While many retirees opt for a tree or sea-change, others prefer to stay among the amenities of a big city – but convenience often means sacrificing space and community features. Not so at the new Bernborough Ascot, which offers resort-style retirement living just eight kilometres from the CBD in Brisbane’s leafy Ascot. Here, residents can enjoy a host of modern comforts, expansive living spaces and a tight-knit community with ample activities for leisure and social connection.
Bernborough Ascot’s highly anticipated second building, Poinciana House, is currently under construction. “It’s a more connected community, focusing on a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in a luxurious setting,” says Nathan Cockerill, CEO at Keyton, one of Australia’s leading retirement village developers. “Current residents already enjoy extensive and busy social opportunities within a lively community.
” Part of Brisbane Racing Club’s $1.5 billion masterplan, which is transforming the Doomben and Eagle Farm areas, Bernborough Ascot sits adjacent to the popular Doomben Racecourse and is the first vertical retirement community built within a racecourse precinct. Bernborough Ascot has two residential buildings.
The first, Figtree House, is already complete, sold out and home to a number of residents. The second, Poinciana House, is nearing completion and offers prospective buyers an exciting opportunity to confidently retire in an established and sought-after community. There are 53 apartments in Poinciana House, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes available.
The apartments are architecturally designed and feature a contemporary aesthetic of restrained luxury, with premium fixtures, fittings and craftsmanship. Each home is also equipped with a large open-plan balcony, which is perfect for entertaining friends and family. Enjoy Brisbane's city skyline in the distance.
For those seeking an environmentally friendly place to live, Bernborough Ascot champions sustainability. In fact, it’s one of Australia’s first retirement communities to gain a 6-Star Green Star Community rating. “With more Australians recognising the value of living in a sustainable home and community, demand is growing for retirement living options that deliver greater resilience, efficiencies and value for residents, while at the same time protecting the environment for future generations,” Mr Cockerill says.
This commitment includes cleverly designed floorplans that maximise airflow and shading; rooftop solar panels and energy-efficient fixtures. The surrounding environment is similarly considered, with Keyton taking great care to save a 75-year-old weeping fig tree that remains part of the community and is expected to live for up to 200 years. Residents at Bernborough Ascot have access to a variety of on-site amenities designed to foster wellness and a connection within the community.
There’s already an established master’s lounge with a cafe, bar and views over the racecourse, plus a garden-facing art studio, a library and a private theatre. Poinciana House will extend the amenities even further, introducing a private rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Brisbane city. The building will likewise feature a restaurant, an outdoor entertaining area, a bowling green, heated indoor pool, gym and fitness studio, and consulting rooms to accommodate a range of allied health services.
Resort-style resident amenities include a heated indoor pool. Bernborough Ascot’s Village Management team are located on site, with a 24-hour emergency call service and a concierge available to help facilitate resident requests, sign for parcels and provide support. The team includes health and wellbeing coordinators who will work with Bernborough Ascot residents to implement health and wellbeing programs that cater to diverse needs.
“The wellbeing program is a holistic approach to health and happiness, ensuring residents have access to a program that empowers them to live their best life in our vibrant community,” Mr Cockerill says. “The lifestyle on offer at Bernborough Ascot promotes a deep sense of community with a focus on safety, security and wellbeing.” Bernborough Ascot is located in the peaceful inner Brisbane suburb of Ascot, which is closely associated with the city’s racing scene.
It is home to two sprawling racecourses, along with bustling shopping precincts housing high-end boutiques, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and more. The suburb has a shopping centre, parks, medical facilities, convenient public transport including a train station, and a friendly ambience. Enjoy the best of both worlds, with a central location that offers space to entertain.
Bernborough Ascot is perfectly positioned to maximise the suburb’s lifestyle, situated metres from everything the area has to offer. Likewise, it’s close to the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the CBD and inner-city suburbs like Newstead, New Farm and Teneriffe. Ascot is also next-door to vibrant dining hotspots Portside Wharf and Fortitude Valley’s James Street.
For keen travellers, Brisbane Airport and Brisbane International Cruise Terminal are just 10-20 minutes away by car. To learn more about the retirement lifestyle available at Bernborough Ascot, visit the website or enquire below..
