Work has
just begun at the site of what will become a brand-new thriving retirement
community for the over 60s in Kirkby.
McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading developer and manager of
retirement properties, has started work on site on St Chad's Drive in
preparation for the construction of a new Retirement Living development, which
will offer a choice of cost-effective one and two-bedroom apartments
exclusively available as part of a government-backed shared ownership scheme.
Helping to
minimise its environmental impact, the retirement housebuilder will employ
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – an innovative approach that reduces
environmental impact and build time and helps deliver energy efficient homes.
In 2023,
10 of its developments were built using MMC. This represents a doubling from
five in 2022, with the company set to further increase its use of MMC on 25
developments this year.
The key to
MMC is the use of Remagin’s (formally known as Sigmat) eco-friendly, dynamic
Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF). The selection of Remagin LGSF also enables
the development to be completed at a lower cost than would be the case with
traditional construction methods, making the development more affordable to
retirees within the local area.
This
enables much of the build to take place off-site, with the completed sections
then lifted into place – keeping on course for predicted project completion and
cutting the impact on the environment and the local neighbourhood.
Efficiency
is critical given the burgeoning demand for high-quality retirement homes in
the area. As a result of the speed of the build, the development is set to
release for sale in Autumn 2025 and welcome its first occupants in Spring 2026.
The use of
MMC can also contribute positively to overall thermal performance of a
building, reducing energy costs for future homeowners and adding further to the
list of benefits of downsizing to an apartment within a McCarthy Stone
community.
Declan
Fishwick, Business Development Manager at McCarthy Stone, said: “We’ve been
using MMC since 2021 and it now forms an integral aspect of our new build
programme, with the ability to cut overall build times by several weeks.
Indeed, MMC is a cornerstone of our drive to be a net zero business by 2030.
“Our new
Kirkby development is aimed at improving the availability of more affordable
housing in Merseyside through our Shared Ownership scheme in partnership with
Homes England, so retirees can enjoy the lifestyle they’ve dreamed of without
having to commit to the full purchase price.”
Shared
Ownership looks to make ‘rightsizing’ an affordable option for thousands more
retirees living in the area. It provides a helping hand by reducing the upfront
cost of a new retirement living property, through providing a choice of
ownerships up to 75%.
Located in
the heart of Kirkby, the new addition to St Chad’s Drive will encourage those
aged 60 and over to live their retirement to the fullest. Well-maintained
gardens can be enjoyed all year round while an elegant communal lounge will sit
at the heart of day-to-day life, providing ample space for regular social
activities. For peace of mind, a House Manager will be on-site during office
hours to help keep everything running smoothly, while each property is fitted
with a 24-hour emergency call system, intruder alarm and fire detection.
Virtual
tours are available via the McCarthy Stone website, allowing prospective buyers to take a closer look at
the stylish interiors and the little details unique to the McCarthy Stone
lifestyle.
More than
nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring
it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the
Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any
size or type to achieve this rating every year it has taken part in the survey.
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