Try an apartment at Eastbank Court for size
WITH apartments offering plenty of space for home comforts and access to hotel-style communal facilities, Eastbank Court in Worcester shows there's no room for compromise when it comes to retirement living. The sense of private and communal space is immediately apparent when visiting the Aspen Retirement development in Northwick.
While other retirement complexes have a communal lounge, Eastbank Court also offers a conservatory style lounge known as the garden room; an activities room where homeowners can play games such as table tennis; a licensed restaurant and piano room; library and even a hair salon. The individual apartments are so spacious that many people who arrive with the intention of purchasing a two bedroom home find that a one-bedroom apartment is more than ample.
Liz Herring, sales and marketing manager for Aspen, says: “Feedback from visitors is that our apartments are surprisingly spacious, particularly when compared with similar properties in the surrounding area. Living rooms, for example, are about 22 feet in length, offering plenty of space for home comforts including a dining suite as well as a sofa or comfy chairs. The bedrooms are large enough for twin single beds; while the hall could easily accommodate a dresser. The piece de resistance is the bathroom, which has both a bath and walk-in shower. Plus, with a very comfortable guest suite available for when friends and family come to stay, there’s no need for a spare bedroom anymore.”
Among the happy homeowners is Mrs Coglan who lives in a one-bedroom apartment. Mrs Coglan says: “I am very happy with my one bed apartment. It is ‘easy living’ here. I have no worries at all. If something goes wrong there is always someone to hand. My life has improved greatly since moving to Eastbank Court and I am much happier. I have made lots of friends and we can talk to each other as and when we wish. I go to the weekly morning coffee and afternoon tea, fortnightly bingo and the quiz nights. We also go to the theatre regularly. I am now on the social committee and I enjoy organising social events.”
Neighbour Mrs Jones is also enjoying a new lease of life since right-sizing to an apartment. Mrs Jones adds: “One of the best things about living at Eastbank Court is the design. All of the rooms are a good size – it’s proper living and I’m not cramped at all. When I saw Eastbank Court, it told me this is what I needed to do while I am still able. “My life is much better. I have time to enjoy my hobbies – making soft toys and doing embroidery. I used to spend all my time looking after the house and the garden. Now I go to weekly morning coffee and afternoon tea. I also go to ‘knit and natter’, bingo and quiz evenings.”
Eastbank Court offers a choice of stylish, spacious one and two-bedroom apartments with prices from £184,950. For more information call 01905 455 182 or see www.aspenretirement.co.uk/developments/eastbank-court.
