Woodford Luxury Apartments Give Retired Couple a ‘New Lease of Life’ WHEN their large family home became a chore to maintain, Woodford couple Len and Joyce Evans set their sights on new high-quality apartments being built nearby.
Above: Len and Joyce Evans at The Courtyard at Woodford Garden Village
Having lived in the Cheshire village of Woodford for over 30 years, the couple wanted to stay local, and started to consider bungalows and retirement homes: “The former we dismissed because they generally needed to be gutted then renovated,” explained Len. “The retirement properties we looked at were attractive as newbuilds but were high in annual add-on costs and generally with single parking and without a garage; we also wanted to be with a generational spread of people.” Impressed by the look of Redrow’s latest development Woodford Garden Village, the couple visited the sales office looking at the possibility of a smaller house. Joyce, said: “By coincidence it was the weekend when Redrow launched The Courtyard at Woodford Garden Village. We were one of the first to view their plans and by February 2020 we had put our house up for sale and in March put a deposit on the top corner apartment, all based on computer designs and plans.” The Courtyard, is a collection of high-quality apartments, each with two double bedrooms, fitted wardrobes, an en-suite to the 52
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main bedroom, and a family bathroom. The open-plan living area features a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge, opening to a private balcony or terrace, making this home feel even more spacious and adding a touch of luxury to everyday living. Each apartment also comes with its own single garage, plus space for parking a second car. Unfortunately, the pandemic and national lockdown meant Len and Joyce’s plans to move were put on temporary hold. However, despite delays to their apartment being completed, the couple decided to continue with the sale. “Firstly, because we had a reservation on the Redrow apartment we wanted, it was in a key position and the right location,” said Len. “Secondly it was important to us to find younger buyers who would look after our old house. We had built it up as the family home over 30 years, and we wanted someone to enjoy the next 30 years just as we had done. We eventually moved into our new apartment in September this year.” Joyce added: “Our experience has been excellent right through www.lancmag.com
