	{"id":24183,"date":"2019-05-23T04:41:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T04:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=24183"},"modified":"2019-05-23T04:42:11","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T04:42:11","slug":"vibrant-community-on-offer-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/real-estate\/vibrant-community-on-offer-at\/","title":{"rendered":"Vibrant community on offer at"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resortstyle facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula in the suburb of Leopold, a short drive from the centre of the regional city of Geelong and the spectacular Great Ocean Road and its surrounding towns and beaches.<\/p>\n<p>The village is in close proximity to public transport, shopping centres, medical facilities and a sealed walking track for those wishing to keep fit. Leopold is one of the major growth areas in Geelong and Gateway Plaza Leopold has recently doubled in size with a theatre complex to be added.<\/p>\n<p>The village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious villas. These villas comprise two and three bedrooms with single and double garages, one or two bathrooms, delightfully planned kitchens and open-plan living all set in beautifully landscaped gardens.<\/p>\n<p>The state-of-the-art community centre incorporates lounge, dining, games area with three billiard tables, theatre room and a well-stocked library.<\/p>\n<p>There is a gymnasium, heated indoor pool, spa and sauna.<\/p>\n<p>There are numerous lifestyleenhancing activities available such as singing group, aqua aerobics, gym classes, bowls, and bocce, walking group, billiards, cards games, bingo, art, craft and happy hour.<\/p>\n<p>The beautiful landscaped gardens are enhanced by a bowling green, bocce court, croquet court and a lovely enclosed barbecue area. Caravan and boat storage is available.<\/p>\n<p>SALES: From $380,000, there are so many options to live the retirement you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>We have a stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom, double-garage option. The main bedroom has a spacious walkin robe and a large ensuite including walk-in shower.<\/p>\n<p>The other two bedrooms share a bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen, dining and lounge are spacious and stylish, soaking up the sun with north facing doors and windows. There is central heating and cooling and solar panels for powersaving.<\/p>\n<p>We also have on the market beautifully appointed villas comprises two or three bedrooms, one bathroom, two toilets and a 1\u00bc garage with remote control access. These architecturally designed villas are open plan and spacious, with cathedral ceilings in the living area and includes quality fittings, stylish appliances, with central heating\/ cooling.<\/p>\n<p>The master bedroom contains a walkin robe with built-in robes to second and third bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Lovely glass sliding doors lead from the living area onto a patio with pergola.<\/p>\n<p>The grounds are maintained and all villas enjoy a private backyard.<\/p>\n<p>The village is open for inspection Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Staff will be happy to take you on a tour of the village, answer any questions you may have and provide you with plans of the villas and any other information you may require.<\/p>\n<p>Please phone 5250 1675 to make an appointment or to request an information pack, which will be mailed to you.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the website, kensingtonretirementvillage.com.au, or email info@kensingtonrv.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resortstyle facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula in the suburb of Leopold, a short drive from the centre of the regional city of Geelong and the spectacular Great Ocean Road and its surrounding towns and beaches. 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