2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Situated less than 2 miles from the centre of the UK's oldest recorded town, our Colchester Retirement Living Plus development is within easy reach of both local amenities and a variety of attractions and places of interest. Not only does this development have a lot to offer right on its doorstep, but it also gives you the opportunity to own your home while receiving the support and care you need. All 53 one- and two-bedroom apartments combine elegant design with modern functionality and feature generous living areas, fully fitted kitchens, ample storage and practical design features such as waist height plugs and sockets. The homeowners lounge and landscaped gardens are tastefully designed spaces where you can relax and chat with your fellow homeowners. Lancer House is a retirement living PLUS development , meaning flexible and individually tailored care packages are provided to meet all your personal support needs. The development is staffed 24 hours per day, led by the qualified Estates Manager, and a 24/7 call system provides emergency response if required. Camera entry ensures your safety and security and accessibility includes lifts to all floors. There is a great value on site bistro for entertaining, or simply when you don’t feel like cooking, and a guest suite is also available for your friends and family to enjoy an overnight stay. On the doorstep you'll find a local supermarket (a 2-minute walk), and there's a medical centre and a pharmacy less than a mile away. Fancy venturing a little further? There's both car parking and a scooter room on site, and public transport is readily accessible. The train station is just a mile away (providing a direct service to London Liverpool Street), and the bus stop is a 2-minute walk. Local Area Colchester provides fascinating cultural, educational and leisure opportunities for all. The town centre is just 1.8 miles from the development and offers an abundance of restaurants and cafes, great shopping spots, several banks, and a variety of museums and galleries. The River Colne also runs through Colchester, along which you can enjoy beautiful, revitalizing walks. Visit Colchester Castle and you'll be led through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. The castle is home to some of Britain's most important historical finds, including some of the finest examples of Roman ceramic art and jewellery - the Colchester Vase and the Fenwick Treasure are two particular highlights. At the Natural History Museum, all the family can gain fascinating insights into wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change, with collections focusing on north-east Essex in particular. Find out about the creatures that used to roam locally, including mammoths and even hippos. Colchester Zoo is another great place to take the family. Set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, it is home to over 260 species, from elephants and giraffes - which you can hand-feed at daily public feeding sessions - to sea lions that will swim overhead as you walk through the 24-m tunnel. What's more, you'll come away from the zoo knowing you've made a difference, with all visits helping to fund the zoo's charity, Action for the Wild, which assists conservation projects worldwide. For keeping active and enjoying the great outdoors, Colchester Golf Club is just over 2 miles away. An 18-hole course beautifully designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid, it is a non-profit member's club. Colchester Indoor Bowls Club is also just half a mile from the development. Open all year round, it caters for all ages and always welcomes new members. The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2019