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Retirement Community at Lake Macquarie

Would you love a beautiful waterfront retirement? Absolutely! Would you love your own jetty only moments from your front door? To step onto a boat and just sit or fish any time you like? Then retire to the lakeside leisure of Bolton Point, a picturesque village nestled into the gently lapping shores of Lake Macquarie in the Hunter region. And believe us; it’s a magnificent location. From your leafy streetscapes alive with bird song, to the delightful homes and facilities among the trees, Bolton Point is a beautiful place; a community of friends living a relaxed lakeside life surrounded by the renowned sense of mateship that typifies RSL Care.

to Bolton Point Retirement Community at Lake Macquarie

Moving here was a great decision. We love that there is so much to do – entertainment, BBQs, Happy Hour. Everyone looks out for each other, which is really nice.

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Your lakeside lifestyle 4

Your lakeside community 5

Reassuring choices 6

Your lakeside home 7

Floorplans 8

Frequently asked questions 12

Your village at a glance 14

For more information please contact RSL Care on 1300 558 648 or email [email protected]


Cover and this image: Lifestyle shots – not on location

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Your lakeside lifestyleLife here revolves around magnificent Lake Macquarie – your home and community centre have all the benefits of refreshing breezes, a north-east facing aspect and a comfortable coastal climate. Once you’ve absorbed enough of the sparkling blue landscape, it’s time to enjoy every aspect of the Bolton Point lifestyle. We could start with the jetty, such a focal point for family and friends, or the shoreline, perfect for a waterfront walk or barbecue with friends and family.

Mix and mingle or go head-to-head in a game of billiards. Your library is a quiet oasis with a great collection of books to escape into an adventure or biography. At Bolton Point, you’ll live a vibrant and varied life among like-minded retirees, a life that can be as lively or leisurely as you want it to be.

The thing that stood out the most in comparison to other villages was the view and the layout. It’s a beautiful place. F R E D O V E R V L I E T, R E S I D E N T ^

Lifestyle shots – not on location

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Your lakeside communityIf the gentle lap of the water along the edges of your lakeside community isn’t enough to wash away the stresses, the warmth and friendliness of RSL Care will be. At RSL Care we put as much time and energy into building a close community as we put into building fine homes and villages. So when you wander the leafy lanes of your lakeside, bush lined village, there’s a real sense of serenity. You can feel it all around you and see it in the faces of your neighbours.

There’s also a sense of security thanks to some special RSL Care extras.

Your Bolton Point home is fitted with a 24 hour emergency call system for assistance when you need it. Naturally we hope you never do, but it’s reassuring to know it’s there.

Equally pleasing is the peace and quiet. So your home, your streets and your nights will be blissfully V8 and rowdy neighbour free.

When we sit looking out at our view thinking ‘how beautiful is this?’ we know we are in the right place at the right time in our lives.J E A N A N D B I L L F I E L D, R E S I D E N T S ^

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Reassuring choices When you’re considering retirement living, it’s good to know that RSL Care provides a flexible range of accommodation options and support services to meet your changing needs. After all, at RSL Care we understand that life is not about one size fits all. It’s about individuality, choice and peace of mind. It’s working together to find the best solutions to support you.

Behind this understanding is a proud history of caring for and supporting the Service, Ex-Service and broader Australian community. The ANZAC values of mateship, courage and respect that inspired our work more than 75 years ago are today embodied by professionally trained staff who ensure that your experience with RSL Care is the very best it can possibly be.

RSL Care is a not-for-profit charitable care provider that reinvests funds generated from its activities into supporting the Service and Ex-Service community, its dependants and other deserving members of the broader Australian community. With RSL Care, you can feel secure knowing that your retirement is in good hands and that your support is helping us to help others. Now that’s reassuring.

Please feel free to contact us on 1300 076 566 to talk about your care and support options, or if you ever find life at home too hard, we can assist on 1300 781 775.

Lifestyle shot – not on location

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Your lakeside homeWhen you live in such a majestic location, there’s one thing you want to see plenty of in a home: windows. And you won’t be disappointed. While still maintaining privacy, your villa has well positioned and sizable windows to ensure those views and breezes are there the moment you draw the curtains. A generous open plan lounge and dining area leads onto a large terrace overlooking the lake. Your master bedroom also leads straight onto the terrace which is a perfect spot for some early morning tea and toast.

All Bolton Point villas are thoughtfully designed for easy retirement life and come with a garage and a few extra special RSL Care features as standard – reverse cycle air conditioning and a 24 hour emergency call system.

Your Bolton Point view overlooking the lake

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Plan 16 Plan 24Specifications*

Area 79m2 8.5sq

Garage 19m2 2.0sq

Terrace 13m2 1.4sq

Total 111m2 11.9sq

Specifications*

Area 81m2 8.7sq

Garage 20m2 2.2sq

Terrace 13m2 1.4sq

Total 114m2 12.3sq

2 BEDROOM + 1 CAR GARAGE


*Dimensions, finishes and layout are indicative only.

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Plan 30 Plan 48Specifications*

Area 81m2 8.7sq

Garage 20m2 2.2sq

Terrace 13m2 1.4sq

Total 114m2 12.3sq

Specifications*

Area 97m2 10.4sq

Garage 20m2 2.2sq

Terrace 11m2 1.2sq

Total 128m2 13.8sq



*Dimensions, finishes and layout are indicative only.

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Bolton Point site map

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE


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Frequently asked questions about retirement living at Bolton PointIS RSL CARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO EX-SERVICE PERSONS?

Not at all! We pride ourselves on providing quality aged care services and retirement lifestyle options to all members of the Australian community.

WHAT IS RETIREMENT LIVING?

Retirement living is a community style, independent living arrangement with specially designed residences to suit the needs of older people. There are many styles of villages and accommodation options in Australia, including independent living villas, units, studios and apartments, with services and facilities varying from village to village. Retirement living is being independent in your own home surrounded by neighbours and friends, with the benefit of maintained gardens and community facilities, as well as the security of a 24 hour emergency call system.

RSL Care offers integrated care services including independent retirement living, in-home care and support and residential aged care.

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE INTO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE?

Moving to a retirement village is a very personal decision that differs for everyone. Only you can decide when the time is right, but don’t wait too long! The most frequent comment we hear from our residents is: “We wish we had made the move to Bolton Point years ago.”

People generally move into a retirement village like Bolton Point when they start to feel the family home is too large and the upkeep is too much, which makes downsizing to a retirement village a great option. Other reasons include wanting to be more social or to be in a supportive community of like-minded people.

Bolton Point has been designed to meet your accommodation, social and recreational needs. Living in a community with people who have similar interests and hobbies often gives our residents a new lease on life.

DOES RSL CARE OWN BOLTON POINT?

Yes, Bolton Point was acquired by RSL Care in 2006. There are 54 independent living units and a 89 bed aged care facility on site.

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IS CARE AVAILABLE AT BOLTON POINT IF MY NEEDS CHANGE IN THE FUTURE?

RSL Care is an integrated service provider of retirement living, in-home care, support, and residential aged care. To arrange an appointment to find out how you can access care services please phone 1300 076 566.

A residential aged care community is located onsite at Bolton Point, providing care and support 24 hours a day. Our team of nursing, personal care and therapy specialists caters for low, high and dementia care needs in a homely environment.

WILL I ‘OWN’ MY VILLA AT BOLTON POINT?

The term ‘tenure’ describes the legal basis for occupation or ownership rights. Tenure at Bolton Point is in the form of a lease with RSL Care. In exchange for the lease, you provide an interest free loan to RSL Care for the market value of the villa. Under the lease arrangement, RSL Care retains ownership of the title that comprises the entire village and signs a lease with each resident granting them a long-term (99 year) exclusive right to occupy their villa. Each resident’s occupation rights are protected as a result of their lease being registered on the title to the village land. A lease is the most common type of tenure enjoyed by residents of retirement villages in New South Wales.

We recommend you consult a legal advisor to ensure you fully understand the implications of the leasehold arrangement at Bolton Point.

DO I HAVE TO BE RETIRED TO LIVE AT BOLTON POINT?

You’ll obviously have more time to enjoy all our wonderful facilities if you are! But no, many of our residents enjoy working and volunteering after they move in. The only requirement is that at least one person on the Residence Agreement has to be 55 or over.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER?

The Village Manager runs all village administration on a day to day basis, and manages staff and contractors responsible for property, gardens and grounds maintenance and emergency response. The Village Manager is your primary contact to access services and facilities within the village.

CAN GUESTS STAY WITH US?

Yes, this is your home. Friends and family are very welcome to stay with you in your villa for a time and may use the communal facilities while in your company. Consideration of other residents and their ability to also enjoy these facilities is important to remember when guests are present.

CAN I BRING MY PET?

At this time, only assistance animals are permitted within Bolton Point Retirement Community. Criteria apply.

MAY WE RENT OR SUB-LET OUR VILLA AT BOLTON POINT?

RSL Care only allows short term rental of your villa, in accordance with the terms of the Retirement Village Act (NSW) 1999.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I WANT TO GO ON HOLIDAYS?

Easy! Just pack up and go, knowing that your home and garden will be taken care of while you’re away.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER FEES OR CHARGES THAT I NEED TO PAY?

A monthly Recurrent Charge (RC) is payable to cover the cost of council and water rates, maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment, common areas, gardens, lawns, energy costs of public and common property areas, village management and other general costs of running and maintaining the village.The RC does not include charges for personal services such as laundry, meals or cleaning the interior of your home. The details and the amount of the RC and a copy of the village budget are available upon request from your sales consultant.

HOW IS THE RECURRENT CHARGE DETERMINED?

The RC is determined in consultation with the village residents. Charges are set and reviewed annually, and can only be increased in line with inflation or if the residents agree by a special majority.

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LOCATION, LOCATION

• Lakeside setting• Absolute waterfront• Near Toronto

NEARBY SHOPPING

• Woodrising Shopping Centre • Toronto Shopping Centre

NEARBY SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

• Toronto Workers Club• Toronto Workers Bowling Club• Lake Macquarie Tennis Club• Toronto Workers Tennis Club• Toronto Golf Club • Toronto Indoor Swim Centre • RSL Diggers Club Toronto• Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto• Lake Macquarie Art Gallery & Cafe• Restaurants and cafes

NEARBY MEDICAL CENTRES

• Woodrising Medical Centre • Toronto Private Hospital and

Medical Services • Belmont Public Hospital • John Hunter Hospital

NEARBY TRANSPORT

• Village bus for regular excursions

• Bus stop at front gate

• Fassifern Railway Station

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Boating and sailing

• Fishing

YOUR BOLTON POINT COMMUNITY

• Active, friendly and social community

• Feeling of belonging

YOUR COMMUNITY CENTRE

• Recreation centre

• Snooker room

• Shaded barbecue area

• Cinema room

• Computer room

• Craft room

• Library

YOUR VILLAGE OUTDOORS

• Village jetty for fishing and boating• Landscaped gardens• Bushland setting• Nature walks to adjoining reserve

Your village at a glance

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YOUR EXTRA SUPPORT SERVICES

• 24 hour emergency call system• RSL HomeCare – in-home services

YOUR BOLTON POINT VILLA

• Contemporary design• Generous open plan living• Level layout • Large bedrooms• Master leads to terrace• Reverse cycle air conditioning

DISCLAIMERThe plans, examples and information contained within this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and should not, without further inquiry, be relied upon as to their ultimate accuracy.

To the extent permitted by law, RSL Care Limited will not be responsible for any loss or damage that may be incurred as a result of your reliance upon this brochure.

^The images of people used in the brochure are not of the residents who have provided testimonials.


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Call 1300 558 648 to arrange an inspection of our display homes at 12 The Ridgeway Bolton Point NSW 2283www.rslcare.com.au

DirectionsFrom Main Road turn at the Fennell Bay Primary School, following Bay Road, then turn onto Middle Point Road. As the road reaches the point, the road becomes The Ridgeway. This is the entrance to Bolton Point.

Places of interest1 Bolton Point Retirement Community

2 Woodrising Shopping Centre & Medical Centre

3 Lake Macquarie Art Gallery & Cafe

4 Fassifern Railway Station

5 Toronto Workers Club/Bowls/Tennis Clubs

6 RSL Diggers Club

7 Toronto Shopping Centre

8 Royal Motor Yacht Club

9 Restaurants and Cafes

10 Toronto Private Hospital & Medical Services

11 Toronto Indoor Swim Centre

12 Toronto Golf Club

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