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Fun, laughter, and friendship
Our retirement developments are home to vibrant communities full of unique individuals with varying interests and experiences.
Our welcoming retirement communities are designed to bring people together, with stylish communal lounges, beautifully landscaped gardens, and rooftop terraces perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. These shared spaces soon become the heart of the community, where residents enjoy everything from film nights and gardening clubs to lunch gatherings, knitting groups and evening drinks.
This is what makes our communities special. They are vibrant networks of shared interests, passions and hobbies. Filled with laughter, banter and sparkly debate, they are inspiring places to live. But don’t worry there’s no obligation to join in, you’re welcome to take part in as little or as much as you like.
And because we take care of maintaining all the communal areas, inside and out, you’re free to spend more time doing the things you love and less time worrying about household chores.
Blyton House enjoy Mexican Fiesta
Residents at Blyton House in Bourne End enjoyed a Mexican themed Fiesta, complete with Margaritas and a Pinata!
Celebrating all things Mexican, the evening showed off Blyton House residents’ zest for life, as they adorned colourful sombreros, moustaches and kicked up their heels with the help of some traditional maracas. Residents, family, friends, and staff were all welcome and joined in with a Mexican themed quiz.
House Manager, Allison Crews-orchard hosted the event with the help of the resident’s family members, who contributed by making a spicy salsa, cornbread, and fajitas.
Allison said, “It’s fantastic to see everyone come together and join in with the celebrations, the residents have enjoyed it immensely (especially the margaritas!) It’s occasions such as these that truly demonstrate the vibrancy of our retirement communities.”
Commenting on the event, Blyton House resident, John Pritchard said; “What a wonderful way to start the year! Events like these prove to all present, that we have come here to ‘enjoy life – not die!”
“I can’t thank Allison enough for arranging a fantastic ‘Mexican Night’, it was enjoyed by all, lifting spirits for everyone, especially the newcomers to Blyton House who were not present on the previous occasions when we enjoyed ‘Hollywood Night’, ‘A Night in Paris’, ‘Turkish Night’ and similar themed nights in our community room.”
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“Josh Billinge (Resales Property Consultant) and Callum Bailey (Resales Sales Progressor) were great from start to finish. I really appreciated the way they helped me navigate the final stages of the buying process, particularly in getting everything over the line in time for the moving date we were hoping for. Callum’s guidance, reassurance and chasing people up at the end made a real difference. Both Josh and Callum were friendly and reliable so I’d like to say a big thank you.”
Josh Billinge and Callum Bailey
“I have recently used McCarthy & Stone Resales to sell my mother’s apartment. The service I received from Julie Samuels was outstanding. She was a pleasure to deal with and did everything she promised. Julie is a huge asset to the company, thank you again.”
Julie Samuels, Sales Progressor
“We have just sold my mother’s apartment at Coopers Court, Yate. My son and I have been very impressed with our selling experience through McCarthy & Stone Resales from the moment the property was put on the market, until it completed. We were kept fully informed throughout the process and we felt that the Resales team were doing all that they could to help us sell the property. A special mention goes to Julie the Sales Progressor, who worked very hard and gave 110% in helping to manage the process through to a successful completion. We would highly recommend McCarthy & Stone Resales as selling agents.”
Coopers Court, Yate
“My sales progressor, Julie, kept me informed and responded quickly to my emails, texts and phone calls, and never minded how many times I was in contact. She was helpful, sympathetic and understanding.”
Julie Samuels – Sales Progressor
“My mother-in-law moved into Edward Place in 2021 and loved her apartment, the friendly community, and the activities. When her health declined, the team provided exceptional care and support. We highly recommend Edward Place for its facilities and the kindness of everyone there.”
Edward Place, Surrey
“Saxon Gardens is a well-run development with staff who go above and beyond. Melanie, the Estate Manager, and her team have created a vibrant community and I am very happy to have moved here from my solitary life previously.”
Saxon Gardens, Oakham
“A shout out to the staff at Violet Place in Bagshot. I use the guest suite facilities for visiting family and friends. They are so helpful and accommodating, the guest suite is fabulous – never fails to impress, and it is spotless.”
Violet Place, Bagshot
“I am extremely happy with the excellent service provided by the McCarthy & Stone Resales team throughout the sales process of our apartment at McKinlay Court in Kettering. Although McCarthy & Stone Resales are slightly more expensive than the other high street agents, this has proven to be money well-spent and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
McKinlay Court, Kettering
“The team at McCarthy & Stone Resales were incredibly friendly and helpful, from our very first enquiry to the completion of our property purchase at River View Court. The service provided throughout was excellent. Thank you for your assistance.”
River View Court, West Bridgford
“The whole buying process with McCarthy & Stone Resales was very easy and clear. We opted for the part-exchange process which alleviated the uncertainty of how long it would take to sell our own property. We are extremely pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!”
