Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate
About
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Kincumba Mountain and surrounded by 40 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate located in Erina, New South Wales, presents a serene and idyllic setting for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy their retirement years. This tranquil estate offers residents not just a place to live, but a vibrant community where they can thrive, engage in various activities, and enjoy the beauty of nature right at their doorstep.
The facts
- Accommodation type
- Over-55 land-lease community
- Development status
- Existing
- Address
- 61 Karalta Road, Erina NSW 2250
- Year built
- Operator to confirm
- Bedrooms
- Operator to confirm
- Pet policy
- Operator to confirm
Location
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate located?
Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate is located at 61 Karalta Road, Erina NSW 2250, Australia.What type of community is Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate?
Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate is a land-lease (over-55s) community in Erina, NSW. In a land-lease community, residents own the home but rent the land beneath it from the operator. There is no deferred management fee — residents pay a weekly site fee instead, and most are eligible for Commonwealth Rent Assistance toward that fee. When leaving, residents keep the proceeds from selling their home.Is Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate pet-friendly?
Pet acceptance isn't listed as an advertised feature for Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate. Many over-55s communities do allow pets under their by-laws — contact Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate directly to confirm whether pets are permitted and any conditions that apply.What other retirement villages are near Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate?
Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate is in Erina, NSW. To compare against other options in the area, browse all over-55s villages in Erina at /suburb/nsw/erina-2250, or explore the full New South Wales map at /map?state=NSW.How do I contact Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate?
Send an enquiry through this listing page — Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate will be notified directly. Once the village's operator claims and verifies their listing, direct contact details will appear here.Who runs Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate, and is the information on this page verified?
Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate has not yet been claimed by its operator on over55s.au. The current listing is built from publicly available information. If you own or manage Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate, you can claim this listing for free at /operator/claim?listing=fa617bd3-aa17-43c9-a3b7-97b28d4e10ab to update details, respond to enquiries, and add photos, pricing and resident-facing FAQs.
Run Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate? Claim this listing for free to write your own answers and add pricing, photos and contact details.
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