Kandahar Retirement Village
Welcome to Kandahar Retirement Village
Kandahar Retirement Village offers a boutique retirement lifestyle in the heart of Masterton located in the beautiful suburb of Lansdowne.
Our villas are designed for independence, comfort, and peace of mind, while connecting you with a warm, welcoming community.
Modern Villas for Everyday Living
Our purpose-built villas offer bright, open-plan layouts, private outdoor courtyards, modern kitchens and bathrooms, and easy indoor–outdoor flow.
With ongoing maintenance taken care of, you can focus on enjoying the lifestyle you deserve.
A Supportive Village Community
Kandahar Retirement Village is more than just a place to live – it’s a community.
From social activities to shared spaces and village events, it’s easy to connect with neighbours while still enjoying your privacy and independence. Pets are welcome too.
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Enliven’s Not-For-Profit Promise
When you choose Kandahar Retirement Village, you’re not just choosing your home - you’re supporting Enliven’s charitable mission.
All surplus funds are reinvested into rest homes, health support, community services, and future village enhancements across central / lower North Island.
When you invest here, you invest in more than your retirement – you invest in Enliven’s wide-ranging care work across the Central North Island.
A Full Range of Positive Ageing Services
Kandahar Village offers independent retirement living under a Licence to Occupy Agreement.
Adjacent Kandahar Home provides rest home, hospital-level, respite and health recovery care, and nearby Kandahar Court offers dementia support. If your support needs change, priority entry into Kandahar Home is provided (subject to availability).
We can also provide extra day-to-day support for Village residents. Optional services include meals, personal care, laundry, housekeeping, guest accommodation and short-term care.
Our Location
Located in Wairarapa’s vibrant hub Masterton, Kandahar Village located in beautiful Lansdowne is close to cafés, shops, and cultural attractions alongside scenic parks and countryside.
Kandahar Village provides a tranquil home setting while keeping you close to everything you need.
Lifemark-Certified
Good designs make life easier at every age.
Lifemark® certification recognises homes that are designed for usability, safety and accessibility, features like level access, sensible circulation, and thoughtful placement of fixtures and fittings.
These practical design choices help you live independently for longer.
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Discover retirement living with heart at Kandahar Retirement Village.
Contact Sharon to arrange a viewing.