Retire to Virginia Water

Retirement living in Virginia Water
The affluent village of Virginia Water, Surrey, is one of the most sought after addresses in the country. Surrounded by superb scenery and with a rich history, the village has strong links to Royalty—it borders Windsor Great Park— and has a prestigious golf course on the doorstep. Add to that its fantastic transport links, warm community, comprehensive amenities and close proximity to central London, it’s no wonder this fabulous location is popular with celebrities—the exclusive Wentworth Estate has been home to Elton John among many others—as well as retirees.
McCarthy Stone Developments in Virginia Water

Things to do in Virginia Water
The area surrounding Virginia Water is packed with iconic historical attractions, most famous of course is Windsor Castle but there’s also the Magna Carta memorial on the National Trust’s riverside Runnymede Pleasure Ground. But while there are plenty of wow factors in Virginia Water, it’s also packed with the facilities that make life convenient. All our retirement property is close to a range of amenities like a friendly community library, shops, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, dental and health care providers. Virginia Water Community Association offers clubs and classes like film nights, Pilates and the Women’s Institute.

Enjoy an active retirement in Virginia Water
Close to both Ascot and Windsor, Virginia Water is surrounded by countryside and woodland and is famous for its namesake, Virginia Water Lake in Windsor Great Park. Ideal for walking and cycling, the circuit around this magnificent lake is approximately 4.5 miles and offers an eclectic range of unusual sights including a 100-foot totem pole, a pretty ornamental waterfall, an obelisk raised by George II, and Roman remains imported from North Africa. Then of course there’s the famous golf course. The exclusive Wentworth Golf Club also offers dining and spa facilities within its spectacular 700 hectare-estate.
For adventures further afield, Virginia Water is blessed with excellent transport links. It is close to the M25 and M3, and Heathrow Airport is just seven miles away. Virginia Water Station is easily accessible from our retirement properties in Virginia Water making it simple to explore the South East of England, and beyond. Victoria Station and London Waterloo are less than an hour away by train.
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