Abbeyfield Masterton

Abbeyfield Masterton was the second Abbeyfield house developed in New Zealand

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The house was developed by adding ten en suite studios to the old Vicarage at 39 Church Street Masterton. The original house has been adapted to provide the communal kitchen, dining and lounge areas and the housekeepers residence, laundry, library, guest room and entrance. There are three garages available for residents with cars and ample on-site parking. The house is close to the main shopping area, the police station and beatiful parks.

Abbeyfield Masterton is an example of what can be accomplished when Abbeyfield partners with the local community and funding agencies. The house was built as a community project by a group of volunteers who formed the Management and House Committees. These committees welcome the interest and participation of other organisations or individuals.

Abbeyfield Masterton provides quality accommodation at an affordable price because as a nonprofit voluntary Society it is able to keep management costs to a minimum.

The illustration shows the house in July 2011 following heavy snow. All thats missing is Santa!

The accommodation wings were built around a courtyard, making the most of the available sun and light. The local Abbeyfield Society maintains the property, hires the staff and generally works hard to ensure residents have a happy and comfortable stay. Our residents must be able to self-medicate but are able to receive the same DHB support people living alone access.
Residents furnish their spacious studios with their treasured furniture and mementoes. They keep their own spaces tidy and do their own washing using the spacious laundry. Residents participate in management of the property through their membership of the house committee. The housekeeper cooks the two main meals each day which are shared in the dining room. Residents prepare their own breakfasts using supplies from the house pantry.
Abbeyfield strives to keep the weekly charge below the level of national super so that any pensioner can afford to live in the house. The weekly charge is "all found" and includes all heating and power charges, maintenance, housekeeper employment costs and all food (including morning and afternoon teas and fruit). Residents have use of the house phone, guest room for relative visits

Abbeyfield Masterton welcomes contributions or equipment, supplies or money towards furnishing and running the house, by your donation or offer of service.

Contact Abbeyfield Masterton

If you would like to register your interest in becoming a resident in Abbeyfield Masterton, or for all other enquiries please contact:

Nancy Buckley
phone (06) 377 0379 (home)
email: nancy.buckley@wise.net.nz
or ring the housekeeper, Abbeyfield house
39 Church Street
Masterton
(06) 377 3362

WE HAVE ATTRACTIVE GROUND FLOOR STUDIO ROOMS WITH ENSUITE FACILITIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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Abbeyfield Masterton