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New retirement apartments planned for sale in Caversham, Reading.

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 Reading suburb of Caversham lies on the north bank of the River Thames in Berkshire, and boasts some excellent independent retailers, as well as a good selection of local amenities including a newsagent, post office and banks. 

Caversham features several parks, gardens and outside recreational spaces such as Caversham Court, a public garden that runs along the bank of the Thames; Christchurch Meadows which runs between Caversham Bridge and Reading Bridge and offers pleasant riverside walks; Clayfield Copse and Blackhouse Wood.  On the culture front the area is very well served by theatres, cinemas, concert venues and places to go generally.

Situated at Abbotsmead Place, these retirement homes will enjoy a convenient position close to the wide range of local amenities and Waitrose supermarket.   The retirement development is less than two miles from the Oracle Shopping and Leisure Centre, and Broad Street Mall.  Reading Railway Station is only one mile away, and offers access by bus and train to the surrounding suburbs of Dunsden Green; Tilehurst; Sonning; Whitley and Play Hatch, as well as direct rail links to London, Oxford and Birmingham.

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 bathroom with optional bath or shower.

Construction start Dec 2011

Sales Release June 2012

First Occupations December 2012