Purchasers seeking the ideal retirement property in Tonbridge are being urged to register their interest for Churchill Retirement Living’s new St Giles Lodge development, which is currently under construction on Shipbourne Road.
St Giles Lodge is a collection of 31 one and two bedroom privately owned retirement apartments and shared facilities, designed exclusively for the over 60s. It will offer quality retirement accommodation and safe and independent living close to local shops and amenities. The Welcome Centre is currently open by appointment only and Churchill is encouraging interested purchasers to register now to avoid disappointment.
Anne Scherrer, Regional Marketing Manager for Churchill Retirement Living said: “We are thrilled to be launching a new Lodge in Tonbridge. Our properties offer security, peace of mind and independent living, along with community and support. Being in a manageable home with no maintenance can offer a new lease of life for people – ensuring they are close to amenities, and surrounded by a new community.
“The new development has already sparked a great deal of interest and we’ve had lots of enquiries from local over 60s keen to find out more about the benefits of retirement living. Anyone thinking of making a move should register their interest by visiting the Welcome Centre, which is currently open by appointment only, where visitors have the opportunity to view the plans with the chance of making a reservation.”
Apartments will boast spacious rooms throughout, which have been considerately designed with the over 60s in mind. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built in fridge and freezer, hob and an oven, which is located at an easy-reach height. All of the properties benefit from easy-turn lever taps in both the kitchen and bathroom and illuminated light switches for added convenience. Owners also enjoy ultimate peace of mind from a fitted camera entry system for the highest level of security and a 24 hour emergency call system.
With less to worry about, Owners will have more time to do the things they enjoy, including taking advantage of the host of other benefits which will be on offer, such as having family or friends to stay in the development’s well-appointed Guest Suite and enjoying a chat with neighbours, or attending one of the many events, in the Owners’ Lounge. There will also be a Lodge Manager, who will oversee the running of the development.
The popular town of Tonbridge is surrounded by idyllic, rolling countryside, with the river Medway meandering through its heart. With an extensive range of shops, cafes and eateries on its popular high street, as well as all other essential amenities, such as supermarkets, a dentists, doctors’ surgery and a post office, Owners can relax in the knowledge that all those essentials are located close by. Benefiting from good transport links, Tonbridge train station offers services to London, Ashford and Hastings, and the town is also well serviced by numerous bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Maidstone.
For more information on Churchill Retirement Living and the apartments available at St Giles Lodge please call 0800 458 1857.