Amidst London’s ageing population, where the capital now has almost half a million (467,900) people aged 75+ as well as a further half million aged 65-74*, the call for prioritising personal health and wellbeing resonates louder than ever
In embracing the belief that ‘if you have your health, you can do anything’, Wallacea Living, a retirement community in Marylebone introduces a vision where every moment of retirement is filled with vitality and purpose.
Its philosophy revolves around nurturing physical, social, and emotional wellness in equal measure.
Here, they redefine retirement living, shaping it into a vibrant lifestyle full of fulfilment, joy, and connection.
By focussing on your physical, social and emotional wellbeing, life can be more meaningful, fulfilling and fun.
Three aspiring characteristics that Wallacea Living considers central to ensuring that retirement really is the time of our later life.
As such, proactive wellbeing is at the heart of Wallacea Living’s first Integrated Retirement Community (IRC); a luxurious collection of apartments and penthouses nestled between Little Venice and Paddington Basin.
Here, homeowners will benefit from access to an enviable range of on-site facilities, events, bespoke activities, and unrivalled support; all designed to promote a healthy, engaging and stimulating retirement.
But is wellbeing just a buzzword?
Not for Wallacea Living whose team is passionate about keeping homeowners healthy, happy and fulfilled.
The older we get, the more we become aware that health is the most important thing we have.
But too often, life gets in the way. We struggle through, and our health gets put on hold. Wallacea Living provides opportunities to unleash your potential.
So, where do you start?
For Wallacea homeowners, they simply walk out of their front door.
As well as having access to a private on-site gym, bespoke personal training sessions and relaxing spa facilities, Wallacea homeowners are offered six-monthly wellbeing MOTs to ensure any changes to their health are identified, and addressed, early.
With priority access to appointments with private doctors and specialists, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment to hand, Wallacea Living will make sure that your health is a priority.
Of course, there may come a time when care is needed and, if and when it does, it will be provided by Wallacea Living’s qualified care team that will be registered and regulated by CQC, and who will have formed trusted relationships with homeowners prior to any provision of care.
Wellbeing isn’t one size fits all.
While one person could love meditating to the sound of whale song, another might prefer getting their endorphins racing during an energetic fitness class.
Wallacea Living understands, and embraces, that every individual is, well individual.
If you’ve always had an interest in dance, they will tailor your fitness programme around dancing, similarly if your interest is golf, rowing, cycling or aqua aerobics, the dedicated team will source experts or classes to suit you.
Your social and emotional wellbeing will be supported with access to the numerous on-site facilities.
Catch the latest blockbuster at the private cinema, meet up with new friends at the spa or catch up with old ones whilst dining at the restaurant, join a fitness class or relax in the pool, try a new hobby or fuel existing interests, host your own event or attend one of Wallacea Living’s, or simply take time to reflect in the perfectly landscaped gardens.
Wallacea Living’s events team are always looking for the next guest speaker, new skill to learn, restaurant launch or gallery opening; all inspired by the interests of Wallacea’s homeowners and all designed to ensure your retirement is meaningful, fulfilled and fun.
Is all of this really doable?
Wallacea Living believes that, through its ‘One Team’ approach, achieving physical, social and emotional wellness is perfectly doable.
When it launches in early 2026 its on-site team will be there 24 hours a day, seven days a week, always looking out for homeowners and always ready to help, whether it’s booking theatre tickets, helping with the weekly shop or devising a new fitness plan.
Wallacea’s Wellbeing Manager plays a key role, overseeing the various teams from gym manager and concierge, to the care staff, key partners and any external services.
With Wallacea Living putting wellbeing first, it is destined to make retirement the best years of your later life.
If you want to know more, visit Wallacea, or call 020 3960 1000, to book an appointment to view the newly-opened Showsuite and show apartment.
* ”An IRC in Every Borough” ARCO’s Housing-With-Care Manifesto for Greater London. February, 2024.
