Winton is the main developer behind the Northlake division in Wānaka which will soon include Northbrook, the town’s latest retirement homes.
The homes will include 131 residences as well as shared residents' spaces and wellness facilities.
Construction began about 18 months ago and many homes along with the wellness centre are yet to be completed, however, stage one, which includes 32 residences, is now ready for residents to move into this month.
The completed homes reflect an image of luxury and relaxation as they overlook the banks of the Clutha River, which have attracted many Kiwis looking for a high-end, comfortable retirement.
Chief executive Chris Meehan said the team was looking forward to having their first residents move in soon.
"After years of planning and designing to get the Northbrook offering just right, I am beyond thrilled with the result and to welcome our first residents to Northbrook Wānaka," he said.
The many years of planning seemed to have paid off as the village has caught the attention of retirees from New Zealand and Australia.
Sales manager Ursula Porter said they were expecting 17 people to move into nine homes over the next month, half of whom were not Wānaka locals.
"There is a real mix of where residents are coming from," she said.
"This is reflective of the mix of ongoing inquiry, which continues to build with potential residents and their families being able to visit the completed stage one."
Around half of the residents expected to move this month are from other parts of the country including Auckland, Te Anau and Christchurch.
The sizes of the residences vary from 244sqm and up to 607sqm.
The homes vary not only in size but in price, with the smaller homes starting at $1.25 million and the larger three-bedroom homes going up to $4.5 million.
The price of the home also includes access to the village’s facilities.
The wellness centre, which is not complete yet, is set to offer a gym, spa and cafe open to all residents.
Socialisation would also be a key part of the village with activities such as community gardens, pottery and woodworking, being available to residents.
Residents who will be moving into the homes this month have also had the opportunity to meet one another to make resettling easier.
Ms Porter said the philosophy behind the village was to ensure residents had everything they might need, including easy ways to socialise.
The village will also soon include 35 suites for high-end care, which will be completed by the end of the year along with more homes and the wellness centre.
