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When Susan King moved from her Devon bungalow to a brand new two bedroom apartment at Churchill Retirement Living\u2019s Headley Lodge<\/a> in Ashtead, she knew it would give her more time to spend with family and pursue her many hobbies. A keen gardener, knitter, bowler and art enthusiast, there\u2019s no doubt she is continuing to live life to the full into her 90s.<\/p>

\u201cI wanted to move back to this area to be closer to my three children who all live nearby,\u201d Susan explains. \u201cMy brother owns a Churchill apartment in Lymington, so I\u2019d seen first-hand the benefits of retirement living. I decided on a two bedroom apartment on the top floor at Headley Lodge, so I can enjoy nice views of the local playing fields. I use my second bedroom as a sitting room and an extra space to hang all my paintings, which mean a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>

Susan is keen to highlight the benefits of her decision, adding: \u201cI would definitely encourage other people to downsize, it makes a lot of sense as you get older, and it frees up homes for younger people. I\u2019ve also found it\u2019s actually cheaper than living on your own in a larger house, as you don\u2019t have to pay for your own gardener, window cleaner, or general upkeep and maintenance. I wasn\u2019t sure if that would be the case prior to my move, but now I\u2019ve been here a while I\u2019m pleased to say it is. Our Lodge Manager Jane is also great to have around.\u201d<\/p>

No more worries about bills or maintenance means Susan can spend more time doing the things she enjoys, like tending to the allotment she shares with her daughter. \u201cI gave away all my gardening stuff when I moved,\u201d she says. \u201cBut then my daughter suggested an allotment, and now it\u2019s something we enjoy doing together. We grow pretty much everything \u2013 fruit, vegetables and flowers \u2013 and I bring some of it in to share with my neighbours at the Lodge. I\u2019ve also joined the local bowls club, which is another hobby I\u2019ve shared with my daughter for many years.\u201d<\/p>

Susan is unfazed by Covid-19, her main observation being that \u201cWe\u2019ve all just got to use our common sense\u201d. It certainly won\u2019t stop her from being an active member of the growing community at Headley Lodge, as Churchill\u2019s Sales Executive Alex is keen to point out. \u201cSusan is a great Owner, always giving flowers and veg away,\u201d he says. \u201cShe made jams and marmalade for our Macmillan coffee morning recently, and she also knits like a pro. I\u2019ve seen an Argyll jumper she created and it looks like something you\u2019d buy in a shop, very impressive!\u201d<\/p>

It would be hard to find a more positive example of someone whose move to a Churchill Retirement Living apartment has helped to maintain an active, independent and enjoyable lifestyle.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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