Richmond Painswick<\/a>\u00a0in Gloucestershire, gave them the freedom to simply \u2018lock-up and leave\u2019, and was a\u00a0reason for downsizing and moving to a retirement village.<\/p>\nMike and Sue each have three children from previous marriages and two of their eight grandchildren live in the United States. They frequently travel for up to three months at a time, visiting family and friends in Idaho, Boston and Tucson.<\/p>\n
With security and staff on site to look after their property, gardening and any maintenance, they found that a retirement apartment\u00a0was the perfect answer to their wish to spend long periods of time abroad.\u00a0 \u201cWe simply want to be able to travel while we can, and just \u2018close the front door and go\u2019 without worrying about what\u2019s happening at home,\u201d says Mike.\u00a0![\"200916rich_sue-and-mike-kerton-at-the-front-door-300dpi\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/200916rich_Sue-and-Mike-Kerton-at-the-front-door-300dpi-1024x683.jpg\")
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\u201cWe operate a \u2018buddy system\u2019 with fellow neighbours who come in each day to water the plants, check the post and turn up the central heating the day before we get home. The staff at Richmond are willing to help if we ask them, and the tubs outside are tended by the gardeners, so there really is nothing to worry about – it\u2019s ideal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sue, 70, and Mike, 75, previously lived in a four-bed detached house next door to Richmond Painswick, and before that in Derbyshire. They moved to their ground-floor apartment four years ago; it has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a terrace garden that is Sue\u2019s pride and joy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise that one day we will have to slow down on our globe-trotting, and then the facilities the village offers will come into their own.<\/p>\n
“We love the Cotswolds and being surrounded by the countryside \u2014 there are wonderful views down the Stroud Valley, especially from the rooftop garden.\u00a0 We have good neighbours, and there\u2019s a great sense of community.\u00a0 The village staff are so helpful and willing \u2014 they can\u2019t do enough for you,\u201d adds Sue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Village arranges free shopping trips to Stroud and Cheltenham, with runs to the local GP or hospital as required.<\/p>\n
“We were looking for a retirement community, and this is a wonderful place.\u00a0 With a state-of-the-art wellness spa, swimming pool and gym, rooftop restaurant, activities and events, there\u2019s always something stimulating going on \u2014 it\u2019s a great lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Painswick is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within easy reach of Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud.\u00a0 The village has a Cotswold stone look to it and the attractive streets have small shops, tea rooms, restaurants and galleries in beautifully preserved older buildings, and surrounded by countryside.<\/p>\n
Properties for sale<\/h4>\n
Richmond Aston-on-Trent:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: from \u00a3280,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3565,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: from \u00a3185,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3385,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
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Richmond Witney:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: from \u00a3345,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3610,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: \u00a3335,000 (1 bed)<\/p>\n
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Richmond Painswick:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: no current availability<\/p>\n
Village Suites: from \u00a3275,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3525,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
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Richmond Letcombe Regis:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: from \u00a3475,000 (2 bed) to \u00a3615,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: from \u00a3250,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3435,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
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Richmond Northampton:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: \u00a3340,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: from \u00a3195,000 (1 bed) to \u00a3290,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
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Richmond Nantwich:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: \u00a3195,000 (1 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: no current availability<\/p>\n
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Richmond Bede Village:<\/strong><\/p>\nVillage Apartments: \u00a3130,000 (2 bed)<\/p>\n
Village Suites: no current availability<\/p>\n\n
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Most people want to travel more when they retire so why not choose a home that gives you the freedom to do just that advises\u00a0JANE SLADE<\/h3>\n