For Immediate release 23rd November 2011

83 Year Old Bramshott Place Village resident sky-dives for
The British Heart Foundation

There is no chance of growing old at Bramshott Place Village, Liphook, when you are surrounded by residents like Derek Hurry! At the tender age of 83, he has jumped out of a plane, from 12000 ft, and raised in excess of an amazing £3000 for The British Heart Foundation. This amount was double his expected target and he is hugely grateful to all those who supported him.



Don't look down! The moment when Mr Hurry jumped from the plane.

Derek was aided in his feat by the Royal Logistic Corps Silver Stars Parachute Centre, and he and his tandem skydive partner, Tim, were the first out of the plane He describes the first 38 seconds hurtling towards the earth at a terminal velocity of 120 mph as mind numbingly terrifying, as he thought he was going to die and was perhaps regretting this event as a way of raising sponsorship!

“However,” he said, “the five minutes of gently descent under the canopy were most enjoyable as I listened to my heart rate decline and took in the views of the countryside! I felt considerably better a little later after a celebratory pint of beer!”

Back on terra-firma. Mr Hurry completes his charity sky-dive.

As his late wife Audrey was a great benefactor for a number of charities, Derek sees his endeavour partly as something he can do to honour her memory and carry on the good work. He has chosen The British Heart Foundation because both of his parents died from heart problems, conditions which, thanks to the Foundation’s work, can now be treated.

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Bramshott Place Village is an award-winning development designed for independent retirement living within a community of like-minded people, and consists of two and three bedroom cottages and apartments surrounded by a park and woodland estate. Residents’ amenities include a Clubhouse with fitness suite and restaurant, Village Manager, shop and healthcare facilities. 

Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 13th September 2011

Bramshott Place Village Stages a Good Old Country Fayre

Once upon a time, almost every English village would have had its annual summer fair, bringing everyone together for an afternoon of fun for all the generations to enjoy together. But sadly these events are now not as commonplace as they used to be. However the luxury development for the over 55s, Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, Hampshire, whose ethos is to create for its residents, that fundamental old-fashioned element so vital to our health and well-being, true community spirit, staged its own Country Fayre on September 10, reviving some of the old village fair traditions and adding some fun original ones. Despite adverse weather conditions, the result was a resounding success and hopefully the event will become part of the new Village's annual traditions!



Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Rennaissance Villages.

Over 100 visitors and residents donned wet weather gear and in true English style, spent the afternoon watching a highly entertaining falconry display, listening to the rousing tones of an excellent Brass Band which had previously appeared at The Chelsea Flower Show, The Conservative Party Conference, and even played on Gardeners Question Time from the roof of John Lewis Oxford Street! Grandparents and grandchildren alike enjoyed testing their skills at old favourites such as the Hook a Duck and Tin Can Alley stalls, discovering what the future holds by consulting the fortune-teller, and being amused by a walkabout entertainer with various magic and conjuring tricks, as they enjoyed refreshments provided by the on-site Stirlings restaurant, and locally made Dylan's ice cream.
The event was officially opened by East Hampshire's MP, Damian Hinds, whose father and young children also enjoyed the various events of the afternoon. Reflecting on the contribution the new Village has made to the local community, Mr Hinds commented: "Bramshott Place Village is a wonderful model of what true village life should be and it is excellent to have this development as part of the wider Bramshott and Liphook community life."

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages, and indeed a resident of Bramshott Place Village himself spoke of how delighted he was to be welcoming Damian Hinds MP to open the Country Fayre. "As the building work here nears completion and the community settles into the routines of real village life, we expect events such as this Country Fayre to become a regular fixture in the lives of local people, bringing together Bramshott Place Village residents and the broader community of Liphook and the surrounding villages," he commented.



East Hampshire's MP, Damian Hinds enjoying the Country Fayre.

Big favourites among the younger visitors at the Fayre (and many of their older relatives!) were the various animals and birds on display. There was a chance to meet some of the residents of the local donkey sanctuary at Brook, near Godalming, called Donkeys Delight, which provides a peaceful home and rehabilitation centre for rescue donkeys. They also take the donkeys to help children with special needs and those in a hospice whose lives are limited. Further information on the wonderful service this sanctuary provides is available from 01428 288358.

Also much admired at the Fayre were two excellently behaved dogs from the local new Hounds for Heroes charity, for which Bramshott residents recently raised several hundred pounds.

During his awe-inspiring and very amusing display, the falconer, whose talent as an entertainer certainly matched his skills with the birds of prey, explained how owls see, hear and hunt at night by inviting a group of fascinated spectators, of all ages, into the arena with him, and having them pretend to be mice and then trees whilst his owl flew at full speed into them and then over their heads!

Visitors also had a chance to win various prizes at the tombola run by the Residents Association, and to throw wet sponges at each other (as if they were not wet enough from the weather!) which, together with donations given at the various stalls during the afternoon, raised over £720 for local charities.

Bramshott Place Village is an award-winning development designed for independent retirement living within a community of like-minded people, and there are only five cottages and 43 apartments left to buy! Residents' amenities include a Clubhouse with fitness suite and restaurant, Village Manager, shop and healthcare facilities, all surrounded by a park and woodland estate.

Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 09th July 2011

A Moving Experience for Bramshott Place Village Residents

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages comments:
“We recognise that as people age, moving home can be especially stressful – practically and emotionally. Downsizing from a large family home where one has lived for many years can entail a great deal of work, and the emotional wrench of leaving a familiar community can be very difficult.

“To help alleviate these worries, we have introduced a complimentary moving package, available to all those buying at Bramshott Place Village, which includes a Move Manager and a de-cluttering, packing and moving service.



Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Rennaissance Villages

“How does it work? On the day of reservation every buyer is given a personal Move Manager who is on hand right up to the move date to deal with any questions, queries or emergencies. They are also there to help residents adjust to their new surroundings. Many of our residents are moving out of the family home and away from familiar neighborhoods, where they’ve been going to the same doctor, shop or pub for years, even decades.

“However, possibly the most re-assuring aspect of Bramshott Place Village, and what makes this development so attractive, is that it really is a village, with a lively community already in place and a host of social activities to enjoy. There’s a handy local store, a domestic cleaning service and laundry service, plus there’s a medical centre in the clubhouse. And of course there’s the fitness centre, library, games room, bar and restaurant, which are all available exclusively to residents.

“As part of the moving package we also provide a personal de-clutterer, who gives advice on everything from downsizing to organising paperwork. Sorting through possessions that have been collected over many years can feel like a daunting task. So in the weeks prior to the move our de-clutterer spends time with our property buyers, carefully going through their possessions and helping them decide what items they’ll take to their new home and what items can be donated, sold or auctioned. The de-cluttering package incudes 12 hours of her time, at least two of which are spent on the actual day of the move.

“In addition, the moving package includes a specialist removal company with experience and expertise in moving downsizers to our villages. On move day they help to pack possessions, carefully move everything to the resident’s new home at Bramshott Place Village and then unpack. They also provide soft pack bags, cartons and carpet protectors.

“Our moving package is completely free of charge for all mainland locations within a 150-mile radius of Liphook. Those further afield can also enjoy the benefits of the moving package although a fee will be charged.

“At Bramshott Place Village, our aim is to make moving house completely stress-free and to ensure our new residents feel ‘at home’ as quickly as possible.”

Set in acres of parkland and with beautifully maintained gardens, the luxury cottages and apartments at Bramshott Place Village are ideal for the older person who is keen to remain active and independent and have the added security of an on site manager round the clock.

Urban Renaissance Villages is also building in Faygate, near Horsham, W. Sussex – contact Roger N Coupe Estate Agents on 01483 268555, www.durrantsvillage.co.uk and Exeter, Devon - contact Wilkinson Grant & Co on 01392 427500, www.millbrookvillage.co.uk. For more on Bramshott Place Village, Liphook, please contact the marketing suite on 01428 722800, open seven days per week, 10am – 5pm, or visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk.

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For Immediate release 27th June 2011

Bramshott Place Village achieves ‘Excellent’ in world’s leading
eco-assessment ratings

Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, Hampshire, is now the proud possessor of a four-star BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for sustainable design and construction, the highest level that can be achieved. The BREEAM system is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method, and has become recognised as an international benchmark for a building’s or a development’s environmental performance.



BREEAM covers both commercial and domestic developments, and carries out assessments of many aspects of them, including those related to energy and water use, health and well-being, pollution, transport, materials, waste, ecology and construction management processes. It is one of the most comprehensive and stringent eco-rating systems in existence.

Bramshott Place Village achieved its high score for many reasons. Its construction has been monitored from the beginning, keeping tabs on water usage, traffic movements, the recycling of materials; and its building contractor, Ardmore, has always achieved high marks under the Considerate Constructors scheme.

The physical fabric of the cottages, apartments and other buildings has also contributed to the overall score. For instance, the ‘health and wellbeing’ category requires good levels of daylight and efficient sound insulation. Eco-friendly appliances, lighting and heating also contribute their marks. In the case of Bramshott Place Village, eco-labelled kitchen appliances, low water use showers and taps, solar heated water, and 75% of the internal lighting low energy, all add up. The whole village has been built avoiding materials with GWP (or Global Warming Potential).

Bramshott Place Village’s Travel Plan has helped its score under the ‘Transport’ category. This includes a free minibus service taking residents into Liphook and calling at the Post Office, shops and station. In addition, the whole area is well served by public transport, with a Dial-A-Ride scheme operating locally.

The wider environment is also considered under the Land Use category. Here, Bramshott Place Village score points for its drainage system, which directs rainwater from hard surfaces such as roofs and car park areas into soakaways, directing the water in a natural way back into the ground instead of overburdening the drainage system. Rainwater is also harvested and re-used to irrigate the landscaped areas. As the Village is completed, a wetland area is programmed, designed to introduce species of flora and fauna back into the surroundings.

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages is delighted with the achievement. “We always strive for the highest possible levels of sustainability and the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating shows Bramshott Place Village to be an exemplary development.”

Bramshott Place Village is an award-winning development designed for independent retirement living within a community of like-minded people, and consists of 151 two and three bedroom cottages and apartments surrounded by a park and woodland estate. Residents’ amenities include a Clubhouse with fitness suite and restaurant, Village Manager, shop and healthcare facilities.

For more information about Bramshott Place Village please contact the marketing suite on 01428 722800, open seven days per week, 10am – 5pm.

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For Immediate release 17th March 2011

A Moving Experience - Now it’s even easier to make the
move to Bramshott Place Village

A free moving package, which includes a de-cluttering and packing service, is now available to anyone who reserves a property at Bramshott Place Village, the luxury retirement development, in Liphook, Hampshire.



The comprehensive moving package includes a ‘move manager’ who handles any questions, queries or emergencies; a personal ‘de-clutterer’, who gives advice on everything from downsizing and getting rid of unwanted items, to organising paperwork and selling items of value; and a specialist removal company with experience and expertise in moving downsizers.

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages, who is jointly developing Bramshott Place Village with Helical Bar plc, recognises that moving home is often very stressful. “Even more so for people who are often downsizing from a large family home where they may have lived for many years,” he comments. “This new package aims to make the move as stress-free as possible – and even fun!

“The de-cluttering service includes 12 hours of time, at least two of which are spent with the new owner on the day of the move,” he continues. “The removal company provides cartons, carpet protectors, wardrobe packing and soft pack bags, and will help with packing and unpacking on the day of the move.”

The moving package is completely free of charge for all mainland locations within a 150-mile radius of Liphook.

For more information about Bramshott Place Village please contact the marketing suite on 01428 722800, open seven days per week, 10am – 5pm.

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For Immediate release 02nd February 2011

Mary Cullen is enjoying life free from responsibility in her apartment at Bramshott Place Village

After 37 and a half years in her previous home, a bungalow in a hamlet near Liphook, Hants, Mary Cullen didn’t really want to move. But, as is often the case as the years go on, familiar and beloved homes and gardens start to take their toll in terms of the sheer effort involved in keeping them looking good. There’s also the security angle. When someone is widowed, as Mary was 11 years ago, they may start to feel a little vulnerable living alone, perhaps a long way from neighbours and essential services.


Mary Cullen in her NEW apartment at Bramshott Place Village.

Mary Cullen began to feel all of these things, and told herself at the time: “I don’t want to move, but I really ought to.” However, a year later she finds herself the contented owner of a ground floor two bedroom apartment at Bramshott Place Village, in Liphook, which she shares with her cat. “I really do like it, I have no responsibilities,” she enthuses. “People here are so nice, everyone knows each other and stops to say hello.” She has got to know the people in her apartment building particularly well, and comments that having other people around is something that she finds a great comfort. “I feel safer in an apartment and find my new neighbours very supportive. I had a car accident recently which necessitated buying a new vehicle, and luckily only my pride was hurt, but everyone here was very kind.”

The thriving social scene at Bramshott Place Village, focused on the luxurious Clubhouse and new restaurant, Stirling’s, also appeals to Mary. She goes to Clubhouse events and has started having Sunday lunch at Stirling’s, and says that it is, “very good, and very good value.” She joins in the Tuesday coffee mornings and also supports the Monday yoga classes when she can.

The Bramshott Village staff are there to make life easier for residents, and Mary certainly has positive experience of this. She says of the office staff, headed by Village Manager Sue Lapicki, “They’re very helpful. They are always there to help sort things out.”

People over 55 enjoy a wealth of amenities at Bramshott Place Village. As well as Stirling’s restaurant, the luxurious Clubhouse includes a bar, leisure suite with pool, library, elegant lounge, guest suite and games room. Other elements which make the Bramshott Place Village lifestyle so attractive include a convenience shop, a resident nurse, domestic cleaning and laundry service and the beautifully maintained landscape grounds.

Homes at Bramshott Place Village consist of luxury cottages and apartments set in acres of parkland. It’s a way of life that appeals to older, yet active and independent people who want to get the most out of their retirement years with a little extra security added.

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For Immediate release 28th November 2010

Bramshott Place Village Recognised by Top Property Award

It is not just the people who have visited or bought at Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, who are raving about it. The over 55s village has just been awarded a top accolade at the property industry’s version of the Oscars, The What House? Awards 2010. At a gala presentation lunch on Friday November 19th, in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages Ltd, joint developer of Bramshott Place Village with Helical Bar plc, was presented with the coveted silver award for Best Retirement Village.

David Winter, Managing Director of House to Home and comedian Jimmy Carr present Bill Gair of URV with the Silver Award for Best Retirement Village

The What House? Judges visited many retirement developments in this category and commented on Bramshott Place Village; “Everything really is marvellous! The cottages and apartments are roomy and well designed. The dimensions are such that there is no need for the special doll’s house furniture, occasionally found in retirement home show flats. The interiors are cleverly thought out to provide versatile space: maybe a downstairs spare bedroom or an upstairs study.”

The judges were also impressed by the fully restored Grade II* listed Tudor gatehouse at Bramshott Place Village, the sole remains of the Tudor manor house which once stood on the site. It is an important building being one of only 5.5% of listed buildings to have the * listing, and has been meticulously restored to its former glory, having been saved from the English Heritage Register of Buildings at Risk. The judges commented: “That this has been saved from collapse at huge expense and great care and says quite a lot about the standard of the development. A great place to spend an active and social retirement.”


Left to right: Andrew Maul, David Alexander, Lynda Warren,
Mary Konieczko, and John Plunkett.

A very limited number of properties are still available for immediate occupation at Bramshott Place Village. The last six cottages are about to be released for sale, and the new larger apartment show home will be available for viewing from 4th December.

Further information is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, open seven days a week, 10am – 5pm

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For Immediate release 25th JULY 2010

Bramshott Place Village Sponsors Local Horticulture

Bramshott Place Village has had a decidedly horticultural flavour this year, sponsoring two important local voluntary initiatives. For the second year running the over 55s development has sponsored a beautiful flower bed outside the main post office sorting office in Liphook as part of the award winning Liphook in Bloom project.

The Liphook in Bloom Committee with Sue Lapicki from
Bramshott Place Village (second from the right)

Also this year, Bramshott Place Village was the major sponsor of the highly successful Bramshott Open Gardens Weekend and Flower Festival which took place in June, attracting over 900 visitors and raising more than £12,500 for three charities - Macmillan Cancer Support, St Mary’s Church, and the Bramshott and Liphook Preservation Society’s Sunken Lanes Project.


L to R:  Craig McGregor, Chairman of the Bramshott Open Gardens Committee,  Jill Meech, representing Macmillan Cancer Support, and Adrian Bird of the Bramshott and Liphook Preservation Society, Alison Bennett, Curate of St. Mary’s, and Lucy Matthews from Bramshott Place Village.

Bramshott Place Village is now well established and many of the apartments and cottages are occupied. The exclusive Clubhouse provides a restaurant, bar, library and leisure facilities including a hydrotherapy pool. Prices range from £295,000 to £525,000. Further information call 01428 722800, or visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 09th JULY 2010

New Bramshott Place Village Nurse Raises £6000 for WaterAid

The residents of Bramshott Place Village in Liphook are generally fit and active – which is why they get so much out of life at the over 55s village – and now they will find it easier to stay that way, thanks to the new village nurse, Chris Gorman. Chris is also an inspiration to them, as, sponsored by Bramshott Place Village, she has just cycled from London to Paris in a charity event, known as the “professional cycling event for amateurs”, raising £6000 for WaterAid.



Chris Gorman - New nurse at Bramshott Place Village and keen cyclist.

Chris commented on the race: “It is very professional, though designed for amateurs, with all the elements of a professional race - the rolling road closures, motorcycle outriders, team cars, mechanics, masseurs, the whole works. It has been going every year since 2004, and always has lots of celebrities taking part. This year we had Nigel Mansell (still concussed from his accident at Le Mans!), Will Carling, Geoff Thomas, John Salako, Grant Bovey and ex-pro cyclists Stephen Roche, Magnus Backstedt and Scott Sunderland,” she said. “There are only two events which close the roads of Paris, one is this and the other is the Tour de France! 350 riders take part in five groups and on the last day we all meet up about 40km from Paris and ride in as one huge group with about 27 motorcycle outriders. It was fantastic! The total distance is 550km, ridden over 3 days.”

Chris is a State Registered General Nurse who previously worked in a day hospital for older people, and has spent her whole career up until now in the NHS. Her work at Bramshott Place Village includes daily clinics, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 2pm.

She advises residents on minor aches and pains, carries out blood tests and gives general health advice, referring patients to their GP if necessary. She will runs Well Person Clinics, and gives health education talks on subjects such as keeping active, healthy eating, alcohol and smoking. However, she says: “Really, I’ll be guided by the residents on what they want from me.”

Her first impressions of Bramshott are very favourable. “It’s really lovely, a nice environment to work in. The residents are keen and active, and seem to want to engage with me. Quite often they’ll just pop in to say hello and let me know how they’re getting on.”

Prices range from £300,000 to £495,000 for the apartments and from £440,000 to £535,000 for the cottages. Each property is sold with a 125-year lease and ample outdoor parking. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 09th May 2010

Bramshott Place Village contractors achieve top ‘Considerate Constructor’ certification

Ardmore Construction, the main contractor at Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, has just been awarded a prestigious Bronze certificate of ‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ under the Considerate Constructors scheme.

The scheme, which was launched in 1997, has an overall remit to improve the image of the construction industry as far as its activities impact on the environment, its workforce, and the general public. Contractors who sign up to the scheme are monitored against a Code of Practice, which is designed to encourage working methods that go way beyond the acceptable minimum.

Essentially it means that companies wishing to be recognised as Considerate Constructors have to be ‘good neighbours’, carefully managing noise, mess, safety and their effect on the environment.

Andrew Maull, Project Manager for Ardmore Construction, commented that some aspects had to be especially carefully considered at Bramshott Place Village, where all of the residents are over 55. As many of the homes are already occupied, this means minimising noise, especially early in the morning. “Most of the residents wake up fairly late, so we don’t start up noisy machinery at 7.30 in the morning,” he said. “We’re also very active on clearing up mud and dirt. Even the smallest stone gets picked up. What it really means is being respectful to people and their properties. We’re building next to their homes and we make a point of listening to their needs.”

Ardmore Construction’s ‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ rating meant that they had to score four or more points in all eight categories of the site code, a total which means their performance is well above average and worthy of congratulation. As work continues apace at Bramshott Place Village, and more of the cottages and apartments are sold, having a Considerate Constructor on site is of vital importance.

Phase 1 of Bramshott Place Village is now complete, with Ardmore Construction hard at work on Phase 2. The Village is an outstanding living environment, offering a lifestyle with increasing appeal for the independent, busy over 55s, who like the idea of a community of like-minded neighbours, with convenient facilities, and a little extra security in the form of a call system connecting all properties to the village manager’s office.

Prices range from £290,000 to £325,000 for the apartments and from £450,000 to £525,000 for the cottages. Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from the sales office on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 2nd February 2010

New cycle path from Bramshott Place Village will benefit Liphook residents.

Work continues apace at Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, the development of luxury apartments and cottages for the over 55s, and the latest addition is the construction of a dedicated cycle way from the development into the centre of Liphook. The Council has just granted planning permission, and work will commence at the beginning of February.

The cycleway is a key part of the Green Travel Plan for Bramshott Place Village, which co- ordinates sustainable options for travel on public and private transport, bringing with it many benefits for residents of the development, Liphook itself, and the environment in general. It forms part of the whole environmental objective for the village scheme, which includes the promotion of a healthy sustainable lifestyle for all who live there and in the vicinity.

According to Cliff Meyler, Operations Director at Urban Renaissance Villages, the joint developer of Bramshott Place Village with Helical Bar, the cycleway will run from the junction with Hewshott Lane and London Road, and follow London Road into Liphook. “It is a fairly major project and will take around 10 weeks to complete,” he comments. “The work involves traffic calming measures on the busy London Road, new crossing points for pedestrians, new and extended footpaths. There will be resurfacing, new paving, refurbishments to signage, lighting and drainage and an extension to the parapet over the bridge. The end result will be a safer journey for all cyclists, and further encouragement to use this greener mode of travel. Hopefully it will lead to fewer cars, cleaner air and fitter people!”

A limited number of properties are still available in Phase 1 with prices ranging from £295,000 to £310,000 for apartments and from £440,000 to £490,000 for cottages. Phase 2 cottages are now released for sale. Further information is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800 or by visiting www.bramshottplace.com.

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For immediate release 5th January 2010

Life at Bramshott Place Village is Very Rewarding!

It is said that personal recommendation is the most effective form of advertising. It has certainly proved to be the case for Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, hampshire in recent months, so much so that developers, helical Bar and urban renaissance Villages, have introduced a rewards scheme for those who recommend a friend who subsequently buys at the development.

One of the first to benefit from the scheme is Mrs Barbara Lawson-Mills, whose golfing friend Mrs Philippa hollander has recently moved into Bramshott Place Village. as the village is designed for the active and independent over-55s, Mrs Lawson-Mills originally considered Bramshott for her parents, but then thought it would suit her friend equally well. She says: “I found the quality exceptionally good. the layout is terrific and the cottages are excellent. I thought Philippa would like it because if offers her ease of living and good access to the shops and facilities of Liphook, as well as Haslemere, Petersfield and Guildford.”


Mrs hollander (standing) and Mrs Lawson-Mills at Bramshott Place Village

The result was that Mrs hollander bought a two-bedroom apartment at Bramshott Place Village. She has boundless enthusiasm for Bramshott and says: “I just love it here. I am very happy and feel like I am always on holiday. I am recommending it to absolutely everyone I know!” after downsizing from a five bedroom house in Godalming, which held many happy memories of life with her son, daughter and late husband, her next home had to be something quite special, and Bramshott Place Village fits the bill. “I am smitten,” she continues. “It’s absolutely fantastic and the trees are out of this world. I think I have the best apartment in the block, with a view of the most fabulous tree.” She will no doubt make use of all the residents’ facilities between now and the Spring. “I had a look at the restaurant the other day,” she says. “It looks superb, very tastefully decorated with lovely wallpaper.”

Mrs hollander has continued the recommendation process, and her friend Mr hodkin, whom she has known for over 40 years, has also moved to Bramshott Place Village after selling his large house in Grayshott. “he was very impressed, and he moved in before I did,” says Mrs hollander. they will no doubt enjoy being neighbours and soon get to know other residents.

Both ladies have chosen John Lewis vouchers worth £250 as their reward: other options are vouchers for wine or a donation to a chosen charity.

Phase 1 of Bramshott Place Village, consisting of luxury apartments and cottages, is now complete. the Country Club, although not fully operational until the Spring, offers social and fitness opportunities, and the village also has its own library, convenience store and regular GP clinic.

A limited number of properties are still available in Phase 1 with prices ranging from £295,000 to £310,000 for apartments and from £440,000 to £490,000 for cottages. Phase 2 cottages are now released for sale. Further information is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800 or by visiting www.bramshottplace.com.

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