The second stage of Australia’s first over 55s vertical retirement community built on a racecourse, Bernborough Ascot, which comprises 53 luxury apartments will commence construction in early 2023.
Designed by award-winning architects Cottee Parker, the seven-storey tower known as Poinciana House, will feature one, two and three-bedroom apartments offering views, open plan living, large balconies for entertaining, high-quality finishes including state-of-the-art kitchens, stainless steel appliances and ample storage.
Residents already enjoy a range of exclusive five-star facilities including a Masters Club and Lounge, kitchen and dining, bar, private cinema, library, and concierge service.
The new lifestyle amenities in the second stage will consist of an outdoor bowling green, health and wellness studio with a pool, yoga space, gymnasium and consulting rooms, a private rooftop terrace, restaurant, and outdoor dining areas.
Developed over four stages under an agreement with Brisbane Racing Club, the $270 million precinct will include around 300 oversized independent living apartments and penthouse style homes when complete along with spectacular city views and private resort-style amenities.
Bernborough Ascot is seven kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and a short walk from the new Racecourse Village, which offers a range of everyday services such as shopping, dining, and health.
Lendlease Retirement Living managing director Nathan Cockerill: “Retirees looking for a luxurious retirement living experience will be drawn to Bernborough Ascots urban location.
“We’re creating a connected community where residents have the utmost choice and opportunity to pursue an active lifestyle, being close to all essential health and community services, shopping, and sporting facilities.
“Residents can do as much, or as little, as they wish to participate in. Wellbeing is critical in our design, so there will be an abundance of lifestyle amenities as part of the second stage.”
Brisbane Racing Club chairman Neville Bell: “The second stage of Bernborough Ascot is an exciting step in Brisbane Racing Club’s $1.5 billion Masterplan.
“Following the success of the first stage, Fig Tree House, we look forward to growing our community at the Doomben Racecourse precinct.
“The abundance of amenities in this next stage creates an environment that welcomes and invites residents to be active in a community setting. We’re thrilled to partner with Lendlease to create a fantastic trackside retirement option, the first of its kind in Australia.”