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New retirement apartments for sale in Chester

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.

In an ideal city centre location, Forest Court in Chester consists of 53 one and two bedroom retirement homes enjoying views of Grosvenor Park towards the River Dee, and of Chester's historic city centre.  These retirement apartments are located on Union Street, directly opposite Grosvenor Park and only 200 yards through its tranquil grounds to The Groves on the banks of the picturesque River Dee and the edge of the city walls, and less than 150 yards from Foregate Street, one of Chester's main thoroughfares with shops, cafes and restaurants.

The walled city of Chester has many historical and archeological sites of interest, along with excellent transport and local amenities such as hospitals; health centres; dentists; hairdressers and swimming baths.  Chester boasts a world class zoo and an excellent race course among its many attractions, and hosts events such as a Food Fayre; French market; Cheese rolling; daily escorted tours by Roman soldiers; a Town Crier and various other festivals and processions.

Chester Council awarded the Forest Court retirement housing development with a Quality Built Award in 2009, and these retirement flats are well placed to enjoy all that this bustling city has to offer.  What's more, there are excellent public transport links with a main line train station near by and a good local bus service offering access to Wirral; Ellesmere Port; Mold; Wrexham and Tattenhall, as well as further afield to North Wales and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Click here to find out about the Forest Court resident who moved from the country to this city development.