Easy-living Options for Carolyn O'Sullivan
Papamoa Sands
61 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa Beach
In Brief
Papamoa Sands is a large sunny village with a variety of one and two bedroom villas.
At the centre of the village is a spacious community centre which has room for entertaining and gatherings. There is a pool table, barbeque area and a library. Village management are also located in the building.
The village is part of the group of Freedom Lifestyle Villages and is attractive in that when a villa is sold the exiting residents keep any capital gain less an exit fee.
Notes
Residents enter the village by signing a Lifetime Site Agreement.
Ocean Shores (LTO)
80 Maranui Street, Mt Maunganui
In Brief
Ocean Shores is a large village which is part of the Arvida group. It has a resort type feel to it with beautiful entry and dining areas.
The village is set on large grounds and has a bowling green and swimming pool.
Notes
LTO is an abbreviation for License to Occupy. Learn more about this here.
Buying Criteria
Priced at $600,000-$800,000
Prefer the Mount Maunganui/Papamoa area
Village setting
Prefer a stand alone house
Two bedrooms
One car park
No stairs
Low maintenance
Guest parking