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As fierce Baby Boomers with places to go and things to do, responsibilities to juggle, mortgages to honour and children to raise, the bliss of retiring could be the shining beacon at the end of a stressful life. Do whatever you want to, never drive to work again, no boss and time to sleep in and travel. However, as time goes by, the lustre of retirement loses its shine a little. Does it become a stage we are reluctant to embrace?

And what about a retirement village or estate? What are our perceptions? The main schools of thought seem to be:

“I’m too young to hang around old people!”  You may have arrived at the 65 to 70 age mark, but still see yourself no older than 50. Not out loud of course.

“I’m not going into a home!”  Visions of nursing homes from 50 years ago or stories in the media are a little hard to shift and has changed our perceptions about retirement villages in 2020.

“It’s just not for me!”  You are rattling around a large house, with the maintenance of it all becoming somewhat overwhelming and demanding, but you are adamant at never giving up on your independence.

You might relate to one or more than one of these perceptions, but what is the reality of new-generation retirement estates such as Oasis Life?

Seeing is believing

We make up our minds about a topic, without having a clue what’s it about. From what we have seen on television, our own old-school ideas combined with the schools of thought above, you might have made up your mind about retirement estates.

It so happens that seeing is believing! And understanding something as explained by someone in the know is quite invaluable. You might have driven past a sign or seen an advertisement in the paper a few times and thought “Nah, this is not for me”, without realising the quality available in lifestyle-based, new-generation retirement estates.

Walking through a show house will make a world of difference to your perception. Experiencing the real McCoy activates a complete 180-degree mind-shift. You can see for yourself what the estate and homes offer, what the finishes look like, how big the gardens and bedrooms are. Seeing and experiencing with your own eyes allows you the perspective of how your current lifestyle can transition into a retirement village lifestyle.

Smartly downsizing

As planning to downsize becomes a reality, it’s vital that you consider doing so in a smart way: planning for your future, whilst looking out for your children. You might know a few people who have moved in with their children and are not able to make peace with the idea of not being self-sufficient. To most, this is a very important aspect to consider.

In new-generation retirement estates, you can remain independent while keeping the balance of your family intact. Your self-sufficiency in a tailor-made estate suited for your requirements is invaluable for not only your life to continue as you desire, but it gives your children peace of mind as well.

Community

When you live in suburbia, in big streets surrounded by residents who are at work all day, you don’t interact that much with your neighbours.  There are high boundary walls, fences and gates that hamper your view to the outside.  You might give a bit of a wave when you’re collecting your mail, but then each retreat into their respective homes and get on with their lives. As a retiree, you might go through several days without speaking to or seeing anyone.

In new-generation retirement estates, you won’t only find a modern, age-tailored home in beautiful and secure surroundings, you also find a new community.  You’ll find a strong culture of support, where residents look out for each other and where the underlying values of the hospitality-based lifestyle is that of togetherness and care. The days of not seeing another living soul are over!

Experienced developers and management

When selecting your home in a new-generation retirement estate, it’s crucial that you invest with experienced developers and understand who will be managing the estate.

Oasis Life is developed by Rabie Property Group, with 41 years’ development experience in a variety of developments. “Wherever we develop, we create innovative living spaces for people and businesses.” says Miguel Rodrigues, Director at Rabie. “Our award winning residential, commercial and mixed-use developments have helped shape the urban landscape of Cape Town. We have developed most of Century City, and within it, the Oasis Luxury Retirement Resort, where we learned so much about what makes retirement facilities work. We have also diversified into the hospitality space, and own and operate various conference centres and hotels. Oasis Life is our way of imagining, creating, and delivering retirement living we would love for ourselves.”

In terms of managing a lifestyle with hospitality from the top shelf, the best team is required. With the extended experience of two hoteliers, Gary Koetser and Glyn Taylor, Oasis Life intends to deliver on its promise. Involved from the inception stage at Oasis Life as hospitality specialists, Gary and Glyn give invaluable input with the respective professional teams in terms of the design of the hospitality offering, ensuring that every detail is considered.

“From the contemporary design and age-tailoring of each home to the detail of the lay-out and offering of the clubhouse to the careful selection of healthy meals, our residents’ lifestyle is our main priority” says Rodrigues. “Innovation, connectivity, safety and security are all inter-woven with open green spaces and north-facing homes which create a positive, tranquil environment.”

So, regardless of which family of thinkers you belong to – “I’m too young to hang around old people!”, “I’m not going into a home!” or “It’s just not for me!” ­– we encourage you to find out for yourself what a great retirement lifestyle is really like and whether you can see yourself living there.

You might be surprised at just how much you love it!

To find out more about an Oasis Life retirement estate, get in touch with a friendly agent here.

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