Cape Town mixed-use development the V&A Waterfront has announced its latest initiative, the 147-unit, hospitality-led, “later-living” (retirement) complex, The Bower. This is part of Phase 1 of the Granger Bay development.
“It reflects our confidence in Cape Town’s later-living opportunity, and our belief that ageing well should be supported by service, choice and a strong sense of place,” explained V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood. “We have built The Bower around the qualities people value in hotel life — service, warmth and choice — while creating a residential community that allows people to remain independent and connected.”
In addition to amenities such as a gym, movement studio, wellness centre and a restaurant, The Bower will also have a lifestyle manager and wellness staff, including 24-hour nursing support, and a 14-unit memory care centre, should residents require their support. It was so designed as to be able to meet the evolving needs of the residents as they aged. It would also provide curated services and concierge support.
The V-shaped complex will operate on a Life Rights basis, under which the residents would have lifetime occupation without bearing the responsibilities of traditional home ownership. It will possess one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with direct access to the outdoors.
