Tai Chi proves hit with residents at Sycamore Grange

Residents at David Wilson Retirement Homes’ Sycamore Grange development in Fleet are an active bunch with regular shopping trips, social events and outings - and they have now added Tai Chi to their weekly activities.

“There’s a real community at Sycamore Grange with almost all of the homes now sold and just one remaining,’’ said sales director Louise Ware. “The residents love organising different events and trips and the Tai Chi is proving extremely popular."

Anne King, a retired accounts clerk (66) has been organising the weekly martial arts sessions with local Tai Chi instructor Ashley Monk.

“Tai Chi has been a big hit with the residents at Sycamore Grange. It’s a slow-moving exercise designed to improve balance, strength and endurance, is the perfect way for residents to keep active,” said Anne.

“Everyone is so friendly and determined to have a good time, which is one of the main reasons I moved to the development.”

Instructor Ashley said the residents were a great bunch to teach. “It’s such a fun way to keep active,’’ he said.

David Wilson Homes aims to provide residents with homes which offer independence, security and convenience, and Sycamore Grange ticks all the boxes for its buyers.

All homes come with a video door entry system and a house manager and at Sycamore Grange the town centre is a short walk.

Louise said: “Sycamore Grange has been designed for the over fifty-fives, and offers the perfect lifestyle for the retired, nestling in peaceful, stress-free surroundings but close to the busy market town of Fleet.

“Many residents have moved to be closer to families living in the area, and quite a few are local people who have downsized from a larger property," she said.

The final property remaining is a one bedroom apartment priced at £174,995 and offers a lounge/dining room together with a fully integrated kitchen.

And David Wilson Retirement Homes is offering its part exchange option on the final property – an easy way to move from your current home with the developer as your guaranteed purchaser.

Local amenities are also a factor and at Sycamore Grange the residents are just a few minutes from the town centre and there is a doctors’ surgery directly opposite the development. And Sycamore Grange offers a guest suite for friends or family staying overnight.

For further details about the remaining apartment, log on to dwh.co.uk.