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24 ‒ THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 MERE01Z01MA - V1 VAUCLUSE GARDENS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE F or more than 20 years, Vaucluse Gardens has been one of Hobart’s most prominent retirement villages. Bought by the late Tony Baldwin in 1991, the site has had an eclectic and interesting history, and today is a mix of modern retirement homes, merged beautifully with historical buildings and magnificent gardens. It is its rich history and beautiful early colonial architecture that have made Vaucluse Gardens a unique establishment. The main building dates back to the 1830s, when Thomas Hewitt built “an edifice of great promise”, according to the Hobart Town Courier. Since that time, the site has been also been used as a hospital in the diphtheria outbreak of the 1900s, before it was bought by the Baldwin Care Group. Also within the site, the Gore Street Mill was a working brewery, the Derwent Distillery, operated by RW Loane in 1823, and the Cascade Brewery from 1888. The restoration of these buildings has superbly incorporated colonial buildings with contemporary residences by the use of thoughtful design and colours. An example of the restoration is a multi-office cubicle building that has metamorphosed into a sweeping dining room, and the original 1831 homestead has been reinstated. Today, Vaucluse Gardens is owned and operated by the Baldwin Care Group, a family- owned enterprise with a strong history of supporting and looking after seniors in their retirement living. Comprising six boutique retirement villages in Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Hobart, the group has grown over 30 years. It still echoes the initial vision of its founder, the late Tony Baldwin, to offer friendly and welcoming communities where residents can enjoy life with like-minded people, while ensuring they maintain their independence. Vaucluse Gardens epitomises this vision. Situated in a prime position just five minutes from the CBD and alongside the Hobart Rivulet, Vaucluse Gardens offers a tranquil setting with gardens and a peaceful environment, close to a range of community amenities. The sunny north-facing aspect of the apartments at Vaucluse Gardens also takes in the peaceful green landscape of the Hobart Rivulet and provides wonderful views of Mount Wellington. One of many things that make Vaucluse Gardens so special are its established gardens. Incorporating original garden plantings and designs, with formal standard roses that sweep around the edges of paths, the leafy surrounds are meticulously maintained. Within the village there are 119 stylishly appointed one- to three-bedroom retirement homes and one-bedroom senior apartments — ideal for independent living. Margaret and Alan Keogh found exactly what they were Perfect place to live life to PRETTY AS A PICTURE: Vaucluse Gardens features stunningly landscaped grounds. We like it here because we can come and go as we want to. Margaret walks everywhere now and the car is hardly used — ALAN KEOGH looking after you in retirement
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24 ‒ THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
MERE01Z01MA - V1
VAUCLUSE GARDENS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE
For more than 20 years,Vaucluse Gardens hasbeen one of Hobart’s
most prominent retirement villages.
Bought by the late Tony Baldwin in 1991, the site has had an eclectic and interesting history, and today is a mix of modern retirement homes, merged beautifully with historical buildings and magnificent gardens.
It is its rich history and beautiful early colonial architecture that have made Vaucluse Gardens a unique establishment.
The main building dates back to the 1830s, when Thomas Hewitt built “an edifice of great promise”, according to the Hobart Town Courier.
Since that time, the site hasbeen also been used as a hospital in the diphtheria outbreak of the 1900s, before it was bought by the Baldwin Care Group.
Also within the site, the Gore Street Mill was a working brewery, the Derwent Distillery, operated by RW
Loane in 1823, and the Cascade Brewery from 1888.
The restoration of these buildings has superbly incorporated colonial buildings with contemporary
residences by the use of thoughtful design and colours.
An example of the restoration is a multi-office cubicle building that has metamorphosed into a
sweeping dining room, and the original 1831 homestead has been reinstated.
Today, Vaucluse Gardens isowned and operated by the Baldwin Care Group, a family-
owned enterprise with a strong history of supporting and looking after seniors in their retirement living.
Comprising six boutique retirement villages in Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Hobart, the group has grown over 30 years. It still echoes the initial vision of its founder, the late Tony Baldwin, to offer friendly and welcoming communities where residents can enjoy life with like-minded people, while ensuring they maintain their independence.
Vaucluse Gardens epitomises this vision. Situated in a prime position just five minutes from the CBD and alongside the Hobart Rivulet, Vaucluse Gardens offers a tranquil setting with gardens and a peaceful environment, close to a range of community amenities.
The sunny north-facing aspect of the apartments at Vaucluse Gardens also takes in the peaceful green landscape of the Hobart Rivulet and provides wonderful views of Mount Wellington.
One of many things that make Vaucluse Gardens so special are its established gardens. Incorporating original garden plantings and designs, with formal standard roses that sweep around the edges of paths, the leafy surrounds are meticulously maintained.
Within the village there are119 stylishly appointed one- to three-bedroom retirement homes and one-bedroom senior apartments — ideal for independent living.
Margaret and Alan Keoghfound exactly what they were
Perfect place to live life to
PRETTY AS A PICTURE: Vaucluse Gardens features stunningly landscaped grounds.
We like it here because we can come and go as we want to. Margaret walks everywhere now and the car is hardly used
— ALAN KEOGH
looking after you in retirement
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looking for at Vaucluse Gardens and are happy to have kept their independence.
“We were looking for up tosix years at various units until Felicity [Oakford, Vaucluse village and sales manager] showed the one that ticked our boxes,” Mrs Keogh said.
Mr Keogh is also delightedwith their choice.
“We like it here because wecan come and go as we want to,’’ he said. “Margaret walks everywhere now and the car is hardly used.”
The units all feature open-plan lounge areas, dining room and a contemporary kitchen. Many also come with two bathrooms and a separate laundry.
The sunny, spacious apartments are fully equipped with modern appliances, including dishwasher, washing machine and a clothes dryer to ensure the residents’ independent living is easy and carefree.
Additional services are available to residents in units and serviced apartments on either a regular or user-pays basis, depending on current and future needs, including meals in the dining room, cleaning and laundry services, and personal care.
And while they have the option to remain independent, residents have the comfort in knowing that support services
are available if and when they are needed.
“I thought when I came here if I could be here for three years then I’ll be happy. I’ve been here now for 16 years and I’m still very happy I came [to Vaucluse Gardens],” resident Bess Kable said.
Senior living communitiesare not complete without all the features to enhance your lifestyle. At Vaucluse Gardens, residents can take advantage of the wide range of recreational facilities, including an indoor pool, spa, billiards room, art and craft studio, workshop space, hairdressing salon and well-stocked library.
The village residents enjoyregular get-togethers over morning teas and a monthly “happy hour” in the village lounge.
Vaucluse Gardens also boasts a social and events program that makes it a top choice in retirement villages around Hobart.
Senior living communitiesdon’t get much better than this. This is a beautiful place to live life to the full in safe and picturesque surroundings, in a friendly retirement community.
The friendly staff look forward to welcoming you to Vaucluse Gardens Retirement Village for an experience that will ensure the best outcome to suit your needs.
FEELING RIGHT AT HOME: Vaucluse Gardens residents, from left, Margaret and Alan Keogh, Helen Blakeney, Bess Kable (standing) and Clare Cooper (seated) relax in the comfort of the retirement village. Picture: ROGER LOVELL
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Proud association with Vaucluse Gardens and congratulating them on their milestone.
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Congratulations on the completion of 20 years of
providing caring service and fantastic amenities
for your residents.
We are proud to supply your office stationery as well as a
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With our commitment to tidiness, punctuality
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clients return to us again and again!
Congratulations to Vaucluse Gardens on their 20 year milestone
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ParaQuad Tasmania congratulates Vaucluse Gardens for
a successful 20 years of caring
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10 SMITH STREET NORTH HOBART 7000
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would like to congratulate Vaucluse Gardenson its 20 year anniversary as one
of its trusted suppliers. Retail & Wholesale
Operating in South Hobart for 70 years. Providing your answer to everything in bulk landscaping
and building supplies.Proudly supplying
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for 20 years and congratulatingthem on their milestone.
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Serving the hospitality industry for over 20 years by supplying the very best fruit and vegetables to be found
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Congratulating Vaucluse Gardenson their 20 year milestone.
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