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Battersea Place - 45% now reserved in London's first luxury retirement village
In less than six months, the Battersea Place sales team have taken reservations on 45% of the 112 apartments in this unique retirement village development on Albert Bridge Road, overlooking Battersea Park. This includes all of the penthouse apartments but there is a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments still available. The remaining apartments are priced from £415,000 – £2million....Read more»
Toddlers reunited
John and Jennie Stevens first met at St Hilda’s private primary school at the age of 5 years. Time marched on, and so did Jennie and John, both working their way through their early schooling until they met again at Elmwood County Co-ed Grammar School. It was not long before they were ‘going out’ with each other. They knew this was...Read more»
A lucky tumble
When he lost his wife, Ron moved from the family home in Abingdon to be closer to one of his daughters and chose to live nearby in a flat in Portisham. But following a headlong tumble down a flight of stairs, which left Ron shaken, but none the worse for wear, his daughter wasted no time in searching for a safer haven for her independent-minded...Read more»
Retirement Living: Town or Country?
When retirement is on the cards, chances are the biggest and most difficult consideration is … where to? Most people agree they would love somewhere safe, low-maintenance and above all, comfortable, but without being cut off from the bustle of everyday life and friendly company. Many wish to stay in the area they have lived for most of their lives, while others...Read more»
Only 3 penthouse apartments remaining in London's first luxury retirement village
In just 4 short winter months the Battersea Place sales team have taken reservations on over 30% of the 112 apartments in this unique retirement village development on Albert Bridge Road, overlooking Battersea Park. This includes all of the Parkside penthouse apartments, with just 3 three-bedroom, dual-aspect penthouses remaining in the Westside building, priced at around £2million. The remaining one and...Read more»
Back to the Forties
Watch out Kate Moss, there was some strong competition in Dorchester this week! The dedicated team of carers at Somerleigh Court Nursing Home took a step back in time to model Forties-style fashions for a fun packed catwalk show, to entertain residents, in honour of Dignity Action Day, a national event which honours people in care. Prior to the fashion show care...Read more»
Construction is underway on Remuera Rise.
Construction is underway on Remuera Rise in Broadway Park, Newmarket. Dominion Constructors Limited has been appointed as main contractor. "We are excited to be working with this experienced company who have an excellent track record in this style of construction. Dominion Constructors Limited are long established, having been in the construction industry since 1973 and today they are one of...Read more»
London Retirement Success for LifeCare Residences and VINCI Construction UK
LifeCare Residences Ltd, international retirement village operator, and VINCI Construction UK, who have formed a Joint Venture to develop retirement villages in London, have already attracted 25 reservations grossing £24.3m. of sales for their first scheme, Battersea Place, under construction in a prime SW11 location. Richard Davis, LifeCare’s CEO comments, “We are delighted to be working with such a distinguished company...Read more»
Romsey Abbey Choir delight residents and guests at Grove Place Open Day
Grove Place retirement village was thrilled to host the Romsey Abbey Choir on 10 December, the highlight of their final open day for 2011. The village was decorated to celebrate the festive season, with large Christmas trees both inside and outside the front doors of the Manor House and a display of hand-made Christmas stockings made by residents. Residents and staff...Read more»
Grove Place takes Gold in the New Homes Garden Awards
Grove Place is pleased to be the 2011 recipient of the Gold Award for the Best Landscaped Luxury Retirement Development. In 2006, retirement specialists LifeCare Residences acquired Grove Place, formerly an independent school, with a magnificent centrepiece period building, set in 27 acres of private grounds. The beautifully restored Manor House now functions as the natural meeting place for residents. It has...Read more»