Renting helped Gordon decide that retirement living was right for him
“Renting has been a godsend” is how retiree Gordon describes his experience of moving to a retirement living development in Leek.
After living in a four-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in Moddershall for more than 40 years, 77 year-old Gordon Donaldson, was daunted by the prospect downsizing to a retirement apartment. The opportunity to rent a retirement apartment at a nearby McCarthy Stone development gave him the confidence to try the lifestyle before buying a property.
“Due to a knee problem, I was struggling to manage the stairs, as well as maintaining such a large property – so I knew I needed to move to a property that was more practical and manageable. However the concept of retirement living was new to me and I really wasn’t sure how I’d cope downsizing to a one or two-bedroom apartment.”
“Renting appealed to me because it gave me the flexibility to try the lifestyle out, before I committed to buying a property. If I decided it wasn’t for me, I could simply move on without the hassle of selling.”
Gordon moved to a two-bedroom apartment within a Retirement Living development in Leek. “Portland Grange was the perfect location for me – close to my family and friends, as well as the shops and cafes in Leek. Plus, the reassurance of the 24-hour emergency call system, gave me peace of mind – should something happen.”
“I’m delighted to say that moving to Portland Grange has been absolutely wonderful. The community here is fantastic – there’s always something going on and you can choose to get involved as much or as little as you want.”
“We have a whole raft of activities including a four o'clock tea every day, supper club once a month, visits to the local garden center or trips to the theatre. We have a very nice library, as well as a poetry and chess club.”
After renting for a year, Gordon decided to purchase a similar property within Portland Grange. “I'm very happy and settled here. The House Manager, Helen is brilliant. She goes over and above for all the residents, making it a real friendly place to be.”
“Being able to rent was an absolute godsend. It proved to me that I could downsize and still live very comfortably in my apartment. I feel very lucky to be part of this community.”
Get moving with a retirement rental today
Our rental properties are very popular, and we have a variety of properties at McCarthy Stone developments across the country available to rent. Please contact our Rental team to discuss your options.
Get in touch on 0345 556 4113 or email [email protected].
