THE UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy Stone, is inviting local retirees to explore the many benefits of downsizing when it hosts the appointment-only sales launch of its Queen Elizabeth Place Retirement Living development in Alton.

On Wednesday, February 2, between 10.30am and 5pm at the Alton House Hotel, prospective purchasers can book an appointment to view the plans for Queen Elizabeth Place. First occupants are expected in June of this year, and with interest building in the development, the sales launch will give local people the opportunity to reserve their chosen property off-plan.

To ensure everyone’s safety, McCarthy Stone is requesting that appointments are booked in advance by calling 0800 310 0383.

Verity McKay, Divisional Marketing Manager at McCarthy Stone Southern, said: “With the official sales launch of Queen Elizabeth Place so highly anticipated amongst local retirees, we are delighted to be able to invite interested purchasers to our private event at The Alton House Hotel on Normandy Street.

“We would encourage anyone interested in downsizing to make their appointment for the sales launch now and find out just what McCarthy Stone has to offer. We are looking forward to supporting them throughout every step of the way.”

The sales launch marks an important milestone for McCarthy Stone’s Queen Elizabeth Place, with the developer set to bring a financial boost to the local area.

According to the latest report by Homes for Later Living, retirement housing creates more local economic value and more local jobs than any other type of residential development. It is also estimated that those living in a typical retirement development, such as Queen Elizabeth Place, will generate £550,000 of spending per year, with £347,000 going to local shops on the high street. This will in turn help to support retail jobs and further enhance the local economy in Alton.

Verity McKay added: “The past two years have been difficult for everyone, but high street’s up and down the country have been particularly affected by the pandemic. The Queen Elizabeth Place Retirement Living development is set to provide added investment for the Alton area, as it has been reported that people living in retirement housing are more likely to spend money locally than people of the same age living elsewhere. This will directly contribute to helping keep local shops and services in Alton – from butchers to the local café – that often make up the heart of our communities.”

Queen Elizabeth Place will provide everything the over 60s could want for an entertaining and independent retirement. Homeowners can feel safe and secure with a House Manager on hand to take care of the day-to-day running of the development, while a 24-hour emergency call system provides added peace-of-mind. Queen Elizabeth Place also features a large communal lounge and gardens, perfect for getting to know your new neighbours.

More than nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation for 16 years’ running. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this accolade for 16 consecutive years, which is every year the awards have been run.

Those interested in Retirement Living at McCarthy Stone’s Alton development are invited to call 0800 310 0383 to book a place at the Sales Launch Event or visit www.mccarthystone.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-place.