The Benefits of Living in a Retirement Village

If you are thinking about downsizing, moving closer to your children and friends, or are just looking for a change of scenery how about planning a visit to The Shires?

You may not have thought about moving to a retirement village, but alongside the gorgeous, well-equipped, brand-new luxury apartments are a whole host of beneficial reasons that make it well worth considering!

In fact, the benefits of living in a retirement village are numerous – we’ve listed some of them below:

First and foremost, we know that feeling safe is paramount to feeling ‘at home’ and at The Shires, all of our apartments are fitted with door cameras and emergency alert systems as standard.

The building itself is accessed using a personal key fob for the front doors, which open into a lobby area with a staffed reception desk. To enter any of the residential areas of the Village, key fob entry is also required.

Buying a luxury apartment at The Shires means everything is new – state-of-the-art appliances and the latest technologies – both in your home and the building as a whole, ensure that maintenance isn’t an issue for years to come. No more worrying about loose roof tiles or painting the outside of your home or window frames! You can concentrate on the things that matter – like having a good time!

Being newly built, means that The Shires has benefitted from all the latest building technologies:  great insulation, air-conditioning and heating; double glazed windows and doors; smart meters and energy-efficient appliances. Bills and living costs are low due to all of these.

Wouldn’t it be nice to roll out of bed and have everything at hand? Well at The Shires you can, and, what’s more, the facilities on offer are second-to-none.

There is a Village Shop where you can buy your day-to-day essential items. A hairdressing salon and beauty treatment room allow you to always look your best. The Library has a large selection of books and you can take them away to read in your own apartment or get comfy in one of the cosy armchairs and relax amongst the books! We have a well-stocked Craft Room if getting creative is your thing and our Village Hall is the venue for various weekly fitness classes, film clubs and musical events.

Our Bistro serves up delicious, nutritious food from breakfast until dinner or just pop in for your favourite coffee and piece of cake. The Opal Bar is also a great place to relax and unwind at the end of the day.

The beauty of a retirement village such as The Shires is that you can get involved with social activities as and when you want. If you fancy joining others for a pub quiz or a celebration dinner you can, if not, then no worries. Everything is on your doorstep should you want to get involved, but there’s never any pressure – it’s there if you want it.

Speaking of being there – everything is quite literally there. Restaurant tick. Bar tick. Shop tick. Hair salon tick. Exercise classes tick. Are you getting the idea? Living in a retirement village is just so convenient. Everything on your doorstep.

Whether you’re downsizing or just moving on, having your own apartment is maintaining your independence. Life at The Shires brings the best of both worlds: the freedom to enjoy your independence, while being part of a welcoming retirement living community of people your own age.

The beauty of living in a new apartment in a retirement village is that daily chores are minimal because everything is shiny and clean! However, if you need some help you can get a helping hand with your chores by using the laundry, cleaning and dog walking services.

Your apartment is YOUR home, and you are more than welcome to have visitors stay over – all family and friends will be welcomed with open arms. If you require more room, visitors can also use the on-site guest suite, which is booked through reception and charged for separately.

Moving into a retirement village doesn’t mean you have to leave your former life behind! Moving to a new, superbly appointed apartment should be exciting and we want you to feel right at home from the start. That means you shouldn’t have to leave your faithful companions behind – pets are very welcome! And we know they’re going to love The Shires. There are lots of spacious outdoor areas for you to walk them on site and there are numerous parks and the Moseley Bog a little further afield.

Although we want you to enjoy the many state-of-the-art facilities on-site at The Shires, from time to time you may want to venture out of the Village into the close-by, highly desirable neighbourhood of Moseley. With its independent boutiques and cafes, Michelin-starred restaurant and numerous parks and green spaces, it’s easy to see why Moseley features favourably in popularity polls time after time.

The Shires retirement village is boasts a welcoming environment alongside a strong sense of community. It’s instantly obvious that everyone is welcome, be that the residents, their families or members of the local community. It’s a warm place with lots going on – it’s a place that everyone can enjoy and where everyone can feel right at home.