{"id":25607,"date":"2018-04-06T11:29:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T10:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=25607"},"modified":"2018-04-06T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T10:29:12","slug":"retirees-home-in-on-bungalows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/retirees-home-in-on-bungalows\/","title":{"rendered":"Retirees home in on bungalows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; text_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; text_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; header_text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.08em&#8221; header_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.08em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>A surge in the popularity of bungalows has prompted Britain\u2019s leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy &amp; Stone to provide more single-storey homes<\/h3>\n<p>Despite proving popular in the UK, construction of bungalows has suffered a decline in recent years \u2013 a trend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCarthy &amp; Stone<\/a> is set to reverse \u2013 building contemporary bungalows for the modern retiree seeking stylish easy living.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCarthy &amp; Stone<\/a> the bungalow is enjoying a resurgence with enclaves of small communities being built across the UK hearkening back to an era when no-one locked their front doors and children could play safely in the street.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy &amp; Stone is building 200 bungalows across 22 developments including the company\u2019s first bungalow-only community.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25610\" style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25610\" class=\"wp-image-25610\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Sutton-Gardens-Wymondham-1080x483.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sutton Gardens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sutton Gardens in Wymondham in Norfolk is a collection of 30 luxurious two-and-three bedroom bungalows.<\/p>\n<p>Each one is being sold freehold and features a private garage or individual parking and outside space, with separate patios and gardens.<\/p>\n<p>Homeowners can also enjoy exclusive, year-round access to The Orangery, a lavishly furnished area overlooking a central courtyard &#8211; perfect for socialising with new neighbours or enjoying a quiet morning coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, interiors have been designed with attention to quality, longevity and aesthetics aimed to appeal to the discerning homeowner. Large, open-plan kitchen diners offer plenty of light and space, and high specification bathrooms are fresh and contemporary.<\/p>\n<p>Similar developments include <em>Royal Gardens<\/em> in the beautiful market town of Buntingford in Hertfordshire which offers a collection of two-and-three-bedroom bungalows; and\u00a0<em>Pentelow Gardens<\/em> in Chipping Norton, a community of eight two-bedroom bungalows and six three-bedroom houses in the heart of the stunning Cotswolds.<\/p>\n<p>All are ideally situated just a short walk from the local high street, within easy access of shops and amenities, and close to excellent transport links and bus services.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy &amp; Stone recognises that the strong demand for bungalows is here to stay, so is looking to build developments that will provide a mixture of both luxury retirement apartments and hi-specification bungalows on the same site.<\/p>\n<p>Each home is designed to reflect the aspirations and lifestyles of retirees who are attracted to the companionship that shared communal facilities can bring, but wish to retain their own independence in the form of more traditional property ownership.<\/p>\n<p>David Bridges, Group Sales &amp; Marketing Director for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCarthy &amp; Stone<\/a>, said: \u201cEveryone has different needs and requirements in retirement, which is why McCarthy &amp; Stone is actively adding to its choice of retirement living solutions.\u00a0 We are helping individuals make the most appropriate choice for them and to enjoy their retirement to the full.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Proof that the popularity of bungalows is as strong as ever, interest in these new schemes is extremely high. Almost half of the bungalows at <em>Sutton Gardens<\/em> in Wymondham have sold off plan, while over 60% of the available bungalow plots have already been snapped up at <em>Pentelow Gardens<\/em> in Chipping Norton.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25611\" style=\"width: 441px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25611\" class=\"wp-image-25611\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Pentelow-Gardens-Plot-108-CGI-Large-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pentelow Gardens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a result, retirees keen on independent living to suit their lifestyle now have more choice than ever.<\/p>\n<p>As the leading retirement housebuilder in the UK, McCarthy &amp; Stone is dedicated to providing the widest possible choice to suit every stage of retirement.<\/p>\n<p>For many, bungalows offer a highly suitable and practical alternative to purchasing a retirement apartment when downsizing.<\/p>\n<p>For full details of McCarthy &amp; Stone\u2019s bungalows offering, locations and prices please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk<\/a> or call 0800 201 4811.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25634 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/McS_LOCKUP_BLK_RGB_LARGE.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_map _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; address=&#8221;Reading, UK&#8221; zoom_level=&#8221;8&#8243; address_lat=&#8221;52.207859988315654&#8243; address_lng=&#8221;-0.5771293234374753&#8243; 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