Living surrounded by a walker’s paradise – 376 acres of National Trust parkland – makes Cliveden Village the ideal choice for a retirement property says JANE SLADE
With over 110,000 members of the Ramblers Association across Great Britain, thousands of people regularly walk through the countryside and urban areas to keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors.
However as a study led by Leicester University recently revealed, walking just 20 minutes extra every day could help beat a host of killer diseases from heart disease to diabetes.
Cliveden Village in Taplow, Buckinghamshire is a great location for people to enjoy walking 10,000 steps each day. As well as stunning walks through the landscaped grounds of the Cliveden Estate there are three sign-posted routes which range from a 45-minute stroll across easy terrain through to a gentle hike across moderate terrain that takes about an hour and a half through Cliveden woods and along the River Thames.
There is also an outdoor gym along the fitness trail within the woods and the Cliveden Club at the Cliveden House Hotel which has indoor and outdoor pools, gymn, exercise studio and tennis and squash courts, as well as the jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms.
Cliveden Village residents Alan and Jeannie Beaves make the most of all the facilities including the Cliveden Club and the surrounding walks.
Alan explains: “Every morning, we go for a swim, and enjoy drinking coffee and reading the morning papers in the conservatory. Most days you’ll find me playing indoor tennis matches with friends, whilst Jeannie really enjoys the spa facilities and going to the gym. Having the woodland next to us is idyllic – when all the bluebells bloom in the spring, the views are really something, so we can’t resist going for walks!”
Currently for sale are the two-bedroom show apartment and three-bedroom show house. Both crafted by professional interior designers and include a range of fixtures and fittings including curtains, blinds, flooring and light fittings.
The Waldorf apartment has a 40ft lounge/dining and kitchen area that looks out onto National Trust woodland and an expansive terrace. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes plus an en suite and the second double bedroom has access to the main bathroom. The apartment also has underfloor heating, secure underground car parking, and includes curtains, blinds, light fittings, flooring, pictures and mirrors.
The Wayleave show house has a large living/dining area and kitchen on the ground floor, a utility area and downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms and a study/single bedroom with access to the shower room.
The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and benefits from an en suite with separate bath and shower. It’s ready to move into with a stylish professionally designed interior including light fittings, curtains/blinds and flooring.
Designed to a high specification, the properties feature fully fitted kitchens, a combination oven with telescopic extractor hood, stainless steel combination microwave, ceramic hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is also a washer/dryer in a separate cupboard.
The concierge service oversees day-to-day life within the development, dealing with everything from communal landscape maintenance to refuse collection and recycling. The concierge is available to accept home deliveries and provides a constant presence. CCTV also links the concierge office to the secure underground apartment car park.
Once complete, Cliveden Village will comprise 131 apartments and houses designed exclusively for the over 55s. Nearby amenities for residents include an array of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Taplow Station is just two miles away with a swift, 35-minute, service to central London. The M4 and M40 motorways are convenient, giving access to the M25, while Heathrow airport is only 15 miles away.
Prices at Cliveden Village range from £499,950 for a two-bedroom apartment to £1.1m. For further information visit www.clivedenvillage.net/01628 666367
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