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New Gilberd Apartments now available at Selwyn Heights. Call us today on 0800 4 SELWYN (0800 473 5996).

Gilberd apartments, Selwyn Heights Village, Hillsborough, Auckland The outstanding new Gilberd Apartments and superb lifestyle amenities opened in October 2011 offer the ultimate in independent retirement living. The wide range of stylish one and two-bedroom apartments and first-class leisure facilities make Selwyn Heights a most desirable location for enjoying a full retirement.

Balancing exclusive country club leisure with the comfort and security of your own home, the stunning Gilberd apartment building and Macdonald community centre offer stress-free, contemporary retirement living. And, with the added assurance of 24-hour onsite nursing care, should you require it, and the enduring Christian commitment of The Selwyn Foundation, no-one will support you as we will.

If you’re looking for comfort, style, quality and security in a premium environment, choose Selwyn Heights for the retirement lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.

Ideally situated in a prime location

Gilberd apartments, Selwyn Heights Village, Hillsborough, Auckland

Designed by specialist retirement village architects, Klein Ltd, the impressive Gilberd apartment building comprises four upper floors of apartments (44 in total) above the ground floor Macdonald Centre offering extensive resident facilities and underground carparking.

This high quality development occupies a dominant position in the Village and will form one half of an eventual “U” shaped complex of community facilities and apartments surrounding a central, all-weather bowling green and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. A dramatic feature of the development is the spectacular, light-infused glass atrium housing a spacious hotel-like foyer, reception and lounge areas and offering attractive views of the outdoor green and Chapel beyond.

Stylish and contemporary living

A prominent feature of the Selwyn Heights’ landscape, the Gilberd apartments showcase the latest thinking in retirement living. The forty stylish two-bedroomed and four one-bedroomed apartments are available in a variety of floor plans for personalised living and entertaining. Offering privacy, security and comfort in a relaxed and contemporary setting, their low maintenance design will allow you to get on with enjoying life to the full within this vibrant community.

Each spacious, self-contained apartment offers the following as standard:

generous, open plan living flowing out onto a deck/balcony (approx 8 sqm on average - some partially covered), with views
air conditioning with remote control
drapes and sun filter curtains
Sky TV and Freeview connections
modern fitted kitchen including fridge, dishwasher, water purifier and waste disposal unit
compact laundry comprising washing machine, dryer, tub and storage
bathroom heated towel rail and ‘two-in-one’ heat and light
frameless glass shower with safety rail
video phone, plus telephone/Internet outlets in bedrooms, lounge and kitchen
emergency call pendant and wall-mounted emergency call buttons
full sprinkler system, with smoke and heat detectors
double glazed aluminium windows.

Other features of the building include:

secure basement carparking, with resident storage lockers for those who retain a carpark
electrical recharging facilities for mobility scooters
monitored 24 hour emergency call system
access to apartment levels controlled by electronic security swipe card
dual lift access
wide range of community facilities including: shop, café/restaurant, Hydrotherapy Spa, wellness centre, lounge bar, movie theatre, multi-function recreation room, library, craft room, outdoor bowling green, a full and varied activities programme and so much more for residents to enjoy.

Breathtaking vistas and stunning landscapes

Specifically designed to optimise the exceptional vistas of the surrounding landscape, the majority of apartments offer breathtaking scenes in every direction. Those facing North-east benefit from a range of cityscape views towards Mt Eden and One Tree Hill, whilst those facing North-west overlook the delightful bowling green, chapel and the extensive Monte Cecilia Park. Meanwhile, residents in the South-east and South-west quarters of the building will enjoy striking panoramas of the expansive Manukau Harbour.

Around the apartments and throughout the Village, landscaped spaces, ‘al fresco’ seating, water features and pleasant walkways offer residents an opportunity to relax in attractive settings close to the Macdonald Centre and its resort-style recreation and leisure attractions. With direct access, residents are able to enjoy extensive walks through renowned Monte Cecilia Park, with its 14+ hectares of mature trees, serene grounds and the art and architecture of the historic Pah Homestead.

Live life at your own pace

With many of your everyday tasks such as gardening and exterior maintenance taken care of, you will have time to indulge in an active, carefree lifestyle and make the most of the wide range of leisure facilities close at hand. You may wish to join in the activities on site and play a full part in Village life, socialising in a friendly community of like-minded people. If so, there will be plenty to keep you busy, with outings and entertainment for your enjoyment.

Or you can relax and take things easy, living privately and independently in your own home - secure in the knowledge that everything’s available on your doorstep, as and when you require.

Of course, your family and friends will always be welcome to visit.

At Selwyn Heights, you have the choice of an active lifestyle or a quiet life, companionship or privacy, with everything provided for you within a safe and secure environment.