Secure your retirement at Hathaway Court
There are numerous advantages to buying a new property, not least the security benefits. If you’d like to feel safe and secure in later life, why not visit McCarthy & Stone’s Hathaway Court retirement development in Stratford-upon-Avon?
All the apartments at the development have been designed especially for the over 60s and offer features such as a security entrance system, an intruder alarm, double glazing and key operated window locks. The resident House Manager is also on hand to keep an eye on things and purchasers have the neighbourly company of other like-minded retirees.
Robin Pike, regional sales and marketing director, said: “Buying a new property provides that extra level of confidence and is also reflected in lower insurance premiums. With the additional benefits of owning a new home, such as decreased fuel bills and DIY costs, coupled with the range of incentives and schemes currently available, you can make some considerable reductions to your outgoings. If you’re keen to find out more about safeguarding your property, or about the lifestyle you could be enjoying at Hathaway Court, why not come and see us?”
Hathaway Court offers a collection of 53 one and two bedroom apartments on Alcester Road with prices starting from £139,950. The development is ideally located for enjoying the cultural delights and amenities the picturesque town has to offer. There are two supermarkets – a Morrisons and a Somerfield – within easy reach of Hathaway Court for day to day needs, as well as numerous shops, cafes and restaurants and three post offices. The excellent library and information centre in Henley Street hosts a family history group and silver surfers workshops for the over 55s.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for ways to improve your home security, McCarthy & Stone has prepared a simple checklist:
- Lock windows and keep the keys out of sight in a safe place.
- Ensure external doors are secure and consider getting a chain or door viewer fitted.
- Keep your house and car keys safe and away from doors and windows and never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place as it will be easily found.
- High-efficiency, low energy lighting can put off thieves, particularly dusk to dawn or movement activated models.
- Fit a burglar alarm, but make sure it is installed properly and works.
- Keep your garage and garden shed locked with proper security locks, and keep any tools secure and out of sight.
- Install strong fencing or gates and consider gravel as they act as a deterrent to thieves.
- Trim back any plants or hedges that a burglar could hide behind.
- Make sure you have up-to-date insurance.
- Don’t leave your curtains closed during the daytime.
- Use timer switches to turn on lights, radios and other appliances when you’re out.
- Consider joining a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme at neighbourhoodwatch.uk.com.
To find out more about the apartments available at Hathaway Court, visit the sales centre which is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30am to 5.00pm or log on to mccarthyandstone.co.uk.
