Why our New Build Bungalows are perfect for retirement
16-03-2022 Blog
Retirement is a great time for many as they finally get to enjoy the perks of not having to work any longer. Finding the perfect retirement property is important in allowing you to enjoy life to its fullest after working life. This blog highlights 6 reasons why our new build bungalows are perfect for your retirement!
1. No Stairs and No Scares
As people get older the thought of having to navigate up and down stairs can be daunting. The NHS statistics show that around 1 in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year! The older you get the higher the possibility of a serious injury from a fall, and this can lead to other impacts such as loss of confidence and become withdrawn.
This is why our bungalows are perfect, as with no stairs to navigate the chance of falls reduces massively. Our bungalows offer all that you could want and need, finished to a high modern standard. If you want a stress-free easy retirement, our Clarendon bungalows could be for you.
2. Growing Living Age
The Government office for science, state that the demand for housing that meets the needs of older people will increase as the population ages. According to an APPG report, 96% of the elderly in the UK are living in mainstream housing, and most hope to live independently at home for their entire life. However, without the correct housing for an aging population, living in a mainstream home independently is almost impossible.
Assisted living properties such as our previous Cobnut Park are perfect for living independently with 2 hours of care per week provided to help you do some of the tasks you may struggle with. If you are interested in assisted living, contact us today to register your interest in our future bungalow developments.
3. Rising Bungalow Popularity and Price
With average house prices exceeding £260,000 for the first time, house prices continue to reach new highs. A typical home is now around 20% more expensive than in early 2020 before the COVID-19 Pandemic started. These numbers show no indication of slowing down. With an annual growth surge of 12.6% and an increase of house prices of almost £30,000 between February 2021 and February 2022 house prices continue to rise.
While house prices continue to rise, bungalow prices have also started to soar. With a revival of popularity, bungalows have seen an increase in interest as people are generally living for longer.
One in five people looking to move in the next five years are wanting to move into a bungalow and this figure will continue to grow as the population ages. Subsequently, Rightmove saw an increase of 10.5% in the value of single storey homes last year.
Our three bungalows at Miller’s Meadow are priced between £450,000 and £550,000. Located in the picturesque Kent village of Sandhurst, these bungalows will be ideal for your retirement.
4. Lifestyle and Support
Our Award-winning Cobnut Park development has care available on site to help and make your retirement as easy as possible. The exclusive Assisted Living community is located in Boughton Monchelsea and combines support from an on-site team with the freedom of owning your own home. The gated community provides a safe environment while all homeowners are free to come and go as they please. A clubhouse located at the centre of Cobnut Park provides a convenient space for socialising.
5. Modern New Build
Mulberry Place Phase two is an addition of two semi-detached 2-bedroom bungalows in Maidstone. These modern new build bungalows feature open plan living with fully tiled bathrooms, designer kitchens and private parking; retirement has never looked so good! Fitted with both a shower and a bath these high-quality properties allow people who struggle with using a bath the option of using a shower.
6. Perfect locations for retirement
Our Clarendon bungalows are located in fantastic areas around Kent.
Miller’s Meadow is located in Sandhurst, a rural village near Cranbrook and Hawkhurst. A more peaceful area to retire would be hard to find, while also providing the essentials for day to day life, including local shops, eateries and a school.
Cobnut Park is located at the heart of the picturesque village of Boughton Monchelsea. Just four miles south of Maidstone, Boughton Monchelsea offers an appealing number of green spaces and a good number of local amenities. All properties at Cobnut Park are now sold, but sign up to our newsletter to be notified if we have any upcoming assisted living developments!
Mulberry Place Phase two is located just over a mile from Maidstone town centre. Mote Park is only a few minutes’ walk away, which offers stunning walking routes, water sports and much more. Leeds Castle is also a short drive away and boasts 500 acres of stunning parkland. All properties at Mulberry Place Phase 2 are now sold, but sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our upcoming new build bungalows!
Hopefully you can now see why our new build bungalows would be perfect for your retirement! If you would like to find out more about our Miller’s Meadow development, contact us today.
Got any questions or feedback on the blog? Or maybe a topic you would like to be covered in a future blog? Email cameron.hagan@clarendonhomes.co.uk today, I would love to hear from you!
