Australia’s first vertical retirement community within a racecourse has opened in Brisbane.
Part of Brisbane Racing Club’s (BRC) $1.5 billion precinct rejuvenation and an addition to Keyton’s Bernborough Ascot, Poinciana House was opened by Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls this morning (May 7).
Keyton Chief Executive Officer Nathan Cockerill said Poinciana House, positioned alongside Doomben Racecourse, redefined the concept of vertical seniors’ living.
“It’s a more connected community, focused on a vibrant and fulfilled lifestyle in a luxurious setting,” Mr Cockerill said.
He said with 53 architecturally designed independent living apartments, Poinciana House added to the sold-out Fig Tree House, and introduced a range of additional resort-style amenities.
“Residents can now enjoy a private rooftop terrace, pool, fitness studio, consulting rooms with a variety of allied health services, which complement the existing facilities as well as a new café and existing Trackside Lounge, art studio, library, and private theatre.”
Mr Cockerill said the design of the apartments considered how people wanted to live and had been shaped by the demands of the new wave of retirees with spacious open plan designs and living areas, study nooks and plenty of storage and natural light.
“With retirement living evolving as more people choose to ‘age in place’, Bernborough Ascot represents the future of the sector with the co-location of Opal Healthcare’s Ascot Grove Care Community next door due to be completed in 2027.”
