Nature lifestyle in Perth’s Hills
Welcome to St. Ives Lesmurdie Retirement Village
This peaceful community takes full advantage of a serene location among leafy trees in the Perth Hills. Set on a full hectare of naturally wooded bushland, the spacious freestanding homes boast country-style verandahs, solar panels and hot water systems, full insulation and easy access to a nature trail and local shops.
At St Ives Lesmurdie you’ll enjoy the closeness of nature and love being part of a community dedicated to enjoying it.
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Priced from $615,000
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Heralding a new chapter in retirement living, St Ives Lesmurdie is a small, progressive retirement village made up of just 12 freestanding properties, all designed around sustainable living. The inbuilt sustainability features in each home ensure comfortable, year-round living, with wide verandas and north-facing living areas, while rainwater tanks and solar panels keep the carbon footprint to a minimum. The close-knit Village community enjoys a vibrant social life, with its own Clubhouse providing a hub for social gatherings.
Full Service Clubhouse
An intimate clubhouse for social gatherings
In-Built Sustainability
Rainwater tanks, solar panels, solar hot water, insulation and energy efficient appliances for saving energy and money
Emergency Call System
24-hour emergency call system for your peace of mind
At St Ives Lesmurdie you’ll enjoy the closeness of nature and love being part of a community dedicated to enjoying it.
Life at St. Ives Lesmurdie
Large, versatile, two-bedroom homes are set amongst a mature wooded bushland setting, offering a range of environmentally-friendly features for a relaxed lifestyle that perfectly captures the tranquillity and serenity of the Perth Hills.
Spacious, light-filled homes with deluxe kitchens and built-in robes are positioned along the sweeping private Village driveway, ensuring maximum privacy and a harmonious setting among the natural landscape.
All homes feature a 24-hour emergency call button, for peace of mind.
Location
Close attention was paid to capture the hills lifestyle at St Ives Lesmurdie. Many of the mature trees and the natural landscapes were retained to reflect the unique essence of the hills culture, along with a nature trail for peaceful bush walks. The natural bushland, bordering the Village includes towering tall trees that provide cool shade in the summer months. Ideally located only a short stroll to neighbourhood shops, St Ives Lesmurdie offers a balance of serenity and convenience
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Homes for sale
There are two home designs to choose from at St Ives Lesmurdie; each offers high ceilings, two large bedrooms plus study/studio, two bathrooms, deluxe chef’s kitchen, double garage, built-in robes and an abundance of storage. View the range of fully completed homes available at St Ives Lesmurdie.
For more information call our Sales Consultant Anthony Hayes on 0408 942 862.
St Ives Stories
St Ives Lesmurdie prides itself on being a community of like-minded vibrant and friendly residents who are always keen for a chat or catch-up.
The Village has an active Residents’ Committee, which organises events and activities throughout the year – such as the regular happy hours or outdoor movies on the lawn. The Committee also acts on behalf of all residents, communicating feedback to Village Management and helping resolve any issues if they arise. When it comes to Village activities and the Committee, you can choose to participate as little or as much as you like – the choice is up to you.
If you’re interested in finding out what life is really like at St Ives Lesmurdie our team can help organise a Village Experience, where you can meet with our residents either for a coffee, or to participate in one of the many activities on offer, and see how Village life really is for yourself.
Do you have any questions?
Moving into a retirement village is a big decision – here are some answers to some of the more commonly asked questions.
For everything you need to know about retirement living download our brochure.
How much will it cost?
That depends on both the Village and style of home you choose. You can view all our home prices by clicking the Villages tab at the top of this page. As a guide, the Village start prices are below. Please note there are additional costs as outlined in the next question ‘How do the fees work? (in plain English please!)’.
Albany – starting from $430,000
Carine – starting from $875,000
Centro – starting from $550,000
Lesmurdie – starting from $615,000
Mandurah – starting from $290,000
Melville – starting from $325,000
Murdoch – starting from $550,000
Northshore – starting from $299,000
How do the fees work? (In plain English please!)
Like most Retirement Village operators, St Ives has a Deferred Management Fee (DMF) model in place, which is a way for incoming residents to pay part of their costs after they move out – saving money up front so they have more to spend on enjoying their lifestyle during their stay. This is a model unique to the retirement living industry.
The model is made up of three costs.
1 – Ingoing Contribution
On moving in to one of our Villages you will pay a price for your home, determined by its size, location in the village, market conditions, and a lot of other factors – just as you would for any real estate purchase.
2 – A monthly common services fee.
During your stay you’ll pay a monthly ‘common services’ fee, which helps cover the running costs of the Village and amenities, and keep everything maintained to a very high standard. Please note, this does not include your own general living expenses, such as telephone, internet, electricity and contents insurance. The monthly common services fee varies across Villages, depending on what amenities are on offer. When reviewing the monthly fee, consider the fact that you probably already pay an equal amount in rates, upkeep and lifestyle costs.
3 – The outgoing costs.
When you leave your Village you will be required to pay the below costs.
- The DMF, which is calculated as a percentage of the outgoing sales price. Remember how you paid less than comparable real estate in the area as part of the Ingoing Contribution? Well here is where that gap is paid – this is why it is called a ‘deferred’ fee. The longer you are in a Village the higher the DMF will be. All details of the DMF can be found in your contract and will be carefully explained before you move in.
- A refurbishment fee to bring your home back to near its original state. This helps raise the potential sales price of your home and makes it more attractive to potential buyers. The refurbishment may include new kitchens, benchtops and tiling – just as you would do when selling any home.
- Fees associated with selling your home. St Ives Realty will market your home for sale and help negotiate the best price possible. This will involve paying a commission and other fees, such as marketing costs, just as it does for any real estate sale.
Looking for more information?
More information on this model, as well as examples of the costs can be found here.
A great short video explaining these costs can be viewed here.
A comparison of retirement living costs versus other options is available here.
And some food for thought around ongoing costs versus your current living costs can be read here.
What’s the difference between retirement villages and aged care?
Retirement villages can only be accessed by people fully capable of living independently, whereas aged care is a completely separate industry that helps support elderly people with high care needs.
Will I have enough storage?
A big part of retirement living is downsizing, so most people aren’t able to bring everything they own with them. While all our homes have been built with ample storage and many feature a lock-up garage and additional storage, most of our residents take this opportunity to clear out the things they’ve been meaning to for years and just bring along the things they truly love. Many of our villages also come with caravan and boat parking so you don’t need to leave your lifestyle behind.
How safe and secure are the villages?
All our Villages are enclosed and many are gated, with swipe access to enter. All homes come with deadlocks and have 24 hour emergency call systems in place.
One of the other big benefits of living in a retirement village is the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re surrounded by like-minded people who are all looking out for you. It means if you want to leave at any time, it’s simply a matter of locking and leaving and knowing you have a community keeping an eye on things for you.
Is there an emergency call system in place?
Yes. All our homes and common areas have a 24 hour emergency call system linked to emergency services who are able to access all places within the Village.