Lock up and cruise into a new home
Viridian’s Halton Court development in SE3 could be the perfect choice for the over 55’s who are looking to release equity from their property. With Rightmove estimating that 30% of people putting their property on the market in 2013 will be aged 55-64, this could be the right time for older people to sell up, release funds and enjoy their retirement.
Taking some well-deserved holiday trips abroad to explore other countries and cultures is an exciting way to spend your retirement years, but funding this lifestyle and worrying about the upkeep and security of the home whilst on holiday can hold people back.
Felicity Gentle, Development Sales and Marketing Manager of Viridian Housing comments: “Halton Court is the perfect choice for the over 55’s who are looking to downsize. With a 24-hour concierge to keep an eye on things while they are away, residents can leave their home with confidence while they travel and enjoy their holidays.”
Halton Court comprises 170 contemporary apartments designed specifically for residents aged 55 and over, 20 of which are available on a shared ownership basis. Prices start at £162,500 based on a 50% share of a property with a full market value of £325,000. Not only does this give them some extra cash to realise their dreams of travelling but they can go away in the knowledge that their brand new home is secure and unlikely to need extensive maintenance whilst they are away.
The two bedroom apartments are designed to maximise the use of interior space. They layout of the living areas is open plan and the homes are finished to a high quality, contemporary style specification. Kitchens feature contemporary white or dark brown cabinets with complementing granite-effect work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances including eye level electric fan over, ceramic hob, and extractor hood. Each property benefits from generous private outside space in the form of a large, decked balcony or terrace, with some featuring a balcony and terrace.
When people return from their holiday everything is on their doorstep. The 24-hour concierge is on hand to respond to day to day requests. You don’t have to worry about there being nothing in the fridge as the waiter serviced restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is an adjoining bar where residents can relax with a drink. Also on hand is a hair salon and a nail bar where you can get your beauty treatments on your return.
Halton Court is part of the Kidbrooke Village development and is surrounded by 55 hectares of green space including Cator Park, a new landscaped park which forms a ‘green river’ through Kidbrooke Village to existing parks in the area. The numerous footpaths around the development enable residents to get out for a walk and for the more energetic there is a David Lloyd Health and Fitness Centre and a variety of sports pitches. The new village centre is a short walk away and currently includes a supermarket, café, pharmacy and Kidbrooke railway station. In future there will be a dentist, GP surgery and many other facilities.
Halton Court is located under a mile from Blackheath with its wide variety of shops, markets, restaurants, bars and cafes offer. Kidbrooke station is just a short walk away with rail services offering fast access to the City and beyond. Local buses run frequently across south east London.
Viridian are also working on two other age exclusive developments, one in Cheam Village, Surrey and another in Royal Arsenal, Greenwich.
Prices for a two bedroom apartment at Halton Court start from £162,500 based on a 50% of a property with a full market value of £325,000. For further information, visit viridianhousing.org.uk.
