Date: November 2005

Firm in the belief that retirement should mark the start of a new and exciting era, Richmond Villages, part of the Barchester Group, designs outstanding retirement villages where the provision of a luxurious lifestyle is very much top of the agenda. The latest village currently under construction in the Cotswolds village of Painswick has proved so popular that already one-third of the first phase has been sold off-plan.

The Richmond Painswick development comprises a variety of superbly designed stone properties that are being built to blend with the local vernacular, with these set amidst landscaped grounds overlooking rolling countryside.

Offering so much more than a typical retirement home, this village provides those living there with the best of both worlds: the privacy of independent living and then, should it become necessary, as much care/nursing assistance as required.

Phase 1 comprises 18 luxury apartments (known as independent living units) that will be completed by December 2005. Phase 2, which is due to be completed by October 2006, is well underway, with this much larger phase providing a care centre, with 35 suites (each with a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom complete with en suite), and 36 close care bedrooms for those who need a higher level of care.

The facilities at Richmond Painswick will be in a league of their own. Communal areas such as the elegant drawing room and the Laurie Lee Restaurant (on a par with a superior hotel) will be a focal point for those who enjoy socialising and taking part in the many activities and events organised by The Friends of Richmond. In addition, the Café, shop, library and Rooftop Garden are sure to be popular meeting areas.

The Wellness Centre, part of Phase 2, is an inspired idea. This will include a spa, located on the lower garden level, with a pool, sauna and steam room; there will also be a fully-equipped gymnasium and studio.

Keith Cockell, managing director of Richmond Villages says: "We are fully committed to providing first class retirement villages that offer a wonderful way of life for those who live in them. Our focus is very much on quality, with this evident at every turn, both in the properties themselves and in terms of the support and care we deliver."

With its prestigious setting, just on the edge of a charming Cotswolds village, Richmond Painswick has much to offer, attracting buyers from the local area and further afield.

Prices for independent two bedroom apartments at Richmond Painswick range from £429,000 to £799,000; prices for Richmond Suites range from £225,000 to £395,000.

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