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23/10/2020
Seddon Starts Building Work At Gifford Lea Retirement Village
Contractor Seddon has started building work at Gifford Lea retirement village, located just outside Chester.
The work includes an additional 39 retirement living apartments which are expected to be completed in spring 2022.
Gifford Lea currently offers 104 later living apartments and has a range of facilities, which include: a wellness spa with relaxation pool, restaurant, bar, hair and beauty salon, gym, craft room and library/cinema room. When complete, the village will offer 162 retirement properties in total.
Construction of phase 3 is now in progress and Seddon is building a further 39 apartments, including 10 affordable homes available as shared ownership or to rent. Phase 3 will also see the creation of communal areas and landscaped gardens.
Gifford Lea has a number of measures in place that will allow visitors to find out more about life at the village, while keeping them and residents safe. These include a series of 'walk-through' films which can be experienced from home and safe, pre-booked property tours.
Jamie Bunce, CEO of Inspired Villages, commented: "Our philosophy is centred around residents' holistic wellbeing - looking after their physical, social, financial and mental health, whilst encouraging them to enjoy a healthy, happy and independent life.
"This year has shown how the power of community is more important than ever. Gifford Lea provides a safe, secure community for residents to form new friendships and try new activities.
"The development has already been met with high praise and we’re proud to be providing more age-appropriate housing in Cheshire, as well as central facilities that benefit both residents and, once it is safe to do so, the local community.
"This next phase marks an important point in our plans for the future of Gifford Lea, providing additional homes for an ever-increasing market, as well as continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability and we look forward to enhancing this exceptional village even further."
The work includes an additional 39 retirement living apartments which are expected to be completed in spring 2022.
Gifford Lea currently offers 104 later living apartments and has a range of facilities, which include: a wellness spa with relaxation pool, restaurant, bar, hair and beauty salon, gym, craft room and library/cinema room. When complete, the village will offer 162 retirement properties in total.
Construction of phase 3 is now in progress and Seddon is building a further 39 apartments, including 10 affordable homes available as shared ownership or to rent. Phase 3 will also see the creation of communal areas and landscaped gardens.
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Gifford Lea has a number of measures in place that will allow visitors to find out more about life at the village, while keeping them and residents safe. These include a series of 'walk-through' films which can be experienced from home and safe, pre-booked property tours.
Jamie Bunce, CEO of Inspired Villages, commented: "Our philosophy is centred around residents' holistic wellbeing - looking after their physical, social, financial and mental health, whilst encouraging them to enjoy a healthy, happy and independent life.
"This year has shown how the power of community is more important than ever. Gifford Lea provides a safe, secure community for residents to form new friendships and try new activities.
"The development has already been met with high praise and we’re proud to be providing more age-appropriate housing in Cheshire, as well as central facilities that benefit both residents and, once it is safe to do so, the local community.
"This next phase marks an important point in our plans for the future of Gifford Lea, providing additional homes for an ever-increasing market, as well as continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability and we look forward to enhancing this exceptional village even further."
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