A NEW on-site Welcome Centre has opened at a retirement living development in Bridport due to high demand from local retirees.

Churchill Retirement Living is the UK’s fastest growing privately owned retirement housebuilder.

More than a third of the apartments at Alfred Lodge have already been reserved off plan and potential purchasers are being encouraged to make an appointment to visit the new Welcome Centre adjacent to the site on Rax Lane to secure one of the purpose built one and two bedroom retirement apartments.

Caroline Haswell, regional marketing manager for Churchill Retirement Living said: “With more than 11.1million people in the UK aged 65 or over, we believe better provision of housing for older people and the need to ensure there are sufficient, good quality retirement living options to meet the needs of an ageing population is an absolute priority.

“Our properties offer security, peace of mind and independent living, along with community and support.

“Being in a manageable home with no maintenance can offer a new lease of life for people – ensuring they are close to amenities, and surrounded by a new community.

“We are delighted to be bringing our new development to Bridport.

“We have already seen lots of interest from local over 60s keen to find out more about the benefits of retirement living which is why we have opened a Welcome Centre ahead of the official Show Complex launch this month.”

The new development will comprise 26 privately owned, self-contained apartments that are specially designed for the over 60s.

Alfred Lodge is named after King Alfred the Great who created the ‘Burgh of Brydian’ establishing the town as a burgh in the 9th century.

The development is well located for the town’s thriving high street which is home to a number of independent family-run shops alongside some well-known high street stores and a bustling street market.

Churchill Retirement Living is an award-winning, privately owned and family run British company, winning ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ at the 2016 What House? Awards, as well as winning gold in the ‘Best Medium Housebuilder’ category. It was also voted ‘Most Outstanding Retirement Operator’ for the eighth consecutive year in 2016 by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards It has specialised in the provision of purpose-built apartments designed for older people, since 1998.

For more information on Churchill Retirement Living and to make an appointment at the new Welcome Centre call 0800 458 1856 or visit churchillretirement.co.uk