Visionary new opportunity for Norfolk retirement living

A new vision for retirement living has been unveiled in Norfolk providing an opportunity to own a comfortable retirement cottage in a gracious location with access to quality long-term care on the doorstep.

Carefully designed with the elderly in mind, Bilney Mews Cottages are in the impressive grounds of Bilney Hall, a beautifully restored nineteenth century country house offering a broad spectrum of care in a luxury hotel style environment.

This fresh approach to care for the future is the brainchild of pioneering husband and wife team John and Fee Sharples, founders of Swaffham-based Manorcourt Care – one of the most forward looking care providers in East Anglia.

“Our vision is to provide greater choice for those in retirement and the opportunity to maintain independence in gracious surroundings,” says Fee Sharples. “The residents of Bilney Mews Cottages can live as independently as they please, but secure in the knowledge they can call upon the services of Manorcourt Care for cleaning, laundry as well as 24 hour emergency care and quality long-term care packages.”

The outstanding communal facilities at Bilney Hall include a fine restaurant and an elegant communal lounge. Residents of the mews cottages can enlist help with day-to-day chores and, as required, have access to a full range of care packages supplied by Manorcourt Care tailored to their specific and changing needs.

The Bilney Mews Cottages scheme is designed around a model already proving popular in America and Australia. “People are living longer and are looking to plan ahead to make the most of their retirement years while taking steps to minimise future upheaval,” says John Sharples.

“This development at Bilney provides an attractive opportunity to invest in bricks and mortar and live in a lovely retirement cottage with access to flexible care packages. An attractive investment opportunity, the asset can be sold at anytime on the open market.”

Commenting on the mew cottages chartered surveyor Peter Hornor, of Brown & Co, said; “Built to the highest standards, these comfortable two-bedroom cottages are designed specifically for the older generation and have lift provision if required. A delightful and peaceful place to live, the cottages adjoin six acres of landscaped parkland and woods with a beautifully restored communal walled garden, with croquet lawn and orchards.”

Bilney is within easy reach of the market towns of Dereham and Fakenham, as well as the popular North Norfolk coast. The service charge covers upkeep of the gardens and maintenance as well as 24-hour emergency care. The cottages are for sale on 999 year leases. All occupiers must be over 55 years of age. For further information, visit brown-co.com.