The Hillford Review

It all started when a group of as many as 150 aging local baby boomers working hard to communicate to ministers and developers their desire to have a retirement village. A place where they can enjoy their retirement life with like-minded senior citizens. After 20 years of planning and consideration, the authority finally announced the launch of the Hillford Retirement Resort, the first of its kind here in Singapore. The baby boomers were overjoyed upon hearing the good news. World Class Land, a subsidiary of Aspial Corp, will develop the first retirement village at Jalan Jurong Kechil Road, on a plot of land of about 10,170 square metre. Singapore is one of the fastest ageing nations in the world. The current group of age 65 and more will be doubled in the next few years. By year 2020, it will grow to be about 600,000! Hence, this retirement village or resort comes timely. The response from the market was pretty encouraging; they, mainly are looking forward to enjoy the services, facilities and in-house care management, such as having a dedicated 24-hour concierge to offer high-quality service and to organize activities for the senior community. Some of the comments are, I quote: "I hope the developers pay heed not just to the housing needs but also the lifestyle and care services, which are what seniors want and value more." "those retirees in the picture are from 55 to 70, look very healthy and happy but want to live in a retirement village/resort to enjoy a different life style in their twilight years" "In Shanghai, classmates can stay together at retirement villages. I am glad it is happening here..." “This is the biggest piece of news I have heard this year.” However, there are also concerned voices,  I quote: "not a good idea to isolate the old people from the young like this" "Living in this environment means I am unwanted by my children or single with nowhere to go to. Lonely all the time…" These concerns are certainly valid, but in Hillford, the developer has taken great care to ensure the residents are in good hands. Some of the features and benefits are: * A resort-styled development for active and independent seniors * Total resort concept with a variety of facilities including clubhouse, game rooms, gym,  swimming pool, library, movie theatre, multi-purpose hall and more.. * A 24-hour concierge desk to offer comprehensive services to the residents * “Pay as you use” special services like domestic help, meals and medical care * Dedicated resort manager to plan and organize activities for the residents Furthermore, elderly friendly features are also incorporated into the interior design of the units in Hillford retirement village, including but not limited to: * Two way light switch installed near bedside and upon bedroom entry * All switches are of a large easy-touch rocker type mounted at 1.2m from finished floor level * Sliding door for bathroom entry for easier operation * Lever handles to doors and cupboard, door keys, lever taps and controls that can be used by elderly with limited grip, mounted at an elderly friendly height * Most importantly, emergency call bell alarm system at bedroom and bathroom, linked to Concierge Service Counter Also, for the convenience of the residences, a comprehensive suite of facilities and essential services comprising of medical services, eldercare, childcare, restaurants and conveniences where their daily needs will be well taken care of. A total of 18 units of non-residentials space are zoned for such purposes that  create unique and yet a totally new and engaging lifestyle for the retired residents All the above are carefully thought through and brainstormed to ensure the community of seniors living within The Hillford can live independently without the feeling that they are staying in a nursing home. There a total of 281 units available, of which, 186 units are 1 bedroom, 55 units are 2 bedrooms and 40 are 2 bedroom with dual key. The prices are pretty attractive starting at $4xxk for 1 bedroom(398-431 sqft), $5xxK for 2 bedroom(506-560 sqft) and $7xxk for the dual key 2 bedroom(657sqft). Word of conscious though, the tenure for this resort style "Apartment for Senior Living" is 60 years, hence, interested buyers or investors must understand that there will be restriction in term of the loan period. There is no restriction for foreign buyers. For more information, visit http://www.hillfordretirementresort.com or call saleperson, Teo Chang Wee at +65 98534284
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