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New retirement apartments planned for sale in Downend, Bristol.

McCarthy & Stone pioneered the concept of private retirement housing in the UK and have retirement developments nationwide.

Retirement living from McCarthy & Stone however is so much more than just a retirement flat. It's designed to enable older retired home owners to lead an active, independent lifestyle, without many of the maintenance worries often associated with home ownership; all in a safe and secure environment.

The city of Bristol in South Gloucestershire will soon be home to 38 one and two bedroom retirement homes located on Overnhill Road in the suburb of Downend.  Ideally situated between the shops of Downend and Staple Hill, these retirement apartments are within 5 miles of Bristol city centre and benefit from an excellent public transport system including bus services and two railway stations (Temple Meads and Parkway), offering links to destinations including Bath, Cardiff, London and Manchester.  Local bus services serve the surrounding areas including Staple Hill, Mangotsfield; Fishponds; Frenchay and Soundwell. 

Downend has a wide variety of parks and open spaces including King George V's Playing Fields and a local cricket club.  There is also a good selection of sports and leisure activities including a tennis club as well as the nearby Kingswood leisure centre which has a swimming pool.

Planning permission has been granted and construction of this development of retirement flats offering independent living for the over 60's is due to commence in the winter of 2010.

The retirement apartments will be managed by a house manager who will oversee the running of the building including maintenance of the grounds and building.  Key retirement living related features of the development will include a communal residents' lounge, a guest suite, laundry room and a lift that will provide access to all floors.

The perfect environment for those in retirement, homes in this retirement development will each contain a bedroom, living room, kitchen and shower room with level access shower and the option to change to a bath if required.