Retirement Living in Durbanville That Feels Just Right: Secure & Social
Tucked into the slopes of the Tygerberg Hills with views stretching across open skies and fynbos-lined walking paths, Oasis Life Clara Anna Fontein isn’t just a retirement estate — it’s a lifestyle of ease, beauty, security, and belonging.
Just ask residents Tess and Chris, who found their perfect retirement home here after a lifetime in Gauteng. From first visits to familiar rhythms, their story captures what it means to find a place to retire that “just feels right.”
Starting Over, Together — Moving from Johannesburg to Retire in Cape Town
Tess and Chris met in 2010 at a singles dinner club, two years after both lost their partners. Their shared love of the bushveld, music, and movies turned into companionship — and then into something more. They married in 2012, at the age of 65.
When Tess became a great-grandmother in 2021, retiring to Cape Town became more than a dream — it became a plan. She had just three days to explore her options.
“Oasis Life was the last estate on my list. As we walked into the showhouse, my daughter looked at me and said, ‘OK Mom, this is it.’ I felt the same,” Tess remembers.
Chris flew down the next day. They signed on the spot.
Retirement Living in Clara Anna Fontein, Durbanville
Located within the broader Clara Anna Fontein lifestyle estate, this Oasis Life community blends security and serenity with spacious design and natural beauty. Indigenous landscaping, mountain views, and kilometres of private walking trails create a calm, grounded environment — but it’s the people who bring it to life.
“Our home still had to be built, which gave us almost a year to get everything in order,” says Tess. “It was the best decision we could have made.”
Today, they’ve been part of the Clara Anna Fontein community for three years — and they’ve never looked back.
A Community With Breathing Room
With a Clubhouse at its heart, the estate offers a restaurant, bar, lounge spaces, pool room, and studio for wellness classes. There’s a full calendar of activities, but no pressure to join.
“There’s always something happening: talks, wine tastings, cupcake icing, craft classes, book club… But there’s no pressure. You join if and when you want to.”
Most days begin with a brisk morning walk through the estate, followed by breakfast and a “see-where-the-day-takes-us” pace.
“We often pop down to the Clubhouse just for a coffee. Before you know it, friends have joined and it’s become a little gathering.”
Designed for Low-Maintenance, High-Enjoyment Living
At Oasis Life Clara Anna Fontein, levies include garden services, 24/7 security, building insurance, and maintenance of shared spaces. Homes are modern, freestanding, and easy to manage — creating the perfect lock-up-and-go lifestyle.
“It’s peaceful,” says Tess. “And if one has a problem, there’s always someone who offers to help.”
For Chris and Tess, everything feels walkable and familiar — and Durbanville’s shops, restaurants, and wine farms are just a short drive away. But the truth is, you never need to leave the estate to feel active, supported, and at home.
Don’t Wait Too Long to Make the Move
When asked what advice they’d give to others thinking about retirement, Tess doesn’t hesitate:
“Don’t wait until it’s too late. Enjoy your retirement surrounded by friends — and the support that’s available when you need it.”
Here, life feels full without being busy. Safe without being still. Independent without being isolated.
“We’re so glad we found it. It just felt right — and it still does.”
Interested in Oasis Life Clara Anna Fontein?
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