Date: August 2006
RETIRING IN STYLE!
THE FIRST RESIDENTS SETTLE IN AT RICHMOND PAINSWICK, A NEW LUXURY
RETIREMENT VILLAGE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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Sales
suite opening hours extended to 10am – 4pm, seven days a week
The first residents are settling
into their new homes at Richmond Painswick, a striking retirement village in
the Cotswolds where luxury living is high on the agenda.
The development, located on the
edge of Painswick in Gloucestershire and overlooking some of the most beautiful
countryside in the region, is being built and operated by Richmond
Villages.
Richmond Painswick comprises a
collection of imaginatively designed Cotswold stone properties that offer a
variety of living solutions, and an impressive range of health and leisure facilities.
Mrs Pauline Foreman, a Painswick
resident for over 50 years, was one of the first people to move in at Richmond
Painswick. She commented: “I wanted to
stay in Painswick and visited one of Richmond Villages’ other developments in
Cheshire to see what it was like. I was
so impressed I put my name on the waiting list long before building had
started. I really don’t think
retirement living could get much better than this!”
Another local couple who have just
moved into the retirement village are Mr and Mrs Otway. Mrs Otway says: “We’ve moved in at a stage
in our lives when we’re still able to enjoy a full and active social life. We’ve carried on exactly the same as before,
going to the same clubs and meeting with the same friends, but safe in the
knowledge that the care is there if and when we need it. We’re very much looking forward to getting
to know other new residents as they move in.”
Keith Cockell, founder and
managing director of Richmond Villages says: “We are fully committed to providing
high quality retirement villages that offer a wonderful way of life for those
who live in them. We are delighted to
welcome the first residents at Richmond Painswick, where new friendships are
being made as this vibrant community grows.”
Phase one, which is now complete,
includes 18 luxury village apartments.
These are ideal for people aged 50 plus who are independent and active –
and possibly not yet retired – who like the idea that they need never move
again. The apartments are also suitable
for those who wish to travel or spend time abroad and who want to feel secure
in the knowledge that their property will be well looked after while they are
away.
Phase two, which is due to be
completed early next year, will include 38 one and two bedroom serviced
apartments, each with a kitchenette, sitting room and bedroom with en-suite,
plus 24 close care bedrooms for those who need 24-hour care.
The facilities at Richmond
Painswick are on a par with those of a superior hotel and will include an
elegant drawing room and restaurant; a café, shop and rooftop garden; a
‘wellness centre’ featuring a spa, pool, sauna and steam room, plus a
fully-equipped gymnasium and studio.
Nine phase one properties are
still available, priced from £435,000 for two and three bedroom luxury village
apartments. Prices for properties in
phase two range from £199,000 for a one bedroom serviced apartment. Care packages can also be tailored to meet
individual needs.
Sales Suite Opening Hours Extended
The sales suite at Richmond
Painswick is now open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week.
Two new members of staff - Meriel
Middleton and Glynis Willis - have joined village manager, Susie Oakley, and
Sue Bishop, who’s responsible for sales liaison and administration.
Telephone 01452 813902, e-mail
info@richmond-villages.com or visit www.richmond-villages.com
Richmond Villages is also planning
retirement villages in Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Northamptonshire and Devon.
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Notes to editors:
Properties are usually purchased outright, although 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 and convalescent care programme.
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| The first residents at Richmond Painswick settle in to village life at their
luxury retirement village in the Cotswolds overlooking the Slad valley. (From left to right) Imogen Wheaton, Susan Wheaton, Pauline Foreman, Mrs Otway and Mr Otway. |
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