At Quail Ridge Country Club, home design begins with a simple premise: a retirement village in Kerikeri should offer real houses, not scaled-down versions of suburban compromise.
The intention has never been to create uniform units arranged for efficiency. Instead, the focus has been on substantial, well-resolved villas that allow residents to continue living in a way that feels familiar, capable and unconfined.

Each home is architecturally designed and positioned within 45 acres of established subtropical landscape, where privacy, light and outlook are considered fundamental rather than optional.

Meanwhile, north-facing living areas capture warmth throughout the day, and generous glazing connects interiors to gardens, lakes or bush views without sacrificing separation from neighbours.

The result is a home that feels settled from the moment you walk in.
Ceiling heights, room proportions and circulation have all been considered with long-term liveability in mind.

Living areas

Living areas are open-plan without feeling exposed, allowing the kitchen, dining and lounge to connect naturally while still offering definition and comfort. Covered outdoor decking extends the home's footprint, so that entertaining, relaxing, or simply sitting with a coffee becomes part of the everyday rhythm.

Kitchens

Kitchens are built to be used, with stone benchtops, waterfall islands and storage that reflects real cooking rather than display. Internal laundries, generous wardrobes and considered cabinetry support daily routines without clutter.

Materials

Materials are chosen for durability and ease of care, recognising that low maintenance is a practical advantage, not a design theme.

Wide passages

Wide accessways and level entries ensure movement remains easy over time so that nothing feels clinical or adapted because the design quietly anticipates change while remaining firmly focused on present comfort.

Choice and individuality.

One of the defining characteristics of Quail Ridge is the degree of input residents have into their homes. Buyers are not presented with a single prescribed finish and asked to accept it.

Instead, there is a genuine opportunity to select colours, flooring, kitchen finishes, window treatments and meaningful layout adjustments.

Some residents extend garages to accommodate classic cars, workshop space or travel equipment. Others prioritise larger kitchens, walk-in pantries, studios filled with light, or expansive decking for entertaining.

The Pasadena floor plan, often chosen as a more compact option, retains the quality and architectural intent of larger homes while offering a smaller footprint.

This flexibility reinforces the point that these are not transitional dwellings, but homes shaped around the people who live in them.
The aesthetic of the villas respects the surrounding environment rather than competing with it. For example, landscaping is mature and integrated, with lakes, established trees, and river walks forming part of the daily experience.
In the same breath, the space between homes is generous, allowing outlook and privacy to coexist with community.

Garaging reflects the same thinking. Most villas include oversized garages ranging from 1.5 to three and even four car capacity, which support active lifestyles, storage needs, and continued independence.

In combination, these elements create homes that feel neither institutional nor temporary. They feel considered, proportioned and enduring.

For many residents, that is the quiet surprise. They did not expect to find a retirement village in the Bay of Islands offering homes they would have chosen at any stage of life. At Quail Ridge, that expectation is met through design that respects how people want to live, not how they are expected to age.

Available Homes.

Availability changes, so the simplest approach is to view current listings, then talk through which plans and positions suit you best.

27 Cottle Way

$959,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1.5
Garages2

Situated at the end of a quiet picturesque cul-de-sac and yet so handy to amenities, this outstanding north facing villa enjoys an enviable location. With all day sun, expansive decking, loads of space for raised veggie and herb gardens, this site is exceptional.

An oversized garage offers space for a main car plus room for more. How will you utilise the extra space? Another vehicle or vehicles perhaps. What about an office or simply use it as extra storage – the choice is yours. An in-wall gas fireplace completes the picture adding a touch of class and allegiance to this wonderful home.

Currently undergoing the final touches of an extensive refurbishment, set to be completed before the end of February. If you would like to book a sneak peek early you are welcome to do so.

This is a must see! Weekly fees are currently set at $180 for a couple or $160 for a single resident.

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33 Cottle Way

$899,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1.5
Garages1.5

Situated at the end of a quiet picturesque cul-de-sac and yet so handy to amenities, this home enjoys all day sun with ample space for raised veggie gardens.

Offering great value at the listed price it’s sure to be a popular choice. This lovely standalone villa is currently undergoing the final touches of an extensive refurbishment, set to be completed by 1st of March.

If you would like to book a sneak peek early you are welcome to do so. Weekly fees are currently set at $180 for a couple or $160 for a single resident.

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61 Cottle Way

$989,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Garages2

This large standalone villa offers two full bathrooms, a double garage, and an expanded open plan living, dining, and kitchen area.

Two covered deck spaces—perfect for lounging and outdoor dining—overlook beautifully landscaped gardens and a serene native bush backdrop.

Weekly fees are currently $200 for a couple or $180 for a single resident.

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91A Cottle Way

$939,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Garages1.5

This beautiful new duplex villa is an elegantly designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with spacious ‘apartment like’ feel.

his home offers a modern warm finish in a sheltered setting. The large kitchen is impeccably finished with stone waterfalls and stone backsplash. The expansive open plan kitchen/living dining area is the start of the show. Beautifully finished with easy to clean laminate flooring.

Weekly fees are currently $180 for a couple and $160 for a single resident.

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