The\u00a0Westminster\u00a0development from Lifestory<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0everything the discerning\u00a0and independent city-lover might look for,\u00a0as\u00a0Ben Allen, Chimes Development Director explains:<\/p>\n \u201cChimes is a very exciting new boutique development which\u00a0exemplifies\u00a0the idea of downsizing to moving up the luxury property ladder, which is the opposite of how many of us view downsizing.<\/p>\n “A home at Chimes\u00a0can be whatever you want it to be. A secure lock up and leave bolthole or a\u00a0lifestyle choice.”<\/p>\n Owners of a contemporary home at Chimes will enjoy a 24-hour concierge-style service, a Wellness Spa comprising a steam room, stretch studio and treatment room, a cloistered, landscaped inner courtyard and rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n There is also a residents\u2019 lounge where owners can entertain family and friends, a conservatory\/library and guest suite.<\/p>\n “Chimes really has more in common with a luxury boutique hotel combined with the feel of\u00a0a private home,” adds Ben. “Plus, with the option of purchasing private car parking, owners also have the flexibility of being able to travel in and out of London with ease.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re also offering prospective owners a period of no service charges until the development is 50 per cent occupied \u2013 a fantastic saving and great incentive to start their new life at Chimes.\u201d<\/p>\n “Chimes, designed for those over the age of 60, is more than\u00a0about\u00a0just enjoying an exceptional lifestyle\u00a0and standard of service provided by the expert staff.<\/p>\n Chimes really has more in common with a luxury boutique hotel<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “It\u00a0also encompasses Lifestory’s community and\u00a0wellbeing\u00a0ethos\u00a0of\u00a0enjoying good company in welcoming\u00a0and\u00a0convivial environments.”<\/p>\n Alex Ely, director at M\u00e6, the architects who designed the development, added:\u00a0\u201cWe designed Chimes to optimise community and wellbeing and to allow owners to retain their independence and to meet their specific needs in the future.<\/p>\n “Entering the building, owners are drawn through a generously proportioned lobby space to the owner\u2019s lounge, beyond which the cloister wraps around a communal garden, which is at the heart of Chimes.<\/p>\n “It creates opportunities for social interaction and enhances nearby spaces; the lounge, reading area and shared kitchen.<\/p>\n Prospective purchasers can register for a one-to-one pre-booked appointment to visit Chimes by calling\u00a0020 7980 8700.<\/strong>\u00a0Prices for a\u00a0two-bedroom\u00a0apartment start from \u00a31,650,000.<\/p>\n Operator Lifestory<\/a> encompasses Pegasus (formerly PegasusLife) and Renaissance (formerly Renaissance Retirement).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_map address=”London, UK” zoom_level=”13″ address_lat=”51.496237718777″ address_lng=”-0.13273647993165″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_map_pin title=”Chimes” pin_address=”Horseferry Rd, Westminster, London SW1P 2DX, UK” zoom_level=”17″ pin_address_lat=”51.4951822″ pin_address_lng=”-0.1334739″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_map_pin][\/et_pb_map][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new retirement development has opened in the capital where buyers are being offered a service charge holiday Chimes\u00a0is a collection of\u00a039 one-and-two-bedroom apartments\u00a0in the heart of London, designed to\u00a0appeal to\u00a0those\u00a0looking to\u00a0downsize\u00a0from a\u00a0high-end\u00a0family home\u00a0to\u00a0maintenance-free\u00a0luxury. The\u00a0Westminster\u00a0development from Lifestory\u00a0has\u00a0everything the discerning\u00a0and independent city-lover might look for,\u00a0as\u00a0Ben Allen, Chimes Development Director explains: \u201cChimes is a very exciting new […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":38559,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" PegasusLife has launched a stunning new development in the capital offering buyers a service charge holiday until the properties are 50 per cent sold<\/p>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kitchen.jpg\")
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