Rightsizing, Not Downsizing
WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES WHEN YOU MOVE
A two bedroom apartment in The Henry’s Final Stage averages around 120 square metres of internal living space. A three bedroom averages around 145. And, our penthouses are 190 square metres internally.
For a lot of people weighing up a move from the family home, those numbers come as a surprise. They expected to give up space. They didn’t expect to gain a better home.
That’s the difference between downsizing and rightsizing. Downsizing is about getting smaller. Rightsizing is about getting your home right for how you live now: the space you’ll actually use, less of what you won’t, and more time for the things you enjoy.
Here’s what that looks like when you move to The Henry.
WHAT YOU KEEP
Room to live properly. The Final Stage was designed around the way people actually live, with room for a proper dining table, a study or hobby space, and somewhere for family to stay.
APARTMENT TYPE
AVERAGE INTERNAL SIZE
One bedroom
around 95 m²
Two bedroom
around 120 m²
Three bedroom
around 145 m²
Penthouse
190 m²
Light from more than one side. Every one of the 78 Final Stage apartments is a corner apartment. That means windows on two sides, natural light through the day, cross-breezes and an outlook in more than one direction. It isn’t reserved for a premium few. It’s every apartment.
Your independence. Your home is your own. You set your routine, come and go as you please, travel when you like and have family to stay.
The things that matter to you. Rightsizing isn’t about getting rid of everything. It’s about choosing what comes with you. The furniture you love, the art on your walls, the books you’ll read again. Our team can give you floor plans with dimensions so you can plan where things will go before you move.
What you leave behind
The upkeep. Gutters, lawns, the spare rooms you heat and dust but rarely use, and the list of repairs that never quite gets shorter.
A house designed for a different stage of life. The family home did its job. It was built for school runs, teenagers and busy weekends. Your next home can be designed for the life you have now.
The question of “what if”. Living alone in a large house can feel isolating, especially if your partner is away or you need a hand. At The Henry, there are people around you, and support close by if you ever need it.
What you gain
Gardens without the gardening. The Final Stage adds more than 5,000 square metres of new landscaped gardens to the village, right next to an oval and surrounding parklands. You get the greenery and the outlook. Someone else looks after the hedges.
A community on your doorstep. More than 100 residents already call The Henry home. The clubhouse has a café, gym, cinema and lecture theatre, and there’s a bowling green outside. Most weeks there’s happy hour, choir, mahjong, walking groups and gym classes. Join in as much or as little as you like.
Support if and when you need it. The Butler Canberra provides in-home care services onsite. That means help is close by if your needs change, without having to move again.
Design that has been independently reviewed. The National Capital Design Review Panel, an independent group of leading architects, urban designers and landscape experts, commended the Final Stage for its strong focus on resident wellbeing and residential amenity.
Is rightsizing right for you?
A few questions worth asking yourself:
- How many rooms in your home do you use every week?
- How much time and money goes into maintaining the house and garden each year?
- If you needed a hand in five years' time, where would it come from?
- What would you do with the time you got back?
If the answers have you thinking, it’s worth seeing the space in person.
See it for yourself
Floor plans only tell you so much. The best way to understand the space is to stand in it, look out the windows and picture your things in the room.
Book a private tour and our team will walk you through the apartments, the gardens and the clubhouse at your own pace, and answer any questions along the way.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between downsizing and rightsizing?
Downsizing means moving somewhere smaller. Rightsizing means moving to a home that suits how you live now. At The Henry, that usually means less maintenance and more community, without giving up the space you use.
How big are the apartments in The Henry's Final Stage?
Average internal sizes are around 95 m² for one bedroom, 120 m² for two bedroom and 145 m² for three bedroom apartments. And, our penthouses are 190 square metres internally. Every apartment is a corner apartment.
Who can live at The Henry?
The Henry is independent retirement living for people aged 55 and over.
Will my furniture fit?
Our team can provide floor plans with room dimensions so you can plan what comes with you before you move.
When will the Final Stage be ready?
The Final Stage is due for completion in December 2027. If you'd like to move sooner, a small number of Stage 3 apartments are ready to move into now.
Is care available at The Henry?
The Butler Canberra provides in-home care services onsite, so support is close by if and when you need it. Our team can explain what's available and how it works.
