Artist’s impression of The Herschel, to be built in Herschel Road, Claremont.

A new retirement village is being launched in Claremont, on the corner of Herschel Road and Herschel Close, opposite Herschel School.

The developers - Sandak-Lewin Developments and Berman Brothers – describe the Herschel as ‘an active adult and life rights development’.

The modern apartment block was designed by Peerutin Architects, with two underground parking levels and 60 apartments spread over seven storeys. Apartment options include studios, one-and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 52 to 150 m2 and priced from R1.3-million. Each apartment will have an emergency button and intercom system linked to the reception area on the ground floor.

Amenities will include a deli/restaurant, a heated swimming pool, a library, an outdoor terrace, a clinic, a laundry, an indoor lounge area, a putting green, 24-hour security, wireless internet and direct intercom to a manned reception service.

The Herschel will be managed by CPOA (Cape Provincial Organisation for the Aged) and there is a reciprocal frail-care agreement in place with CPOA, allowing Herschel residents access to any of CPOA’s many facilities in the area if they need assisted care.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2012.

Call Taryn on 082 449 1707, email taryn@theherschel.co.za or visit www.theherschel.co.za.