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CASE STUDY A hidden gem


An elegant new development for retirees has become a discreet addition to a Surrey town, offering elderly buyers both tailor-made housing and a sense of community. Jack Wooler spoke to Martin Brown from developer McCarthy & Stone on their approach to the project.


ugustus House, in Virginia Water, Surrey, comprises 59 apartments for sale or rent. The homes are specifically catered to retirees, and the development includes the variety of amenities that have come to be expected by buyers in such projects. Retirement developer McCarthy & Stone has turned delivery of this kind of scheme into an art form, after building more than 54,000 such apartments since 1977. The new homes are of one and two bedrooms, all having access to the shared amenities. They include 24 hour assis- tance and care when necessary, shared spaces, events offering a social life inside the development, and landscaped gardens to provide valuable access to the outdoors.


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It is hoped that the picturesque location will appeal to those buyers seeking a village atmosphere, with a number of scenic pastimes alongside retail and dining offerings. Sitting on the border of a conservation area, Augustus House offers


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