Peacehaven Villas Open as First Residents Move in

The first residents have moved into Peacehaven Village's new villas, marking a tangible turning point in a redevelopment that has been more than a year in the making.

Several owners shifted into their new homes this month, with all six completed villas either sold or under offer. Enliven Southland operations manager Matt Pettersson said the milestone confirmed the appetite for what the village is building. "This is a significant milestone for Peacehaven. Welcoming the first residents into these beautiful new villas, with all six already sold or under offer, reflects the strong interest and confidence in what is being created here," Pettersson said.

The second six villas in Stage 1a are under construction and expected to be finished by the end of the year. That first stage includes a mix of standalone and duplex options alongside a show home, which opened in December last year and has since drawn steady interest from prospective buyers.

"People are really drawn to the flexibility of the designs. We have a generous array of floor plans, variations and specifications that continue to resonate with potential buyers and their individual needs," Pettersson said.

The full project involves 38 villas and a new residents' lodge. Detailed design work on the lodge is due in coming months, with construction expected to begin in mid-2027 and take roughly a year to complete. The entire redevelopment is expected to take up to five years in total.