1068/14 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW 2320

$700,000 - $770,000

Retirement Living
Type
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Parkings

Published on Friday, October 23, 2026 ( See property details for 1068/14 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW 2320)

$700,000 - $770,000

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Signature Gardens Retirement Resort offers a secure, vibrant, and maintenance-free lifestyle for over 55s, with extensive community facilities and beautiful landscaped gardens in Rutherford, NSW.

🏡 Property Highlights

  • Secure, community-focused retirement living with comprehensive amenities
  • Resort-style facilities including heated swimming pool, gym, and bowling green
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens and social spaces fostering connection and activity
  • Range of community activities and shared facilities like cinema, billiards, and library
  • Maintenance-free lifestyle with included exterior and garden maintenance
  • Flexible leasehold arrangement with long-term security and optional pet approval

✨ Key Features

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Area
  • Built-in Robes
  • Open-Plan Living
  • Security Screens / Gates
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Water tank
  • Alarm system
  • Fully fenced

Rutherford offers a vibrant and convenient location with easy access to shopping centres, cafés, medical services, and essential amenities. The area is close to the Hunter Valley wine region, Newcastle, and the airport, making it ideal for residents seeking both leisure and connectivity. The community is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, providing a peaceful environment for active and relaxed lifestyles. Local parks and recreational facilities enhance outdoor enjoyment, while the friendly neighbourhood fosters a strong sense of community. Rutherford combines suburban comfort with accessibility to regional attractions, perfect for retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.

What amenities are available within the retirement community?
Residents have access to a range of facilities including a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, bowling green, cinema, library, billiards room, community vegetable garden, and social spaces such as a resident lounge and bar.
Is the property suitable for pets?
Yes, pets are allowed upon written application and management approval, making it a pet-friendly community.
What maintenance is included in the monthly fees?
The monthly fees cover exterior building maintenance, gardening, minor repairs, external termite control, security, water and electricity to community facilities, and general management and administration.
Are there any restrictions on who can purchase or live in the community?
Yes, residents must be aged 55 or over, with at least one partner meeting this age requirement. The community is designed for adults, but family and friends are welcome to visit for short stays.
What is the leasehold arrangement and how secure is the tenure?
Residents purchase their villa on a 51-year leasehold basis, with security of tenure guaranteed through registration at the NSW Land Registry Services, in accordance with the Retirement Villages Act.
What are the total ongoing costs including the monthly fees, exit fees, and any additional charges? Are there any restrictions or conditions on pets, and what is the approval process? What are the specific terms of the leasehold agreement and the resale process? Are there any upcoming developments or planned upgrades within the community that could affect residents? What is the process for selling or transferring the villa, and are there any fees or restrictions involved? Is there any history of flooding, bushfire risk, or other environmental hazards in the area? Are there any strata or body corporate fees or regulations applicable to this property? What are the rules regarding short-term visitors or guests staying in the villa? Are there any additional costs not covered by the monthly service fees, such as special repairs or upgrades? What is the process for emergency situations and how is security managed within the community?

1068/14 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, NSW 2320 - More Details

$700,000 - $770,000

Set amid the breathtaking beauty of the Hunter Valley, Signature Gardens Retirement Resort offers a fresh approach to independent retirement living, where comfort, freedom and a genuine sense of community come together to create an exceptional lifestyle.

Residents have easy access to shopping centres, cafés, medical services and essential amenities, while the Hunter Valley wine region, Newcastle and the airport are all within easy reach.

At Signature Gardens, residents can enjoy a relaxed, secure lifestyle where home maintenance is taken care of, leaving more time to enjoy the good things in life.

At the heart of the village, the Central Facilities Building is a welcoming hub where residents gather to relax, socialise and enjoy an active lifestyle. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, it overlooks our resort-style amenities, including a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, putting green and three-rink bowling green.

Life at Signature Gardens is about connection, enjoyment and choice. From line dancing to relaxed afternoons playing cards with neighbours, residents can enjoy a variety of activities throughout the week, all shared in our monthly social calendar.

Residents have access to a range of community facilities, including:

• 39-seat private cinema
• Reading room and resident lounge
• Billiards room
• Hairdressing salon
• Consulting room for visiting specialists
• Resident bar and library
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen for resident functions
• Spacious dining area with dance floor
• Heated swimming pool
• Putt-putt golf and putting green
• Three-rink bowling green
• Covered BBQ area
• Community vegetable garden
• Resident workshop
• Designated caravan parking area

Signature Gardens is an independent living community that welcomes anyone aged 55 and over who is considering selling their home to enjoy a secure, friendly environment where all maintenance needs are thoughtfully taken care of.

For couples, at least one partner must meet the minimum age requirement of 55. In keeping with the retirement village lifestyle, the community is designed for adults, while family and friends are always welcome to visit for short stays, ensuring residents remain connected with loved ones.

Residents purchase their villa on a 51-year leasehold basis, providing security of tenure guaranteed through registration at the NSW Land Registry Services and in accordance with the Retirement Villages Act.

The monthly fees from July 1 2025, for the 2025/2026 financial year were $527.10 per month.

The resident's weekly service fees cover the following:

• All Council Rates
• Water Rates
• Building and Public Liability Insurance
• Exterior termite control
• 24-hour emergency call system
• External building maintenance
• Gardening & minor maintenance
• Provision of Security
• Bank, Audit and Legal charges relating to the operation of the Resort
• Cleaning of Recreation Facilities
• Water, light & power to community facilities
• Management & Administration

A departure fee or exit fee will be payable upon the resale of a resident's villa. The calculation of this fee is set out below. The amount payable is based upon resale price and is calculated from the day you take up occupation of your villa or pay the balance of the loan to us whichever is the earlier. The exit fee is 5% per annum for a maximum of seven (7) years (35% maximum). The exit fees are payable out of the proceeds of the resale. We do suggest you seek professional advice before entering into any contractual agreements.

Pets are allowed upon written application and management approval.

Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Type
Retirement Living
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Parkings
1

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