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enjoy retirement with friends, old and new,” as Martin put it.
The remainder of the ground floor comprises of apartments benefitting from external private patio areas, and the upper floors accommodate the rest of the apartments, guest facilities and accommo- dation for the 24-hour staff provision.
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Augustus House is split between one and two bedroom apartments, each having a shower room, walk-in wardrobe, cupboard, kitchen and living room; the larger apartments also housing an additional cloakroom.
further. “The limited context around the site allowed us to produce a set piece building hidden behind the High Street, which gradually reveals itself as you approach from Station Parade.” The resulting building is arranged with apartments in two wings that enclose a south facing garden, which overlooks an adjacent Site of Nature Conservation Importance.
Entering the development from the
north side, through the car park and past the electric vehicle charging points, there is a landscaped forecourt and drop-off area, which reportedly required careful consideration in order to integrate the building and car parking within the setting. This directly addresses a promi- nent main entrance that is directly visible from the principal approach to the site. Entering the building, Homeowners and
Visitors alike are welcomed into a double- height reception area, which also accommodates a waiting area, the Estate Management office, and provides lift access to the upper floors.
THE DEVELOPMENT IS INTENDED TO GIVE CUSTOMERS THE ABILITY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFE
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The entrance reception leads directly into the central Club Lounge, Bistro Restaurant and Wellness Suite, with the back-of-house areas, encompassing a full- service kitchen, laundry, mobility scooter store and refuse areas, discretely accom- modated beyond. These communal facilities are centrally located in order to provide ease of access from all apartments.
Between the two wings of the building, the dual aspect lounge/restaurant space allows access to and from the private landscaped gardens. This area provides a tranquil outdoor setting in which Homeowners can “sit back, relax and
The development is intended to give customers the ability to get the most out of life – the homes are specifically designed to enable those over the age of 70 to do this. All apartments have 24- hour emergency call points, raised height electrical sockets, easy-grip taps, slip resistant tiled flooring, easy-access shower rooms, and access to a lift to all floors. This is further supported by an onsite laundry service, which will return items within 24 hours.
The rooms have plenty of space for buyers to move their belongings into, and enough room to entertain visitors in the comfort of their own home. All apart- ments benefit from either a balcony or a patio, providing private external amenity space in addition to the communal landscaped gardens. In the kitchens, a range of high quality appliances have been incorporated – everything being designed to make cooking and cleaning as effortless as possible. The bathrooms also have been specifically designed for elder residents, offering both functionality and safety, and all have level access showers, which residents can get in and out of easily, as well as slip resistant tiled floor- ing and lever taps that turn on and off with ease.
“The entire development is designed for ease, comfort and safety,” detailed Martin, “with the added benefits that Retirement Living Plus brings, in the form of flexible car and support packages that are built around homeowners needs.”
RESIDENT BENEFITS The Retirement Living Plus ethos is supported by a dedicated estate manager on hand during the day, who will be around to aid and guide as and when help is needed. They don’t just take care of the practicalities of running the development, but are also responsible for organising social activities, which homeowners can get involved with as they wish. In addition, and offering a further sense of community, are the building’s Homeowners Lounge and restaurant. Located centrally within the building,
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