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Not your average retirement development
As Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series continues to captivate the nation retirement living is being redefined in the public imagination like never before With vibrant, contemporary retirement villages for the over 60s across the UK, Rangeford Villages...
Beechcroft launches new development in Watlington, Oxfordshire
Retirement specialist Beechcroft opens two show homes at new Oxfordshire development Designed for the over 55s, Castle Gardens is a collection of 41 one and two-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom houses set within landscaped communal gardens less than half a...
Why moving to a retirement development will transform your life
Downsizing to a later-living apartment is a massive step and the decision-making process raises a lot of questions You are probably asking yourself. If I leave my large family home will I miss the extra space, the garden – the memories? Will I fit in and make new...
Launch of Mount Battenhall in Worcester
Enterprise Retirement Living launched Mount Battenhall, Worcester, in typical style with a party of invited guests and owners. Mountbatten Hall is ERL's third retirement village and its most historic. Guests at the opening event last week included the Mayor of...
Enjoy a private tour of London’s most luxurious retirement community
Auriens Chelsea, a collection of 56 private residences, is now available to view by private appointment Blending the style and sophistication of a luxury five-star hotel and the ambience of a private member’s club, Auriens is packed with wow factor and innovation...
Wild Orchids discovered at Woodchester Valley Village
A puzzle as to the identity of some unusual plants growing in a grassy area within Woodchester Valley village has been solved – they are wild orchids As active local nature lovers, gardeners and environmentalists, concern was raised among the retired homeowners that...
McCarthy Stone blazes a trail in green housebuilding
McCarthy Stone is pioneering a ground-breaking new way of building which will help make homes greener and more affordable. “It’s a transformative time for the industry and we are delighted to be at the forefront,” declares John Tonkiss, CEO of McCarthy Stone. "Our...
Why the Garden of England is paradise for retirees?
With beautiful countryside, busy high streets and a scenic coastline, Kent has quietly established itself as a favourite hotspot for retirees Kent is ideal for those who wish to combine living in a rural landscape with the historic heritage of Canterbury and charm...
Why downsizing can give you a new lease of life
Waiting until your mid-eighties to downsize might seem too late for some, but Patricia Chessell believes she still has a lot of living to do Retired HR consultant, Patricia Chessell had been enjoying living in her semi-detached cottage in tranquil Chobham in Surrey...
New development in leafy Cobham, Surrey
Homes are now available to buy off-plan at Cobham Bowers, a later-living collection of 53 one and two-bedroom apartments Located within a 10 minutes' walk from Cobham village, just off the A3 in Surrey, Pegasus Cobham Bowers will offer homeowners and renters a rural...
Spring open days at McCarthy Stone developments
McCarthy Stone invites you to a series of open days throughout May McCarthy Stone designs homes that enable vibrant communities to flourish. Now you can discover the secret and experience a taste of life in a McCarthy Stone retirement property by signing up to one of...
McCarthy Stone launches new phase of apartments in Basingstoke
Locals in Basingstoke are invited to a Reservation event at McCarthy Stone's Island View Retirement Living development on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April The free Reservation event takes place between 10am and 4pm at the sales office at the nearby development,...
Later-living communities coming to Chester and West Byfleet
Boughton Heath, Chester Developments in West Byfleet and Chester lead Retirement Villages' ambitious £2 billion urban-building programme Two retirement communities in town centres are set to become part of a new-generation of 40 later-living communities planned by...
£12 million retirement village opens in the West Midlands
Eastcote Park, a new retirement village and care home just four miles from Solihull is opening following 18 months of development Located near the village of Knowle in the West Midlands, Eastcote Park is part of the prestigious Cinnamon Care Collection, and includes...
Gorgeous gifts for loved ones
A talented design duo have teamed up to create the UK's first luxury and bespoke gift brand for older people Andrew Downs and Arabella Wilde got together last year inspired by Andrew's experience of moving his mother in to live with him during the pandemic. Andrew's...
Record-breaking award for customer satisfaction
McCarthy Stone secures Five Star award for 16th year in a row The team at McCarthy Stone is celebrating after being awarded the Five Star customer satisfaction rating by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 16th year running. It remains the only developer of...
Upsides to lockdown
As we emerge after months in lockdown, those living in an Enterprise Retirement Living (ERL) village report having lived the good life – with only their waistlines suffering Friendly and dedicated staff at ERL's villages, Boughton Hall in Chester and The Red House in...
How green spaces promote well-being in retirement
A recent survey reveals that almost four in ten people considering a house move are more inclined to pick a countryside location than they were before the pandemic Having a garden or access to outdoor or green space has become a more important consideration for buyers...
Friendship and fresh air on your doorstep
Edna at The Sailings in SouthportWith the first blooms of Spring we can look forward to longer days, warmer weather and spending more time outdoors At Adlington Retirement Living's developments, you live in idyllic locations. Pretty waterside settings and stunning...
Introducing the UK’s first over-55s development with a heli-pad
Boutique residential developer, Sequoia Life, has unveiled its flagship residential development in the affluent village of Chigwell in Essex with access to a helicopter landing pad Almost complete, Aspen Mews comprises of 25 two-bedroom apartments, a private woodland,...
Beechcroft launches new Healthihomes
The last year has changed the way we live and the way we think about our homes Retirement developer Beechcroft has been inundated with enquiries from people who are beginning to appreciate the benefits of living in an exclusive retirement community with an estate...