Just two hours from Sydney and two minutes from Maitland, Walka Grange Lifestyle Village is the best kept secret in Retirement and Over 55s Living. Offering residential luxury at an affordable price, it caters for both Retirees and still employed Downsizers. For compulsive travellers, the appeal of reduced maintenance and the security of a gated community offers carefree freedom when they are away.
The Village’s stylish modern build has drawn residents from around Australia and with prices for a two bedroom villas starting at a third of what you'd pay for the same quality in Sydney, it spreads one's Superannuation a lot further. The following inclusions are standard:
Caesarstone Benchtop
Dishwasher*
Wall Oven*
Gas or Electric Cooktop*
Daikin Air Conditioning
9 Foot Ceilings & Fans
Alfresco Dining Area
Internal Access to Garage
Remote Control Entry
Superior Grade Front Security Screen
Flyscreens on all windows
Shutters & Blinds
Quality Flooring Choices
24/7 Emergency Contact
*Fisher & Paykel
With wide roads, footpaths, deep driveways and landscaped gardens Walka Grange reflects the image of a pristine suburb while providing the security of a gated estate. Family and friends are welcome to stay over, there is plenty of designated visitor parking and it’s pet friendly.
The Village Clubhouse is larger than most suburban bowling clubs and provides residents, and their guests, with an indoor swimming pool in a climate controlled room, a gymnasium, a bar, pool room, library, an auditorium/function room complete with a dance floor and accommodating table seating for 200. It also has two kitchens, four lounge areas, including a coffee niche and beautifully furnished covered verandas offering views to Morpeth and Newcastle plus built-in BBQs. For the creative there’s also an Arts & Crafts room and a Residents' workshop.
Art, Craft and History play a huge role in the heritage of Maitland and Walka Grange actively supports the community. It is a major sponsor of the Maitland Regional Art Gallery’s Annual Art and Health fundraiser and also supports local musical groups and performers. In the nearby Pokolbin vineyards and the historic village of Morpeth there are a mind-boggling range of activities and quality eateries available. Right on the village’s doorstep is the rural ambiance of the Walka Waterworks reserve with its array of native fauna and floral that is equally ideal for picnics or a robust walk or jog; for shopping the complexes of Rutherford, Maitland and Greenhills house the “Big Three” supermarket chains as well a fashionable boutiques and major department stores.
The area provides ready access to GPs and specialist medical services with Maitland Hospital less than three minutes away and Maitland Private Hospital just a further ten minutes down the New England Highway. The John Hunter Hospital is an easy distance by car or public transport. Nelson Bay and Newcastle offer beachside recreation a mere 35 minutes away, while air travellers can access Williamtown airport with ease, confident in the knowledge that their home will be safe, secure and the lawns are maintained while they are away.
Maitland and its surrounding areas offer a wealth of creative, social and sporting activities catering for the most energetic person to the most sedate. So whether you prefer a leisurely sip of local red on the river bank or would rather go skydiving, Walka Grange is close to everything you need to accommodate the lifestyle you promised yourself in retirement. Come and see!