Chorley Mayor Explores Downsizing Options At New McCarthy Stone Development

13 May 2019

Chorley Mayor, Margaret Lees, has marked the start of construction at McCarthy Stone’s new Retirement Living development in Chorley.

Councillor Lees joined developers at McCarthy Stone’s latest site on Preston Road to explore development plans and perform a brick laying ceremony to officially celebrate the start of construction. 

When the build programme is complete in summer 2019, the Retirement Living development will comprise of 23 one bed and 18 two bed apartments exclusively available for the over 60s

Councillor Margaret Lees, commented: “It was a pleasure to visit the site of McCarthy Stone’s newest development in Chorley and to mark the start of construction there. The plans for the build look fantastic and it’s hugely exciting that construction is now under way. I’m sure future homeowners will be very happy with the development and I look forward to seeing it when it’s complete.”

Fiona Brooks, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for McCarthy Stone North West, added: “We are thrilled that Councillor Lees was able to take the time to visit and take a look at the plans for the Retirement Living apartments that will be available later this year. 

“McCarthy Stone is committed to designing contemporary, flexible homes which allow people to live their retirement independently and to the full. It was great to be able to showcase the plans, and we are thoroughly looking forward to becoming an integrated part of the Chorley community.”

Future homeowners will benefit from a communal lounge, where they can relax and socialise with new neighbours, a guest suite for when friends or family come to say, and beautifully maintained landscaped gardens.Built with security in mind, the development will feature a 24-hour emergency call system and a dedicated House Manager will also help to provide peace-of-mind for homeowners.

Located in the tranquil and leafy village of Clayton-le-Woods, McCarthy Stone residents can enjoy the quiet residential setting while only being a short distance to nearby towns Bamber Bridge and Whittle-le-Woods which offer a number of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from. There are also plenty of attractions in the surrounding area, including the historic and picturesque Astley Hall, and Yarrow Valley Country Park.

More than nine out of ten customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation for 14 years’ running. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this accolade for 14 consecutive years, which is every year the awards have been run.

To find out more about Retirement Living at McCarthy Stone’s Chorley development call 0800 201 4811.