I wrote about Mayfield Villages in a previous post. It is a retirement block with a large downstairs communal area, with an indoor swimming poo. Here, for my own benefit as much as yours, is a reminder of what I have learned. Mayfield village, in Watford, north west London, is a retirement home for the active retired. Not a nursing home, nor a home for those who cannot look after themselves. Although you can have a carer to live with you. One and two bedroom flats.
Advantages
1 The flats all have balconies.
2 Helpline in the flat.
3 Call-in system, so if you don't call in they investigate to check if you are ill.
4 The swimming pool
The slender swimming pool has only room for three people to do laps up and down. So you have to book your slot. But most people prefer the sociable water aerobics activities, exercises with dumbells in water.
Residents can set up their own activities. Once a month on a Saturday night the residents organize an activity or entertainment.
Any Disadvantages?
Not enough storage space for a hoarder. I have a three bedroom dwelling, with a large living room, a conservatory, a shed, a garage.
The lease is only 250 years. If you are over 55 it won't lose value in your lifetime. Four generations of people could live there. I suspect that in the last hundred years, the lease will be extended at a cost to the then current owner.
But lots of people not quite ready to buy have stayed on the mailing list.
How do you book an appointment? To see a flat and be on the mailing list for activities open to visitors who are potential buyers.
The Brent Cross development will be one block, not two. One block sounds more convenient to me. No need to go out in the cold to get to the swimming pool, sauna and whatnot. Although some people like to have a two centre day. Sit and read in one block. Then go back home to yours.
My contact is Gordon Osborne, gordon.osborne@mayfieldvillages.co.uk
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