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New retirement apartments planned for sale in Crowborough, East Sussex.

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 rural market town of Crowborough is in the Wealden district of East Sussex, on the edge of Ashdown Forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In between Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent and Lewes, Crowborough enjoys good transport routes and a train station with links to Uckfield and services to London Bridge. Gatwick Airport is only 40 minutes away by road, and buses service the local areas of Jarvis Brook, Rotherfield and Poundgate, and further afield High Hurstwood, Boarshead and Friar’s Gate.

Crowborough is the highest inland town in East Sussex and residents benefit from marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. Known for its statue of its most famous resident, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the town boasts a good range of supermarkets and numerous small, independent retailers, restaurants and cafes. There is a farmers’ market once a month and plenty of activities on offer such as golf, walking, leisure centre and nature reserves. A new community centre is planned to open in summer 2012 with facilities for cinema, arts and theatre events.

Situated on Crowborough Hill, the retirement flats will enjoy a convenient position close to the town centre, transport and amenities. The Crowborough development is currently subject to planning permission, but it is our intention to construct independent living retirement flats for the over 60's.

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.

Subject to planning permission.