For those wondering where to spend their senior years, Rosanna Greenstreet has some solutions
Reeves House, Leatherhead
If you are in the market for a new home for your later years, then look no further than a property by Beechcroft, the retirement specialist for the over 55s.
Their White Lion Place development in Cobham comprises six new homes within the Grade II listed building that was once The White Lion, an important stop on the London-Portsmouth stagecoach route. In addition there are 24 newly built homes, including a selection of two, three and four-bedroom apartments and duplexes. Each provides plenty of generously-proportioned living space and all have outside space in the form of private gardens, terraces or balconies, with some featuring stunning roof terraces.
It is worth noting that in a recent survey, Cobham achieved seventh place in a list of the top 20 ‘Old Favourites’ for its combination of culture, restaurants, pubs, good travel connections and leafy setting. There are two apartments still available at White Lion Place, both in the newly-built Barley House and priced from £895,000. The apartments have spacious dining rooms, a separate kitchen and a generously-proportioned drawing room with a balcony, along with a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a utility area.
For further information on White Lion Place go to beechcroft.co.uk. The show homes at White Lion Place are open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm – call 0800 1114576 for further details.
Over in Leatherhead there is another beautiful Beechcroft development on the market with Patrick Gardner (01372 360832). Named The Farthings and comprising 35 elegant houses and apartments created within Reeves House and Henderson Crescent, this development is within easy reach of the town centre and features two and three bedroom apartments and houses priced from £495,000. Within Reeves House there is a guest suite available for visitors as well as a communal lounge where owners can meet and socialise.
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Great Oaks, Great Bookham
If you are not ready for the full on retirement experience, and are perhaps just thinking about down-sizing, then a brand new Shanly Home could be the solution. Also for sale through Patrick Gardner, Great Oaks is a development of 33 properties in the sought after village of Great Bookham. Accessed via a private gated entrance and situated within walking distance of Bookham Common and the station, there is a superb choice of two, three and four bedroom properties which start at £495,000.
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