Downsize without compromising on space, comfort or the lifestyle you’ve worked hard to enjoy. Positioned along the eastern avenue of Signature Gardens Retirement Resort, Villa 1147 offers the spacious Camellia 1.5 design, complete with two bedrooms, a separate study, two bathrooms and an additional multi-purpose room adjoining the garage. It’s a home designed to give you options, whether you want room for visiting family, a dedicated hobby space or simply more room to spread out and enjoy everyday life. Inside, the living and dining areas connect with the kitchen, where a breakfast station adds a practical touch. Plantation shutters, air conditioning and natural gas add to the comfort of the home, while the main bedroom features its own ensuite. A second bedroom, separate study and main bathroom complete the layout. The front and rear patio areas provide places to relax, enjoy your morning coffee or spend time with family and friends. Extended paving and an awning add to the outdoor space, while the remote-controlled garage has an epoxy-coated floor and an adjoining multi-purpose room suited to hobbies, a workshop or extra storage. Home highlights: - Spacious Camellia 1.5 design with two bedrooms and a separate study - Main bedroom with ensuite, plus a second bathroom - Living and dining areas with air conditioning - Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast station - Plantation shutters and natural gas - Front and rear patios, plus extended paving and an awning - Remote-controlled garage with epoxy-coated floor - Separate multi-purpose room adjoining the garage The village’s indicative Camellia 1.5 floor plan shows approximately 207.8 m² of total area, including the patios, garage and multi-purpose room. Actual layout and measurements may vary. Peace of mind at home and away Each villa has a 24-hour emergency call system connected to the phone, allowing residents to call for urgent assistance if needed, including an ambulance where required. It’s an added reassurance for both residents and their families. Signature Gardens is also a gated community with security patrols, providing peace of mind whether you’re relaxing at home, visiting family or heading away on holidays. A lifestyle with plenty to enjoy At Signature Gardens, you can be as social or as relaxed as you like. Take a dip in the heated pool, enjoy a game of bowls, catch up with neighbours at the clubhouse or find a quiet spot to enjoy a book. The village’s 39-seat cinema hosts Wednesday movie days with pizza and treats, giving residents another reason to get together and enjoy the community. Village facilities include: - Heated swimming pool, gymnasium and three-rink bowling green - Putt-putt golf and putting green - Private cinema, billiards room, resident bar and library - Resident lounge, dining area and covered BBQ area - Arts and crafts room, workshop and community vegetable garden - Designated caravan and boat parking area - Visiting doctor and on-site hair salon available on selected days - Pharmacy deliveries and access to optional home support services A convenient Rutherford location: Everything you need is within easy reach, from your weekly shopping and medical appointments to a day out in the Hunter Valley. - Approximately 5–10 minutes’ walk to The Bradford Hotel, McDonald’s, Oporto, a service station and car wash - Close to the Rutherford shopping precinct, including Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, chemists, cafés and dining - Approximately 10 minutes to Maitland CBD - Approximately 15 minutes to Stockland Green Hills - Around 15 minutes to the Hunter Expressway - Schools, childcare and sporting fields nearby for visiting family - An easy drive to the Hunter Valley vineyards Village and financial information: - Independent living for residents aged 55 and over; for couples, only one partner needs to meet the age requirement - Dogs and cats considered upon application and village management approval - Current village service fee of $550.30 per month, covering services including council rates, building insurance, external maintenance, gardening, village security and the emergency call system - Water is individually metered and is not currently charged separately; the village contract allows for water usage charges to be introduced in the future - Electricity is separately metered and charged through the village’s embedded network - The village describes its tenure as a registered 51-year leasehold arrangement and advises that no stamp duty is payable on the lease - The current deferred management fee is 7% per year for up to five years, capped at 35% of the outgoing sale price. Other resale-related costs may apply, as set out in the village contract and disclosure statement You will have to pay a departure fee when you leave this village, which will impact the capital gain received when leaving the village. For more information or to arrange an inspection, contact David Cowan on 0422 707 333
