The Reserve
About
The Reserve, the latest addition to the Lifestyle SA villages, boasts 147 well-designed homes amid a landscape dotted with tall trees and extensive greenery, giving the estate a mature and established ambiance. This premier living community combines modern living with nature's touch, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a serene and stylish lifestyle.
The facts
- Accommodation type
- Over-55 land-lease community
- Development status
- Existing
- Address
- 100 Sir James Hardy Way, Woodcroft SA 5162
- Year built
- Operator to confirm
- Bedrooms
- Operator to confirm
- Pet policy
- Operator to confirm
Location
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Reserve located?
The Reserve is located at 100 Sir James Hardy Way, Woodcroft SA 5162, Australia.What type of community is The Reserve?
The Reserve is a land-lease (over-55s) community in Woodcroft, SA. 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 The Reserve pet-friendly?
Pet acceptance isn't listed as an advertised feature for The Reserve. Many over-55s communities do allow pets under their by-laws — contact The Reserve directly to confirm whether pets are permitted and any conditions that apply.What other retirement villages are near The Reserve?
The Reserve is in Woodcroft, SA. To compare against other options in the area, browse all over-55s villages in Woodcroft at /suburb/sa/woodcroft-5162, or explore the full South Australia map at /map?state=SA.How do I contact The Reserve?
You can reach The Reserve via the following channels: Phone: (08) 8125 4100. Website: https://www.lifestylesa.com.au/retirement-villages/woodcroft. You can also send an enquiry through this listing page and the village will be notified directly.Who runs The Reserve, and is the information on this page verified?
The Reserve 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 The Reserve, you can claim this listing for free at /operator/claim?listing=4d059156-6521-40cf-8e38-fbca39c0684a to update details, respond to enquiries, and add photos, pricing and resident-facing FAQs.
Run The Reserve? Claim this listing for free to write your own answers and add pricing, photos and contact details.
Nearby villages
Other retirement villages and over-55s communities in South Australia.
- Ackland Park Retirement Village · Everard Park SA
- Alexandrina Cove Lifestyle Village · Hindmarsh Island SA
- Angle Vale Gardens Retirement Estate · Angle Vale SA