For Immediate release 2nd May 2013

Why Bramshott Place Village is ideal for the single life:
even if you’re 55-plus

Being single isn’t just for the younger generation; there are increasing numbers of people in later life who find themselves alone, for various reasons. As our population generally ages, there are more people who find themselves living alone after the death of their partner. Women on average live about 7½ years longer than men, so there are more widows than widowers. However, this gender gap in life expectancy is narrowing and by 2030 men are likely to catch up with the ladies and live to an average of 80 or more. And of course, there are always people who, either through choice or circumstance, have never married in the first place.

Typical Apartment at Bramshott Place Village

Divorce rates amongst the over 60s have also been rising steadily for a number of years: 11,500 in 2009, 14,600 in 2010. This is in contrast with the fact that the number of divorces amongst all age groups is actually falling. The ‘Silver Separators’ as the popular press dubs them, are often couples who have been together since their 20s, but, having raised a family, acquired substantial joint assets, and perhaps realising that they want something – or someone – different in their lives, decide to go their separate ways. For some, this can be the beginning of a sad and lonely time. But anecdotally it appears that the older-divorce trend can also be viewed in a positive light: people are living longer, raising their expectations of satisfaction, and are less likely to settle for old age with someone who no longer feels like a soul-mate. Some say divorce at 60 can be a liberation.

All of which leads to the question - how do you make the best of a newly acquired solo status? Where you choose to live is of vital importance. Loneliness is one of the worst aspects of ageing, so being with people of similar age, mind-set and interests can make life fun and fulfilling – perhaps even leading to new romantic possibilities!

It’s one reason why lifestyle retirement communities such as Bramshott Place Village in Liphook are proving so popular. According to Bill Gair, CEO of Urban Renaissance Villages who is creating the Village, the development has its fair share of single people – divorced and widowed – who are finding new friends and a sparkling social life, with a luxurious new apartment to call their own.

“Going to the beautiful Clubhouse, with its restaurant, bar and regular social events, is one way to keep loneliness at bay,” he says. “Another is the friendliness of the Bramshott community, a dynamic, can-do group of people with many interests and an enthusiasm for sharing them. Residents need never feel isolated, there’s always someone to talk to, and an efficient and friendly management team who help life to run smoothly. Practical requirements are catered for with a Village shop, nurse, laundry service and reception service and residents also benefit from an emergency alarm call system linked directly to the nurse’s office. And the Village is less than a mile from Liphook with its shops, restaurants, golf club and other community facilities, so there’s plenty to do outside Bramshott too.

“We have also found that our single residents feel very comfortable in the apartments, as they tend to get to know their neighbours particularly well, and having other people living around them, is something that they find is a great comfort.”

If you find yourself single again – for whatever reason – in your fifties or sixties, it can be the start of an exciting new phase in life. Just ask any Bramshott Place Village resident!

For further information about the limited number of apartments remaining contact the Sales and Marketing suite on 01428 722800 or selling agents Roger N Coupe on 01483 268555. Alternately visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 25th March 2013

The Bramshott Place Village lifestyle –
not just good value for money, a sound investment

Liphook’s Bramshott Place Village is a now well established retirement development and as always in schemes such as this inevitably properties that people have owned for two or three years become available for re-sale.The prices realised by them validate that these cottages and apartments are proving to be an excellent investment.

Bramshott Place Village - A Sound Investment

According to selling agent Roger Coupe, of Roger N Coupe Land and New Homes, who also handles the re-sales: “In February we sold two properties at Bramshott, an apartment and a cottage, and both sold for substantially more than was originally paid for them. It shows that values are not only holding up but increasing, and that the resident’s investment is protected.”

Roger adds that slowly but surely, the property market is on the move again, which means that anyone wanting to buy at Bramshott – either a new or a re-sale property – and who needs to sell their existing home to do so, is finding it easier to secure a buyer. As a result, there has been a lot of activity recently in the sales office at Bramshott Place Village, with three reservations of new apartments in February alone. The message is, with so few new apartments now remaining, it’s time to get moving.

The residents of Bramshott Place Village have a wonderful array of services to enjoy as part of their exclusive retirement lifestyle. These are paid for by the service charge, which offers very good value for money considering how much it covers, plus the fact that it has only increased by 1% over the last four years, well under the rate of inflation. Roger Coupe says: “Bramshott is exceptionally well run by the management team, and they have been able to keep the costs contained.”

It’s a fabulous lifestyle. The luxury Clubhouse is the centre of the social scene with its bar, restaurant, library, hydrotherapy pool, gym, and winter garden lounge. Everything is run with super efficiency by the Village Manager and her team, who provide reception, laundry and cleaning services for the individual homes as well as the communal areas. There’s a Village Nurse, a shop, and meticulous outdoor maintenance of the whole village including the extensive gardens.

Further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village is available from main agents Roger N Coupe on 01483 268555 or Woodlands on 01403 270270. Alternatively, visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 15th January 2013

At last! A guide for how to make the best of your retirement years.

"How will we spend our retirement? Where would be best to live? How do we arrange our finances? What about our health and wellbeing?" These are questions being asked by the rapidly growing number of 'baby boomers' in the UK, whose concerns are very real and many don't know where to go for help. According to research, there are currently 11m people aged over 65, and by 2033 this figure will rise to 17m. By 2030, one in three people will be aged 55 and over, and 60% of all new household growth by 2033 will be by those aged over 65. 21% will be by those aged over 85. And 75% of older people are homeowners.



The Retirement Guide. Available to download on the Bramshott Place Village website.

Thankfully a new guide has been launched to help answer these queries and provide some valuable information for those trying to decide on the best lifestyle options available now. Entitled “Retirement Living – Exploring all the Options”, it is available as a free download from the website – www.bramshottplace.co.uk

This font of information has been produced by award-winning retirement village specialists, Urban Renaissance Villages (URV), whose in-depth knowledge of the dilemmas and issues faced by the over 55s has been gleaned from over 30 years spent at the forefront of designing and creating homes and lifestyles for this demographic in various parts of the UK.

“We know and understand our buyers – their ways of living and how they are changing, their needs, and their worries,” comments Bill Gair, CEO of URV.  “As a result, we have prepared this brief summary to answer some of the myriad of queries we have been asked as people search for a new home and a new independent lifestyle in their retirement years,” he says.

“We appreciate that moving out of a home in which you have lived for many years, and perhaps raised your family, is always going to be a major step and it is important to choose the type of retirement housing that suits your needs, now and into the future.  Rather than regarding it as a ‘problem to be solved’, many actively embrace a move, realising that it can mean not just a new, easier-to-manage home but a different way of life that brings freedom, companionship, security, new friends and new opportunities. Not to mention the release of capital from the sale of your home. These days, with the right home and the right people around you, retirement can truly be a golden age.

“Whatever kind of retirement accommodation you eventually choose, there are some general issues that it is worthwhile considering before you make any decision,” continues Bill Gair. 

Subjects covered in this useful Guide include important questions to ask when buying a new home for retirement, such as location, property size, extra facilities, extra costs involved, do you want extra support or care? What are the rules in each type of accommodation? The importance of maintaining independence. What is a sinking fund and why is it important? And the importance of knowing if the developer of the property has a history of managing budgets.  Money matters, including inheritance tax planning, making a will, making tax exempt gifts, passing on your home to your children, giving to charity, trusts and businesses and farms are also looked at, as well as answers to the big question “why a move could be good for your health.” To obtain your copy of ‘Retirement Living – Exploring all the options’ please visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk and download it for free.

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For Immediate release 28th November 2012

Bramshott Place Village wins second top Property Award in same month

"Bramshott Place Village is an impressive development that other players in the sector should aspire to," was the judges comment when the Liphook retirement development was recently awarded Silver in the Best Retirement Development category at the prestigious What House? Awards in London. This comes within the same month that the scheme won the Best Retirement Scheme category at the Housebuilder of the Year Awards.



From left: Presenter James Nesbitt (Actor), Bill Gair CEO (URV), Sponsors House to Home UK, James Sandbrook (Director), Iwan Jones (URV), Cliff Meyler (URV) and Mark Collins (Sales Director, What House?).

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages commented: "We are delighted to have been singled out in such a way, against stiff opposition from all the major house builders in the retirement property market. These have been difficult times for the property world, as we all know, so, after a poor year for the grape harvest, we have ended it with a bumper crop of awards at Bramshott Place Village!"
The judges further commented: "A beautifully appointed development for over-55s, Bramshott Place Village offers a choice of new-build apartments and cottages set in and around an extensive clubhouse that houses a wide range of communal facilities.

"Close to the A3, the Village offers a free bus service to the station, supermarket or high street for residents who don't have their own transport. The existing residents play an active role in running clubs and interest groups to the benefit of everyone."

For further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village call the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk. Alternatively, visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 9th November 2012

Urban Renaissance Villages scoops top Housebuilder of the Year Award

Urban Renaissance Villages (URV) has been lauded for its achievements at the prestigious Housebuilder of the Year Awards, which took place at London’s Thistle Hotel on 8th November. URV won the Best Retirement Scheme category for its Bramshott Place Village development in Liphook, Hampshire.  It is the latest in a number of honours won by the popular development, including an equally prestigious What House? Award in 2010 – for which it is shortlisted again this year.



From left: Stewart Baseley (Executive Chairman HBF), Cliff Meyler (URV), Iwan Jones (URV), Bill Gair CEO, (URV) and Presenter Justin Webb
(Radio 4 Today)

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages commented: “We are delighted with this win as the Housebuilder of the Year awards are a highlight of the industry year and celebrate the achievements of truly innovative developers. We are in very hallowed company, being one of seven nominated developers, two of them national homebuilders! With a record number of entries this year, and the standard consistently high, competition was fierce, so this win is a magnificent achievement for us,” he said.

“The active retired age group is booming, and we have 30 years’ experience in perfecting the luxury retirement development. It is very gratifying to be recognised for our achievements.”

Bramshott Place Village addresses the needs of the fast-growing over 55s housing sector in splendid fashion. It is a gated development of 151 luxury two and three bedroom cottages and apartments set around a superior Clubhouse in a wooded landscape, which provides a supportive community of like-minded people, who view retirement not as a complete cessation of work, but as a gradual transition into another lifestyle. There are many amenities for residents, which contribute to a vibrant social scene, an easier domestic life, personal healthcare and peace of mind.

For further information about the homes available for sale at Bramshott Place Village call the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk.

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For Immediate release 2nd October 2012

New appointments and a new team for Urban Renaissance Villages

As more and more people of retirement age see the appeal of a lifestyle based at an exclusive retirement village, leading developer Urban Renaissance Villages is reinforcing its estate agency and sales team strategy to meet the demand. They currently have two active sites, Durrants Village in Faygate, near Horsham, West Sussex and the longer established Bramshott Place Village in Liphook, Hampshire.



Left to right: Lynne Bird, Roger Coupe, Beverley Pendlington, Lynda Cantelo-Jones and David Alexander.

Cranleigh based Roger N Coupe is now the estate agent for both schemes. They have handled Durrants Village since its launch a year ago, and were appointed as agent for Bramshott Place Village in July this year. Roger Coupe says: "I'm personally delighted to be appointed as agent for the premier retirement lifestyle developer. We are looking forward to a strong and fruitful relationship with Durrants Village over the next four years, and are just as excited about concluding the third phase of sales at Bramshott Place Village."

New sales teams are now in place at both developments. Sales Manager David Alexander has overall responsibility for Bramshott Place Village as well as overseeing sales at Durrants Village. He is joined at Bramshott Place by Lynda Cantelo-Jones, who is Senior Sales Advisor, and supported by new appointees Lynne Bird and Beverley Pendlington. They bring complementary skills to the table: Lynne has worked for national estate agents in the area while Beverley has experience with leading new homes developers. At Durrants Village, Tony Carraher is the new Sales Advisor, contributing his previous extensive experience in retirement apartment sales.

Roger Coupe continues: "The first phase of Durrants Village was launched in November 2011. Six off-plan reservations have already been made with interest in a further fourteen plots as yet not released. The first show homes will be ready for launch in early Spring 2013, and will no doubt produce even more interest. Over at Bramshott Place, the third phase is nearing completion, with a good choice of apartments and cottages still available, some already complete. All properties will be ready for occupation by the end of this year: so a move by Christmas is certainly feasible," he says.

Both developments follow the same highly successful formula that is proving so attractive to over-55 year old buyers. Each offers a range of luxurious two and three bedroom cottages and two bedroom apartments set in extensive landscaped grounds, all beautifully designed to blend with the local architecture and building materials. A Clubhouse with a fitness centre, pool and gym, library, medical centre, games room, meeting room, bar and restaurant sits at the heart of each development and is the focus of social activities. Services for residents include laundry, healthcare and a bus link into town.

For more information about Durrants Village, contact the sales and marketing suite on 01293 851935. For Bramshott Place Village, call 01428 722800. Selling agents Roger N Coupe can be reached on 01483 268555. Or visit the websites at www.durrantsvillage.co.uk and www.bramshottvillage.co.uk

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For Immediate release 27th August 2012

Last Three Dudley Cottages at Bramshott Place Village

The ‘Dudley’ is one of the popular cottage style homes at Bramshott Place Village, Liphook, and there are now just three left, which means this is the last opportunity to buy a cottage in the award-winning village. They are two storey, two bedroom properties with a loft-style master suite, including a dressing area, on the top floor; a living room almost 23 feet in length; a second bedroom which is also ideal as a study; and a separate kitchen with a delightful garden room and terrace opening off it. The interior is finished to exacting standards, like everything in the highly acclaimed village, and the high quality fittings include Alno kitchens with granite work surfaces.



Example of a "Dudley" type cottage at Bramshott Place Village.

Bramshott Place Village resident Les Chapman and his wife chose one of the Dudleys and are very happy with their home. “The layout suits us, and the master bedroom is huge,” Les says. “We also love the garden room, I think it’s better than a conservatory. Another important point is that there’s a vast amount of storage space, which is important if you’re downsizing. There’s a big walk-in cupboard under the stairs, and the master bedroom has storage all around it in the eaves.”

In line with the high eco standards of the village, the cottages have solar panels to contribute power for the heating and hot water, which help keep utility bills low. And the ground floor of the cottage has underfloor heating: “very nice on your bare feet!” says Les.

Bramshott Place Village is a flourishing community for the over-55s, with a lively social life. Each property is sold with a 125-year lease and ample outdoor parking. Focal to village life is the clubhouse, which has an elegant winter garden/atrium, restaurant and bar, library, hydrotherapy pool, fitness suite, snooker room, and guest suite. Practical daily needs are catered for with a village shop, nurse, laundry and reception service, with everything efficiently run by the Village Manager and her team. Residents also benefit from an emergency alarm call system linked directly to the nurse’s office. Bramshott Place Village is less than a mile from Liphook village with its shops, restaurants, golf club and other community facilities.

Three Dudley cottages and a limited number of apartments are still available. For further information please call the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or visit www.bramshottplace.co.uk

 

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For Immediate release 18th July 2012

New Selling Agents Appointed for Bramshott Place Village, Liphook

Estate agents, Roger N Coupe of Cranleigh have been appointed as selling agents for Bramshott Place Village, Liphook replacing Clarke Gammon Weller from September 21, 2012.

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages commented: "Roger N Coupe have a great deal of experience of the retirement property market being the selling agents at our latest scheme, Durrants Village in Faygate, near Horsham, and also at Elmbridge Village in Cranleigh for many years. We are delighted to be working with them at Bramshott Place Village where sales continue to be buoyant as it reaches it's final phase of construction."



Roger Coupe, owner of Roger N Coupe Estate Agents

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 the Clubhouse with fitness suite, library, bar and restaurant, Village Manager, shop and healthcare facilities. 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 6th June 2012

Bramshott residents help make Jamie's Dream Come True

Bramshott Place Village residents were recently sent questionnaires asking their opinions about the facilties offered by the village, and for every questionnaire completed, £3 was given to Liphook based charity Dreams Come True, which arranges special treats and experiences for seriously ill children and teenagers. The excellent response to the questionnaires resulted in £300 being raised for the charity, which enabled a Dream Child to be chosen, and his particular dream realised.



With Jamie at the Chelsea Flower Show, were his Mum, Judith his Dad, 
Gil and his sister Stephanie.

He is 16 years old Jamie Connolly-Burnett, who comes from Gosport. Jamie suffers from a progressive neurological condition called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which means he has to use an electric wheelchair to get around, and a ventilator to breathe at night. His special enthusiasm is for gardens and flowers, and he is a keen plant pot gardener. However, Jamie had long cherished an ambition to go to the Chelsea Flower Show, a dream which came true, thanks to the Bramshott donation.

This was not just an ordinary trip, but a VIP visit on Members Day, when the show is only open to members of the Royal Horticultural Society. With the grounds less crowded, Jamie found it much easier to manoeuvre his wheelchair and get better views of the gardens and displays.

Jamie was accompanied on his trip to Chelsea Flower Show by his mum, dad, sister and a representative from Dreams Come True. His family were really delighted about the visit as sadly, Jamie’s quality of life is deteriorating and he is now dependent on other people for his daily care. His paediatrician, Dr C Laidlaw of Solent NHS Trust, is also very pleased that Dreams Come True has been able to help, and says: “We offer you unreserved support for this as, in our view, such special treatment will improve Jamie’s quality of life.”

We all have our dreams, but Jamie really does deserve his special day and Bramshott Place Village residents have every reason to feel proud of themselves.

Bill Gair, Chief Executive of Urban Renaissance Villages, the developers of Bramshott Place Village and a resident himself, summed up the feeling of the residents. “We are a strong community here and it is important to us that we support local charities and are able to help others enjoy their lives as much as we do here. Dreams Come True is an inspiring charity and we are delighted that, with them, we could give Jamie such a wonderful experience.”

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 the Clubhouse with fitness suite, library, bar and restaurant, Village Manager, shop and healthcare facilities.  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 14th May 2012

The Clubhouse: social hub of Bramshott Place Village

At any time of day, any day of the week, the Clubhouse at Bramshott Place Village hums with activity, as residents come and go for events, classes, get-togethers both formal and informal, or just to meet up with friends and neighbours for a drink or a coffee. It’s not surprising. The Clubhouse, like a luxury hotel in its ambience, with a welcoming open fire in winter, and the beautiful light filled atrium within, is a splendid place to gather, and Bramshott residents are fortunate enough to have it completely at their disposal. Bramshott Place Village Manager Sue Lapicki says of the Clubhouse: “It’s really starting to come into its own, and becoming quite a hub,” noting that probably 80% of residents use it on a regular basis.



Left to right: Maurice Buckley, Bill Gair and Les Chapman.

The Clubhouse, as the focus of social life at Bramshott, caters for all interests. There’s a tranquil library for residents who want to read or catch up with their correspondence or use the Internet in peace and quiet. The cosy bar is open several evenings a week, and is staffed by a roster of Bramshott residents. Those who want to keep fit use the hydrotherapy pool, gym, seated aerobics and yoga classes, while residents with a competitive frame of mind test their skills with table tennis and snooker.

Snooker is especially popular. Residents Mike Thorn and Les Chapman, both keen players since they were young, are joint co-ordinators of the snooker room and organised a knockout competition, for which Urban Renaissance Villages’ Chief Executive Bill Gair donated a trophy. Les is the first winner of the Gair Knockout, as it is now called, beating his 86-year old neighbour Maurice Buckley.

Les says of the contest: “It was on the last frame and quite close.” There’s also a snooker ladder and highest break competition, which finalise on 7th May, then everything starts again. Les Chapman has in his possession an antique trophy once awarded to Joe Davis, holder of many snooker titles from the 1920s to 1950s, including World Champion, and this may be given as a special prize to Bramshott players.

About 20 Bramshott residents, including a few ladies, play snooker on a regular basis, either competitively or just for fun. Mike Thorn says: “it’s an opportunity to get to know people and it fosters good relations.”

As the snooker shows, it is the residents themselves who are driving the success of the Clubhouse. The developer has provided the building, but it is the people that give the Clubhouse its life and dynamism and make it such an important element of village life. As Bill Gair says: “The Clubhouse should be an extension of the residents’ homes and a major part of their lives, which they can use as and when they wish.”

Bramshott residents certainly show immense enthusiasm and creativity in the use of their Clubhouse. There’s Scottish dancing, quiz nights, a bridge club, a craft club on Wednesday afternoons for jewellery making and other handicrafts. And the Tuesday coffee morning is quite an institution, drawing more and more people each week. Sue Lapicki notes: “I get feedback from residents all the time about how friendly and sociable everyone is.” The Clubhouse is obviously playing an important role in this. “It’s such a beautiful building,” says Sue, “and it’s lovely to see it being properly used.”

Stirling’s, the Bramshott in-house restaurant, also plays an important role. It has gone from strength to strength since it opened in the summer of 2010 and now serves lunch on Thursdays and Sundays, and dinner on alternate Fridays. A monthly lunch club with guest speakers is held in the restaurant. Stirlings also provides the food and drink for Bramshott’s regular themed evenings organised by the Residents’ Association.

Further information is available from the marketing suite on 01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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For Immediate release 19th March 2012

How Bramshott Place Village has provided a vital support network for one Village resident

Just over a year ago, moving to a retirement village was the last thing on Gill Trayner’s mind. An active and well-travelled 71 year old, Gill and her husband Keith, lived comfortably in their house in Chichester. “It was Keith who suggested a retirement village,” says Gill. Although Mr Trayner was an energetic 80 year old and a keen sportsman, he had recently been diagnosed with cancer. “With no bus routes nearby, he felt our house was a bit off the beaten track,” adds Mrs Trayner.



"It reminded me of a cruise ship," says Mrs Trayner. "There was a real holiday feel about the place."

The couple visited Bramshott Place Village in Liphook and were immediately impressed with the luxury retirement village and its amenities. “It reminded me of a cruise ship,” says Mrs Trayner. “There was a real holiday feel about the place. We looked at the show flat, which wasn’t quite right for us. But when we walked into one of the cottages we absolutely loved it. I remember Keith’s face just lit up. He put down a deposit there and then.”

Sadly, Mr Trayner died just before the couple were due to move into their new property. “The people at Bramshott Place Village have been wonderful,” says Mrs Trayner. “And there are a lot of people here in the same boat as me, who have lost their partners. I have made some very good new friends. It’s a very sociable and supportive place.

“There’s always company should I want it but of course you have the privacy of your own cottage too.”

So what are the other benefits of the Village? “Well, I’m not good around the house. So if anything needs fixing I can just call someone and they’ll come and do it, even if it’s just changing a light bulb. And the restaurant is fantastic. It is open every other Friday and I often dine there and I also enjoy their roasts for Sunday lunch. Better than anything you can find in a pub. There are so many events and activities going on, I’m not joking when I say I’ve had to buy a whole new wardrobe! When I’m out shopping I think ‘that frock will be nice for the next cocktail party.’”  

Are there any regrets about moving to Bramshott Place Village? “No, it’s fabulous. It couldn’t be better. My only regret is that we didn’t do it a few years ago. Keith would have absolutely loved all the activities. However, I’m truly grateful he had the foresight to put our name down for our cottage when he did.”

Bramshott Place Village is a development of luxury cottages and apartments set in acres of parkland and gardens in Liphook, Hampshire. It’s aimed at the older person who is keen to remain active and independent and have the added security of an on site manager round the clock.

For more information about Bramshott Place Village 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 8th February 2012

Downsizing was the right decision for Margaret and Quintin Knight

The need to downsize is one of the main reasons why people move to Bramshott Place Village, and in the case of Margaret Knight and her husband Quintin, it was the realisation that they possessed no fewer than 70 teacups that made them realise that perhaps it was time to move to smaller premises.



Quintin and Margaret Knight enjoy a cup of tea in their new home at Bramshott Place Village.

“We had far too many belongings,” says Margaret, “and we said, we must downsize.  “We began to search for somewhere with nice surroundings, preferably near an attractive village, and with plenty of outdoor space, as we were used to having a large garden. Quintin spotted Bramshott Place Village on the internet, and we decided to take a look. We met a lot of people who were also looking, as well as people already living here, and everyone seemed pleasant and enjoying themselves. We decided to join them.

The Knights finally moved in on 17th October, taking possession of one of the Bramshott cottages, which is south-facing (“desperately important for me” says Margaret.) They are both very happy with their new home and its surroundings. “The general strategy of the place is excellent,” Quintin says. “There’s a nurse on duty for prescriptions and ‘flu jabs, a restaurant, and the other excellent facilities of the Clubhouse. It’s a splendid place.”

They are already regulars for bridge sessions in the Clubhouse, and often eat in Stirlings restaurant and they intend to start taking advantage of the pool and other fitness opportunities.

Bramshott Place Village is set in extensive private grounds and the Knights are enjoying this wonderful outdoor resource too. “We love walking down to the river Wey and into Liphook,” Margaret says.  In fact, both are very happy and find that Bramshott has exceeded their expectations. “No regrets at all,” is how Quintin sums up their decision.

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 Stirling’s restaurant, Village Manager, shop, laundry, domestic cleaning and healthcare facilities.

Homes at Bramshott Place Village are reserving fast – in the cottages, only two Yorks, two Connaughts, two Dudleys and one Wakeley house type are left, and 11 apartments.  Further information is available from the marketing suite on
01428 722800, or by visiting www.bramshottplace.co.uk

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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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