Developers to unveil homes for the over 55s in Wakefield

Housing developers ENGIE will be unveiling the first show home for its over 55s LIFEstyle brand in Wakefield on Saturday (September 8).

Waterton Green in Walton was officially opened to the public in May and serves as a pilot project for the leading regeneration specialist who announced its venture into the retirement housing market, with a £15m capital boost at the start of the year.

This weekend, prospective buyers can visit the launch of the site’s first show home – a detached two bed bungalow, called the Amethyst. The Amethyst is available from £237,950 and offers open plan living, two bathrooms (including en-suite for master); lots of storage and french doors from the lounge, leading to a private rear garden.

The LIFEstyle by ENGIE developments all provide purpose-built, adaptable Life Long homes, as well as optional on-site support services. The high-quality homes are intelligently designed to provide level access and provide peace of mind for the future. Customers can customize the layout and functionality of their home from new or easily add equipment or make adaptations retrospectively to ensure the property is just right for them.

For example, walls can easily be removed, and two storey homes are ready to accommodate a through floor lift, plus bathrooms have wet room foundations toeither adapt further down the line or include while its under construction.

Services are available on a pay as you go basis in the form of gardening, domestic services, handy man, window cleaning and even dog walking – all organised and managed by a Lifestyle Co-ordinator; while a community club house provides the opportunity to socialise and attend activities driven by customers lifestyle.

ENGIE has confirmed it has already taken 17 off-plan sales at Waterton Green and the company is confident the introduction of a show home will only enhance interest.

Moya Jones, Sales and Marketing Director for LIFEstyle by ENGIE, said: “It’s fantastic to be opening the doors to our first LIFEstyle show home. As well as the Amethyst, visitors can also get a flavour of the Optima design – a semi-detached two bed bungalow - which is what we are using as our sales office and this alone has helped us generate sustained interest in the homes.

“We are really passionate about offering viable solutions for an often forgotten demographic and we are proud that this product does just that. These homes offer a completely fresh approach to age exclusive living – they are built with future proofing in mind and are highly adaptable to change, as and when you require it.

“We will shortly be launching an innovation show home, which perfectly demonstrates the whole host of options you have available, including a through floor lift, digital monitoring and adjustable kitchen units. This weekend is the ideal opportunity to visit our friendly team and get a first glimpse at the show home, while finding out more about what we have on offer.”

House prices at Waterton Green range from £169,950 to £288,000.

The launch event will take place this Saturday at the development off The Grove in Walton.

For further information on ENGIE, visit www.engie.co.uk/places