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Homewood Grove in Surrey unveils new show home
Homewood Grove, the contemporary lifestyle village for the over 60s in Chertsey, Surrey has unveiled its new two-bedroom show home which is ready to view Homewood Grove will have 116 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with onsite amenities and 24/7 extra care...
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...
Beechcroft acquires BBC’s Caversham Park in Reading
Beechcroft Developments has signed a contract with the BBC for the redevelopment of Caversham Park on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire. Beechcroft intends to renovate and convert the listed buildings and create a collection of new buildings to provide retirement...
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...
Pets aren’t a barrier to living in a retirement development
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a huge rise in pet ownership and the good news is that most retirement developments will welcome four-legged friends Last year the Kennel Club saw a 180 per cent increase in enquiries from potential dog owners and pet insurance providers...
McCarthy Stone calls for action to end ageism
New research reveals 60 per cent of people in the UK feel ageism is a major problem McCarthy Stone’s new Vision for Later Life in Britain report suggests that over three million people have been the victims of ageism. With the consequences including prejudice and...
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,...
