Down-sizing at Kingswood, Surrey

Life used to begin at 40 – not in this century though! Life now begins when the children move out and the big family house can be sold to release money built up in equity over the years.

One of the South East’s most successful new homes builder, Oakdene Homes, has discovered that most people buying at its Long Orchards development in Kingswood are downsizing to fund new and exciting experiences such as more frequent holidays, buying a place in the sun or even going back to college.

Downsizing is not just for those stepping off the career ladder it’s just as much about making a positive lifestyle change. Long Orchards is a fantastic example of a new development that enables people to make that choice without compromise. Sue Massingham, Oakdene’s Sales and Marketing Director, believes that the relief and enjoyment that comes from downsizing can easily refresh a person in their career: “Downsizing to an exclusive apartment like those on offer at Long Orchards frees homebuyers up on so many levels. Money would no doubt be first and an injection of cash certainly alleviates any worries and enables people to look forward and start to plan for the more immediate future. Then there’s the household work that cuts down dramatically. No more worrying about maintaining the family house and the endless work on the garden.”

Bordering the Surrey countryside - yet only four miles from the M25 and 17 miles from central London – Oakdene’s Long Orchards development offers an exceptionally well balanced and secure lifestyle; especially for those who prefer a quieter haven after a busy working life in the City.

Long Orchards has many of the attractions that tempt people abroad, right on its doorstep. For example, how many people go overseas every year to play more golf? The championship course at Walton Heath is easily accessible from the development and for those who prefer the more social side of Golf the Kingswood Golf and Country Club is ideal.

Other sporting delights include Kingswood’s private lawn tennis club and a wealth of equestrian facilities and stables. For those whose interest in horses is less about riding and more about having a flutter then Epsom Race Course is just six miles away.

Epsom has far more to recommend than just its excellent racing pedigree with shopping, wining and dining all plentiful amidst sophisticated surroundings. Neck and neck with Epsom in terms of style, nearby Banstead now also boasts Tony Tobin’s new Post restaurant, sister to his critically acclaimed Dining Room in Reigate.

The development is also proving popular for house buyers who have property abroad and like to split time between UK and mainland Europe. Gatwick can be reached in just under half an hour from Long Orchards, with Heathrow just 50 minutes away and this is proving to be a real draw for those who travel abroad regularly,” added Sue.

Long Orchards development is the creation of a traditionally-style grand house, settled in wonderfully, landscaped gardens perfectly in keeping with the semi-rural location of Kingswood. The style and sophistication of which will certainly appeal to people looking to down-size.

Said Sue: “Buying at Long Orchards, with the apartments’ luxury specification and spaciousness, will provide a comfortable place to spend time and relax. We have created a low-maintenance home which will free you to spend time doing the things you enjoy.”
Prices at the development range from £425,000 to £465,000.

For more information on Long Orchards and other Oakdene Homes developments, visit oakdenehomes.co.uk.