Show apartment opens at popular Tonbridge retirement development

Churchill Retirement Living has opened the doors to a brand new Welcome Centre and show apartment at its St Giles Lodge development in Tonbridge, where over 30 per cent of the apartments have already been reserved off plan.

St Giles Lodge is a superb development of 31 one and two bedroom privately owned, purpose built retirement apartments on Shipbourne Road. The new show apartment allows interested purchasers the opportunity to see first-hand the high quality of the apartments and the fantastic lifestyle on offer.

Anne Scherrer, regional marketing manager at Churchill Retirement Living, said: “St Giles Lodge has proven to be extremely popular with a third of the apartments already snapped up by local people keen to take advantage of the retirement living lifestyle.  Now that the Welcome Centre and show apartment is open, purchasers can see for themselves the layout and design of the apartments as well as the attention to detail and high quality they can expect from Churchill.

“Our properties offer security, peace of mind and independent living, along with community and support.  Being in a manageable home with no maintenance can offer a new lease of life for people – ensuring they are close to amenities, and surrounded by a new community.  Anyone thinking of making a move should come and see us soon to avoid missing out.”

The apartments at St Giles Lodge boast spacious rooms throughout, which have been considerately designed with the over 60s in mind. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built in fridge and freezer, hob and an oven, which is located at an easy-reach height. All of the properties benefit from easy-turn lever taps in both the kitchen and bathroom and illuminated light switches for added convenience. Owners also enjoy ultimate peace of mind from a fitted camera entry system for the highest level of security and a 24 hour emergency call system.

With less to worry about, Owners will have more time to do the things they enjoy, including taking advantage of the host of other benefits which will be on offer, such as having family or friends to stay in the development’s well-appointed Guest Suite, enjoying a chat with neighbours, or attending one of the many events in the Owners’ Lounge. There will also be a Lodge Manager, provided by Millstream Management Services, who will oversee the running of the development.

The popular town of Tonbridge is surrounded by idyllic, rolling countryside, with the river Medway meandering through its heart. With an extensive range of shops, cafes and eateries on its popular high street, as well as all other essential amenities, such as supermarkets, a dentists, doctors’ surgery and a post office, Owners can relax in the knowledge that all those essentials are located close by.

Benefiting from good transport links, Tonbridge train station offers services to London, Ashford and Hastings, and the town is also well serviced by numerous bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley and Maidstone.

For more information about the apartments available at St Giles Lodge, visit the new Welcome Centre open daily from 10am to 5pm or call 01732 622252.