for retirees on the move
Quadrant Gardens
Apartment developments are a huge trend in South Africa’s major
centres, as they offer a safe, lock-up-and-go lifestyle, usually within
walking distance of every kind of amenity.
They also provide a sense of community, and services such as ‘Essentially, it’s about downscaling – and freeing up equity
housekeeping, dining and a concierge. For mature professionals from selling a bigger home – to enjoy an easier lifestyle and
and active retirees, the appeal is obvious. community benefits in a safe environment,’ he says.
‘People over 50 and retirees have realised the benefits of Cape Town and surrounds
apartment living. Considering the lower maintenance, the One of the most exciting new apartment developments in
additional amenities and services provided, and the excellent this market is The Quadrant Gardens in Claremont. Designed
security in newer developments, apartment living is now an for over-60s, it has 75 spacious life right units intended
attractive proposition for seniors,’ says Martin Kotze of Retire for independent as well as assisted living, at prices starting
24, developers of the Featherwood Retirement Estate east of from R2 million.
Pretoria, which has 86 apartments selling from R1.2 million.
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