Independent Living Apartments

Athelstan Camberwell – Independence, freedom and peace of mind

Retirement living is a housing option that is growing in popularity, particularly for those in the community who are looking at downsizing from a traditional family home, or seeking a secure and independent lifestyle with fewer concerns.

With this in mind, Villa Maria has embarked on its first major retirement village development, Athelstan Camberwell.

Nestled in the heart of Camberwell, Athelstan sets new standards in luxury independent living in a comfortable and convenient location.

Developed in conjunction with LU Simon Builders – one of Victoria’s leading builders – Athelstan will comprise of 66 contemporary and elegantly designed independent living apartments on four levels, complemented by a comprehensive suite of community facilities and services, including a coffee lounge and bar, restaurant and private dining room, library, internet area, wellness centre, beauty salon and cinema.

Located on Camberwell Road, Athelstan is a short stroll from the Burke Rd shopping precinct, Rivoli Cinemas, restaurants, parks, and leisure and sporting facilities with excellent access to public transport.

Athelstan Camberwell is expected to be completed in mid 2012.

The Athelstan Display Suite at 391 Camberwell Road is now open with visitors welcomed Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, or by appointment.

For more information visit: www.athelstan.com.au or call Sales Manager Dianne Lane on 9882 5800 or 1800 799 087. 
 

Independent Living Units

The Independent Living Units are owned and managed by the Office of Housing but are built on land leased from Villa Maria. The Office of Housing's Ringwood branch manages the Villara units in Wantirna and Reservoir branch manages the Bundoora units. Villa Maria retains sponsorship rights for admitting residents into the independent living units.

The Villara units are located at: 357 Stud Road, Wantirna South 3152. There are 39 independent living units. There is one two-bedroom unit; with the remainder being one-bedroom units.

Bundoora units are located at: 1430 Plenty Road, Bundoora 3083. There are 24 one-bedroom Independent Living Units in Bundoora.
 

How do I get access to Independent Living Units?

The Office of Housing must have assessed applicants for the units as eligible for public housing. They must have been allocated an application number; receive the full pension; and have assets less than $30,000, with discretionary up to $60,000.

Applicants must have lived in the local municipality for at least two years. Alternatively, applicants must be seeking to relocate in order to live near direct family members that have at least a two years' relationship with the municipality.

Applicants must be over 55 years of age, unless extenuating circumstances exist and the applicant is known via services of Villa Maria and the Office of Housing approves the applicant.
 

For information on accessing Independent Living Units contact:

Villa Maria (03) 9855 7600 during business hours