Retirement living in Derby: Travel at top of the five reasons people are choosing a new lifestyle

Is this the new life for you? Join the open day on July 12

The top five reasons why the people of Derby are choosing to plan for retirement living has been revealed by luxury retirement apartment provider Burghley Retirement Living – as it prepares to unveil the freedom a new lifestyle offers at a special open day.

Early applicants for the Burghley Retirement Living new Albany Lodge development in Derby have shared the five reasons why they are looking at the retirement complex as part of planning for their future.

Burghley Retirement Living has uncovered that top of the list of reasons is people’s desire to travel more.

Applicants for the stress-free living that Albany Lodge provides, say that they are keen to free up the finance and time to explore the world, to visit family more and enjoy their new lease of life.

Will Albany Lodge open a whole new world for you?

A close second is the financial peace of mind from not having to meet the cost of owning and maintaining a house, along with financial equity release.

Reassurances around security, avoiding loneliness by being part of a community, and the positive health benefits, complete the top five.

As people are being invited to explore the Albany Lodge development at an open day on July 12. Developments director Marie Buckingham explains: “Our owners are absolutely in their prime. They’re active, sociable, adventurous, and energetic.

“They want the freedom to enjoy their retirement in safety and comfort, but without the worries that come with private home ownership.

“Things like property maintenance, or security issues that get in the way of them being able to spend time doing the things they love.”

All you need to know about Albany’s open day

The company is inviting people from Derby and the surrounding area, to explore its new retirement development at Albany Lodge, Bramble Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3ZB on Wednesday July 12 from 1-3.30pm.

During an afternoon with strawberries and fizz, guests will be able to view the elegant show apartments and communal areas and find out more about extra facilities and services.

Staff and experts will be on hand to outline what they can expect when purchasing a luxury, serviced apartment.

Visitor numbers are limited and anyone interested should call 0800 999 1989 or visit https://burghleyretirement.co.uk

Albany Lodge, Burghley Retirement Living’s latest development, is in the ready-made community of Kingsway in Derby.

It is designed exclusively for the over 55s and features a beautiful collection of 10 one-bedroom and 54 two-bedroom apartments for sale, with some for rent.

Pets can make the move with you

The communal facilities include two welcoming lounges, beautifully maintained gardens, a library, fitness suite, activity room and two hotel-style guest suites so families can visit.

Marie says: “And that’s not all. We’ve listened. I know how important pets are for many of our Derby owners, and so pets can make the move with you.”

Moving is as stress-free as possible

Other advantages of a Burghley Retirement Living apartment include a generous part-exchange scheme on existing properties.

There is Easy Move – Burghley Retirement Living’s end-to-end removals service that packs and unpacks belongings and there’s also a handyperson available in the first 30 days undertake fiddly tasks.

Find out more about Burghley Retirement Living’s vision for the future of retirement here.