The Duke and Duchess of Fife have launched the first retirement show homes, at a £2bn development in Chapelton, a new Aberdeenshire town.
94 new one and two-bedroom apartments and cottages at Landale Court in Chapelton are due to be completed in early 2019, by Brio Retirement Living. This mark’s the developer’s first scheme in the UK, with another site under construction at Stow-on-the-Wold and further sites planned in Poundbury, Buckingham, Southampton and Chester. Landale Court is an 810-hectare site, which is being constructed on the Duke of Fife’s Elsick estate and his ambition is to create a community where residents can live, work and play.
The 55.3 sqm one-bedroom Campbell cottage and the 88.8 sqm two-bedroom Fraser cottage, named after local clans, offer private outdoor space, on-site parking and views over the village green. The homes, which are now available to reserve off-plan, will be within walking distance of Brio’s village hub which contains the homeowner’s club lounge, the Slate & Grain Brasserie & Bar, the fitness suite, hobby/multi-purpose room, guest suite and 24-hour concierge service and is very close to the wider town of Chapelton. Cottages at Landale Court range in price from £255,000 - £345,000 and apartments are available from £242,000 - £299,000.
The Duke of Fife said:
“It’s vitally important to me that Chapelton is a thriving, mixed community and I’m delighted Brio Retirement Living share our vision for the town. Brio’s Landale Court development offers retirement living, set in an idyllic landscape, with the convenience of everything on your doorstep. There are good local amenities and a real community spirit, social get-togethers and leisure activities are organised, for those who want to get out and about.”
Karl Hallows, director of development and sales at Brio Retirement Living, said: “The needs of older people have changed and our customers now want a more holistic offering. They want stylish, spacious homes in a safe and secure environment, as well as a dedicated care and support service at home and organised social activities to improve interaction with other homeowners.
“Our show homes will help customers visualise living at our retirement village in Chapelton. We’ve created homes with bright, airy rooms with high ceilings, beautiful coastal and countryside views,
Beautifully landscaped green spaces, pedestrianised areas, an exercise trail and high-quality finishes.”
Each home features ‘My Home Up’, the latest wall mounted touch screen technology, which can be controlled by personal smart devices. The in-built system allows owners to control the temperature and lighting in homes. An on-site call system connected to staff and friends and family is also offered.
Interior design features include fully fitted kitchen units, integrated NEFF cooking appliances, ‘Secure by Design’ front and back doors, carpets and Polyflor slip resistant flooring, fully tiled bathrooms by Porcelanosa, Lux Elements walk-in showers with integrated shower seats, broadband and satellite TV connections and telephone points. Each home has a ten-year NHBC Buildmark warranty and is fitted with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and fire alarms. Apartments also offer secure video entry systems.
Brio also offers a tailored care and support service, available 24/7, delivered by a trained, on-site team, registered with the Care Inspectorate. They can offer residents personal care services at home such as getting in and out of bed, medication management and taking part in social and leisure activities and/or household services such as cleaning, home maintenance and shopping.
Landale Court also offers a range of facilities including communal outdoor spaces with a fire pit den, gardens, a bespoke programme of activities including photography, Tai Chi, shopping trips, shuttle bus services and flexible technology, enabling residents to easily keep in touch with family and arrange care appointments if needed.
Chapelton of Elsick is a vibrant new community, ten miles south of Aberdeen. The town plan has been developed by leading urban planners, architects and engineers, and is led by Elsick Development Company (EDC).
For more information about purchasing a new home off-plan please visit the Brio Retirement Living sales suite at Liddell Park, Chapelton, which is now open seven days a week, from Monday – Friday 10.30am – 5pm and 11 – 4pm on weekends.
Please call 01224 946711 or visit http://www.brioretirement.co.uk/contact/ to arrange an appointment.
