Move’s a shore thing
the development, as well as the location, was because it offered us the peace of mind of being able to leave the apartment for holidays without having to worry about security. This was especially important to us after an attempted burglary at our previous home while we were away.”
Rachel and Richard had found their old home was beginning to need updating, especially externally, which would have involved a lot of work and money. So they were delighted to discover a retirement development was being built in Wilton and both are very fond of it.
The couple have really embraced the community social life: “We like to get involved in all of the activities, especially the film nights and coffee mornings,” says Richard.
“The events are a great way to socialise and get to know the other homeowners, who are all really friendly, and we attended events before we’d moved to the development.”
McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living developments include a homeowners’ lounge for social get-togethers, professionals to maintain the landscaped gardens and the outside of the apartments plus a dedicated house manager for the day-to-day running of the development.
They have security entrance systems and 24-hour emergency call points and there is a guest apartment that can be hired for family or friends to stay over. All 39 of Olivier Place’s one and two-bedroom apartments have now been reserved but the company has developments under construction in Salisbury – Castle Gate and Monument Place. These will be on Endless Street, opposite the River Avon, just under three miles from the city.
Castle Gate will have 24 Retirement Living apartments for over-60s, while neighbouring Monument Place will have 61 Retirement Living Plus apartments for over-70s.
Further afield is Waterman House, at Broadstone near Poole, where one-bedroom flats can be reserved off-plan for £275,000 and two-bedroom apartments from £380,000.
Inland at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, flats are available to reserve off-plan for £195,000 and £270,000 (0800 201 4811/5811; mccarthyandstone.co.uk).