Downsizing for a better quality of life
Renting in retirement opens up all sorts of possibilities for people. The appeal may take time to be apparent to those accustomed to home ownership. Still, for various reasons, it can uplift your whole quality of life and be liberating.
Birchgrove’s retirement communities are designed to offer more than just accommodation; they provide an improved lifestyle. Their properties range from 1, 2, and 3-bedroom self-contained apartments, each thoughtfully designed to combine comfort with modern accessibility. The on-site facilities are nothing short of exceptional, featuring a club room, library, restaurant, licensed bar, and wellness suite, all set within beautifully landscaped gardens that include a greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts.
Birchgrove’s ethos centres on creating a genuine extension of the residents’ homes, fostering a true sense of community. This is evident in the monthly events calendar, which is packed with activities to suit all interests and quiet spaces for those seeking solitude and reflection. The presence of 24-hour staff and high-quality care and support provision ensures that every resident’s need is met professionally.
Innovative technology is integrated into each apartment, ensuring help is readily available at the touch of a button. This and weekly housekeeping support allow residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Birchgrove has properties in London, Kent and Surrey, with additional communities under construction and more in the planning stages.
Downsizing for a better quality of life makes sense, but bungalows are scarce and command such premium prices that you’re unlikely to be able to free up enough money to enjoy that dream retirement. Then there’s stamp duty, legal fees, and the likelihood you’ll have to spend more money on whatever you buy to make it suitable to grow old in – all this means many end up staying put.
Unique to the Birchgrove offer is its inclusive rental model which covers electricity, water, heating, broadband & WIFI, buildings insurance, buildings maintenance (e.g. plumbing) line rental and telephone calls, security, general maintenance, rubbish collection, 24hr emergency aid, window cleaning and weekly housekeeping. And that’s not all! The inclusive rent also provides access to the Moveasy service from the Senior Move Partnership, providing personalised support to help you plan and manage your move from your very own Senor Move Manager. You will also have access to a financial planner to assist you on how best to fund your move to Birchgrove.
A significant number of people put off the decision of planning for their later years for one reason or another, often saying that it isn’t time yet. Some hesitate, remaining at home in a large family house that is often not adapted to their needs as they age, and so it’s not until a crisis, ill-health or the devasting effects of loneliness and isolation that they start to think seriously about the decision.
Birchgrove communities are designed to help you stay healthier, happier and stronger, both physically and mentally, for longer.
To find out more about Birchgrove and to explore your options, please contact the team on 020 3929 5599 or visit www.birchgrove.life
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