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Summerset Oakleigh South
About this village
Summerset is seeking to create a vibrant, contemporary and diverse community in Oakleigh South with a new, quality continuum of care retirement village. The village will create a community with high quality homes and services catering for a variety of people with different needs and interests, with a distinct character that is timeless and connected with Oakleigh South’s local amenity.
Our new village will integrate with and enhance the local neighbourhood, providing an opportunity for people to age in place and stay in the area they know and love. Summerset will operate the village for years to come and takes pride in being part of the existing vibrant community.
Key Proposal Features
A new village providing a range of accommodation, care and services specifically designed for the over 70s
Provide all staff, resident and visitor parking on site
Substantially less traffic movement than the approved residential development
Extensive landscaped grounds and communal areas
Quality and contemporary building design that is respectful to the local neighbourhood
A trusted and experienced operator with a track record of creating premium communities for seniors
Click here to view a summary of the planned Oakleigh South village.
Where are we now?
Summerset obtained a very supportive Development Plan approval from Monash City Council (Council) in July 2022 and is currently working through the Town Planning approval process with Council.
Subject to Town Planning approval, it is expected that construction of the village will commence in 2024.
What's happened so far?
Summerset has a deep respect for people and communities and is committed to ongoing community engagement as part of the creation process.
Prior to submission of the Development Plan application, Summerset engaged with the local community to introduce ourselves and discuss our vision for the planned Oakleigh South village.
Webinar and Survey
Summerset presented its vision to the local community via webinar. Local residents were given the opportunity to ask Summerset and the design team about the proposal.
Local residents were invited to complete an online survey. Summerset learned that:
Aged care and retirement are an appropriate use for the site.
Quality landscaping, canopy trees, security and parking are important to the local community.
Residents agreed that Summerset should target a reduction in projected increased traffic movements compared to the approved townhouse development and cater for all parking on site
Residents agreed that materials should be sympathetic to the character of Oakleigh South
A diverse range of housing options were sought for those looking for retirement living
Summerset Focus Groups
In August 2022 and March 2023, Summerset facilitated focus groups with local residents at the South Oakleigh Bowling Club. The aim was to better understand what the older community view as important for residential aged care and retirement living, and to gain an understanding of the community sentiment. The attendees were enthusiastic and supportive of Summerset’s plans for a new aged care and retirement village in Oakleigh South.
Details of the feedback to Summerset:
Interested in a range of housing options from 3-bedroom townhouse style products to 1-bedroom apartments
Would like to see an outdoor eating area, a gym and bar/club room
Extensive gardens and open spaces including seating areas and community gardens should be considered
Modern contemporary architecture is preferred over traditional housing styles
Extensive gardens and open spaces including seating areas and community gardens should be considered
Sustainability is important to future residents
U3A Painting Competition
In September 2022, Summerset partnered with University Of The 3rd Age Bentleigh (U3A) to develop a poster painting competition for their local members.
U3As are voluntary seniors groups throughout Australia that provide educational, recreational, and social programs for people in their third age, who are over the age of 50 and are retired or semi-retired.
The competition collaborated with the talented art students of U3A Bentleigh’s courses to describe a vision of 'community' in their local area, and what it means to them.
The winning artworks are displayed at the Oakleigh South site. You may have seen these placed around the fencing. If not, have a look out for them!
Through the students’ creative vision, we can see the future clearly for the South Oakleigh community. We thank U3A Bentleigh for their participation and look forward to future collaborations.
How can I find out more?
You can read our frequently asked questions here.
How to contact us?
You can contact us by emailing oks@summerset.com.au or speaking to a member of the Summerset team by calling 03 7068 5628.
For sales enquiries, please call 1800 321 700
For media enquiries, please call +64 21 782 826 or email media@summerset.co.nz