Durban – The retirement years are often associated with downsizing as spatial needs diminish and retirees seek a more hassle-free lifestyle.
Maisonettes, which are a compact and affordable housing option, are a popular choice for retirees with more estates incorporating them through stylish yet functional design.
“The retirement years come with unique practical solutions, but these must be complemented by aesthetic appeal,” explained Barto van der Merwe, Managing Director of Renishaw Property Developments, a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Crookes Brothers Limited.
“We’ve noted maisonettes as one of the most in-demand housing styles for retirees, particularly in estates where they’ve been built with high-quality materials and innovative designs.”
Maisonettes are a single-style home unit in a vertically attached structure, providing the many advantages of a freestanding home with the convenience and community feel of sectional title living.
Van der Merwe says maisonettes are a great option for retirees when considering the following benefits:
1. Single-Level Design
Maisonettes are ideally suited to retirees thanks to their single-storey design.
Without the hindrance of internal stairs, these homes eliminate mobility concerns and reduce the risk of injury, making them the perfect place for ageing residents as well as accommodating assisted-living needs later in life.
2. Low-Maintenance Lifestyle
Maisonettes for retirees can often be found within well-maintained estates, where garden services, exterior maintenance, and security are included in monthly levies.
This provides lock-up-and-go convenience, which is ideal for retirees who wish to travel or simply avoid the hassle of home upkeep.
3. Private Yet Connected
While maisonettes are vertically connected, they have separate entrances and share limited walls, providing a high level of privacy.
Yet this interconnected design also offers a sense of community, offering retired residents the balance of independence without isolation.
4. Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces
Most maisonette designs include covered verandas or patios, and landscaped environments that allow for outdoor relaxation and social interaction.
This not only extends the perceived size of the home, but also blends indoor comfort and outdoor accessibility for a healthy, social retirement living.
5. Modern Features
Contemporary maisonettes in retirement estates are being designed with modern retirees in mind, which means premium appliances, fibre connectivity, and often energy-efficient solutions.
6. Affordability
Maisonettes are generally more affordable than freestanding homes, while still offering retirees premium finishes, smart layouts, and comfort.
This is why more retirees looking to downsize are choosing to invest in maisonette designs.
7. Flexibility
The appeal of maisonettes extends from full-time retirement homes to second homes or rental units, making them a flexible investment option for those adding to their portfolio.
8. Re-sale Appeal
Compact homes like maisonettes continue to show strong resale demand, particularly within secure lifestyle estates where community, convenience, and quality living are prioritised.
This makes it a great investment option.
Maisonettes at Renishaw Hills
Renishaw Hills is a mature lifestyle village in Scottburgh on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, nestled comfortably within the 1 300-hectare Renishaw Coastal Precinct.
Far from being just an active retirement community, Renishaw Hills is a premier mature lifestyle estate for individuals over 50, offering a vibrant lifestyle.
The launch of Phase 7 maisonettes at Renishaw Hills provides investors with the ideal housing for retirement, complete with coastal views, elegant design, energy efficiency, and excellent value for money.
Each two-bedroom, two-bathroom maisonette features open-plan living, a covered veranda, and high ceilings that encourage airflow, making them perfect for the coastal climate.
Large windows invite in natural light, while offering scenic views of the estate’s lush greenery and gardens, and every unit is designed for assisted living.
Maisonettes features:
- 2 Bedrooms
- A Garage
- A Communal Garden (inclusive of garden maintenance)
- Kitchen fitted with Smeg appliances
- High-Speed WiFi
- An Inverter
In addition, Renishaw Hills provides retirees with an immersive coastal estate lifestyle through its many features, including:
- Affordable levies covering exterior maintenance, garden services, refuse collection, postal services, fibre optic WiFi, 24/7 security, and healthcare options.
- Exceptional amenities, including over 20 active clubs, communal facilities, and a brand-new bowls green under construction.
- Water security, with an independent water supply, ensures uninterrupted access for residents.
- An area renowned for its incredible natural assets, such as superb beaches – Blue Flag beaches among them – as well as lush coastal forests with extensive mountain biking and hiking trails.
Renishaw Hills also offers investors the option of freestanding homes and their latest apartments, all cleverly designed using the layout of the land so that stairs are not required.
Get in touch!
For more details about Renishaw Hills or to arrange a tour, contact Kelly at 064 198 2693, email sales@renishawhills.co.za, or visit www.renishawhills.co.za.
Check out the available units at Renishaw Hills: https://renishawhills.co.za/available-units/.
