The 90-Acre Difference: Why Space Matters in Retirement
- Longridge Country Estate
- Jan 23
- 3 min read
When people look at retirement villages in the city, they often see a similar pattern: units lined up in rows, shared walls, and very little green space between homes. Longridge is different because of the land it sits on.
Getting More for Your Budget
Many residents move here from Auckland and other cities because they want more for their budget. In a city retirement village, that budget might only cover a small apartment. At Longridge, it provides a modern, standalone villa with its own garden and privacy.
Village Acreage and Layout
Most people considering a retirement village worry about downsizing too far or being "boxed in". At Longridge, we have 90 acres, which changes how the village is laid out.
Because of our acreage, we don’t have to build units joined together in long rows.
Most of our homes are standalone villas. This means you have your own driveway, your own lawn, and space between you and your neighbour. Even our duplexes, like the Hauraki, are designed to feel separate with their own garden and patio area.
Standalone Villas and Privacy
Set across 90 sunny, north-facing acres in Paeroa, we have the room to build differently. For most residents, this means:
No shared walls with neighbours.
Your own private driveway to park on.
Your own patio, lawn, and garden area.
Wide streets that feel like a neighbourhood.
The Detail Inside
Space is also about how our villas feel when you are standing in them. At Longridge we focus on practical, single-level living with high-quality finishes.
Kitchens: Designer kitchens with the option for stone benchtops.
Bathrooms: Fully tiled bathrooms with walk-in showers and underfloor heating in many designs.
Practicality: Every two-bedroom villa includes a study or office and a separate guest toilet.
Future-proofed: Villas feature wider doorways, level entry thresholds, and are pre-wired for electric vehicles.
Choice and Lifestyle
Because we are not trying to fit as many units as possible onto a small site, we are able to offer a variety of villa styles and layouts. Our villas range from 111m² to 167m². While the Hauraki duplex is a popular option, our standalone two and three-bedroom villas provide extra independence.
The extra space across the village also allows for:
Two large communal fruit orchards and a vegetable garden.
Space to park a motorhome or boat.
Views of the Coromandel Ranges from across the estate.
Why Paeroa?
Many residents choose Longridge to escape city noise and traffic. Paeroa offers a different pace of life.
The Town: A social community with independent shops, cafes, and clubs like the golf club, bowling green, and RSA.
The Outdoors: You are near the Karangahake Gorge and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
Centrally located for family visiting from Auckland, Hamilton, or Tauranga.
Visit Longridge
Ninety acres is hard to picture until you’re standing in the middle of it. For people used to city-based retirement villages, the scale of Longridge is a pleasant surprise.
Address: 44 Waimarei Ave, Paeroa.
Free Phone: 0800 928 928
Open Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm.
Weekends: By appointment.
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