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Levande’ s The Cambridge tops out as Epping’ s

new benchmark for retirement living

The Cambridge is one step closer to welcoming its first residents this Spring, after celebrating its‘ topping-out’ ceremony, attended by first buyers, Ellen and Paul Freer, and joined by state MP for Epping, Monica Tudehope, and Epping & Carlingford Parish Priest Father Jim McKeon
Imagine retiring in the heart of Epping, close to everything you know and love— in a brand-new tower boasting some of the most breathtaking views in Sydney. That vision is fast becoming a reality with The Cambridge, Levande’ s landmark vertical retirement village, which has officially topped out ahead of its Spring 2025 opening.
Standing 28 storeys high, The Cambridge will be NSW’ s tallest retirement community, offering 158 architectdesigned independent living apartments with sweeping views stretching from the Sydney Harbour skyline to the Blue Mountains. It forms part of a broader intergenerational precinct that includes a rebuilt primary school and new retail outlets— all just metres from local cafés, shops and public transport, including the Sydney Metro.
A recent Scandinavian-style topping out ceremony- in which a tree was lifted to the rooftop- symbolised growth and prosperity, while paying homage to
Levande’ s Nordic heritage. CEO Kevin McCoy described The Cambridge as“ a new era in retirement living— a vibrant, connected community built for the way Australians want to live now.”
Residents will enjoy a truly elevated lifestyle, with access to a rooftop terrace, clubhouse, indoor heated pool, gym, Gold Class-style cinema, library, hair salon, workshed and vegetable gardens- all just a lift ride away.
Elsewhere in the precinct, several floors have been set aside for Epping Grand Care Community, a residential aged care facility operated by Opal HealthCare- providing peace of mind and continuity of care
should residents’ needs evolve over time.
Levande has carefully designed The Cambridge to foster both independence and connection.“ Many of our future residents come from the city’ s north-west,” says McCoy.“ They’ re discovering that retirement living doesn’ t mean leaving the life you love— in fact, many already know some of their new neighbours.”
Among those early buyers are Paul and Ellen Freer, long-time locals whose sons attended the school next door.“ No more steps, no more ramps- we’ re just so excited for this next chapter,” says Paul.“ And the views are just spectacular,” adds Ellen.
A limited series of sneak peek preview
tours of five fully styled display apartments- designed by Coco Republic and Vogue & Vine- will be held throughout June and July. Afternoon tea will be provided, and bookings are essential due to small group sizes.
To register your interest, visit levande. com. au / thecambridge or call Jill on 9072 4939.
About Levande
Levande operates 58 communities across four states and supports over 10,000 older Australians, with a $ 3 billion development pipeline delivering nearly 1,700 new retirement homes nationwide.
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