Australia’s first retirement community built on a racecourse, Bernborough Ascot by Lendlease, 7km from Brisbane CBD, opened in November 2020 and a search on its website reveals 11 of the 69 units are for sale form $660K to $910K.
Now it’s been announced the second stage, 53 apartments in a seven storeys tower, named Poinciana House, will be built from early next year.
The second tower is designed by Cottee Parker. It will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments offering views, open plan living, large balconies for entertaining, and high-quality finishes.
To be developed over four stages under an agreement with Brisbane Racing Club, the $270-million Bernborough Ascot will – on completion – feature around 300 independent living apartments and penthouse-style homes.
Residents in the first stage already have a Masters Club and Lounge, kitchen and dining, bar, private cinema, library, and concierge service. The second stage will add 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.
Bernborough Ascot, which looks over Doomben Racecourse, is a short walk from the new Racecourse Village, which includes shopping, dining, and health.
“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,” Nathan Cockerill, Lendlease Retirement Living Managing Director, said.
