Date: May 2006

Richmond Villages, developers and operators of luxury retirement villages throughout the UK, has designed a development near Nantwich in Cheshire that ticks all the boxes when it comes to first class retirement living.

Richmond Nantwich, a mature development, has been created in the style of a village, with its collection of retirement properties built around a pristine bowling green and courtyard. The striking architecture reflects the historic Tudor buildings of Nantwich itself, with these more recent properties full of ‘period’ character.

The development offers a good choice of property styles and different retirement solutions that vary from luxury apartments for those who wish to live independently; serviced suites, each with its own sitting room, bedroom with en suite, kitchenette and hotel-style services to 24-hour care rooms. Regardless of a person’s retirement age, or level of fitness, there is an option to suit.

Keith Cockell, founder and managing director of Richmond Villages says: "Those who do not require any assistance tend to choose our independent apartments, however, they can still enjoy all the facilities and social life the village has to offer.

"Others who need some help are increasingly aspiring to live somewhere better than in a single room in a care home. They regard our serviced suites, where they can entertain their family and friends, as being a very attractive alternative. Here, they can choose to eat in one of the restaurants or have their meals delivered to their room and have as much first class personal care as they need."

The village, which sits within five acres, has excellent facilities including a beautician, hairdressing salon, village shop, café-bar and restaurants that are on a par with those in a luxury hotel. There are also numerous clubs and social activities, in addition to various organised trips. The gardens at Richmond Nantwich, which won last year’s Nantwich in Bloom award, can be enjoyed all year round, thanks to a lovely garden room and gazebo.

Richmond Villages has an excellent track record across all its developments when it comes to security, offering great peace of mind to residents. At Richmond Coventry, for example, there is both 24 hour staff and CCTV.

Richmond Nantwich is located within easy reach of both the M6 motorway and Nantwich railway station.

Currently available at Richmond Nantwich are two bedroom luxury apartments (for independent living) with a spacious living/dining room, kitchen and bathroom priced from £220,000 to £277,500 and a collection of serviced suites, each with a galley kitchen, sitting room and bedroom complete with en suite (for those who need some assistance) priced from £140,000 to £170,000. There is currently a waiting list for the close care bedrooms (for those who need 24-hour care).

The service charge is £62.50 per week and there are four care packages available, priced from £152.75 to £1,229.35 per month; packages can be tailored to individual needs.

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Properties are usually purchased outright, however Richmond Villages tries to accommodate individual requirements and rental will therefore be considered for every property. Richmond Villages also offers accommodation on a rental basis as part of its respite care programme.

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