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Retired homebuyers were given a welcome boost last Saturday [6th August 2005] as Watermead Court, Birstall’s latest and much talked-about new retirement development, was officially opened by the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Roger Wilson, accompanied by the Mayoress, Sheila Wilson. Watermead Court has been designed and built by retirement specialists Keystone Developments, in partnership with established homebuilders Westleigh. The property comprises of 39 one and two bedroom apartments, conveniently located right in the heart of Birstall village - shops, Post Office, library, doctors’ surgeries and other local amenities are all close by. Created specifically to meet the unique needs of older homebuyers, each apartment comes complete with a 24 hour emergency call system for extra peace of mind, whilst the development features security cameras, a single front entrance protected by an intercom system and an on-site Scheme Manager. Watermead Court has already proven popular, attracting an incredible amount of interest, with 24 of the apartments being sold ‘off plan’, before the development even opened! The official opening was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony, performed by the Mayor of Charnwood, accompanied by the Mayoress, last Saturday, following a speech by Barrie Gosling, Chairman of Keystone Developments. Amongst the guests were the first four buyers to move in: Mrs Treise, Mrs Jones and Mrs & Mrs Waterhouse. After a lifetime living in Somerset, Mrs Treise has moved to Leicester to be near her daughter who lives in Birstall, so Watermead Court was perfect. “I’m very much looking forward to enjoying a new and active life in the area – everything is so convenient from here.” Guests were given a guided tour of the new development, including the spacious Residents’ Lounge, complete with sofas, chairs and tables, where residents can socialise if they fancy a bit of company; the Activities Room, a communal area where residents can hold events; the guest suite for visiting friends and relatives; and a quiet reading area, situated on the elegant balcony overlooking the Residents’ Lounge. Guests were also invited to admire the development’s beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with garden furniture, a gazebo, water feature and various beds and boarders. The garden will be fully maintained on behalf of residents by Keystone Developments’ experienced property management team. In addition, Watermead Court also features a laundry room, a lift to all floors and a wheelchair and scooter store with a charging facility, whilst apartments come complete with double glazed windows and an efficient heating system, to help keep homes warm and cosy in winter, at an affordable cost. Throughout the day, guests were entertained by a local string quartet, with a drinks table and buffet style refreshments giving the event a fun, celebratory feel. Keystone Developments is part of Longhurst Group and Chief Executive Bob Walder, gave the Watermead Court Residents’ Association a flying start with a donation of £500. Watermead Court is just a stone’s throw from Birstall’s main shopping area, so homebuyers can get out and about without having to walk too far or carry heavy shopping. Birstall itself is a friendly, self-contained village with an impressive selection of shops including banks, chemists, opticians and doctors’ surgeries. In addition, Leicester City Centre and Fosse Park are only a short bus ride away. Birstall also has plenty of nice walks, cafes, a social club, library, bowling green, church and pub nearby. The village is close to beautiful Watermead Park, a 230-acre country haven and home to over 175 different species of wildlife. The Park is open throughout the year and is looked after by a team of Park Rangers. With only 15 apartments left for sale, interested homebuyers will have to hurry! The Show Apartment and Sales Office are open 10.30 am - 3.30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Please call Chris Parkinson or Alina Fletcher on 0800 328 8171 to find out more or to arrange a viewing. 1 bedroom apartments start from £109,500
2 bedroom apartment from £133,950 |
