Enjoy the benefits of living by the sea with McCarthy & Stone

If you have always dreamed of retiring to the seaside, McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading retirement developer, is currently selling one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for the over 60s right on the water’s edge at its developments Dilkusha Court in Hayling Island and Anchorage Court in Lee on the Solent.

However, it’s not just a room with a view that a property by the sea affords you, as Deborah Waldeck, marketing manager for McCarthy & Stone explains: “While the properties at our Dilkusha Court and Anchorage Court developments benefit from a beautiful location, there are a number of real health benefits resulting from living by the sea.

“The benefits of ‘fresh air’ have always been well recorded but sea air is charged with negative ions that increase our ability to absorb oxygen and balance chemicals linked to moods and stress. That’s why, after a day on the beach, you’ll feel more relaxed and will sleep more soundly.

“And of course, when the sun does shine, it helps us to release endorphins, the natural feel good chemicals that make us feel relaxed and less stressed. In addition, sunshine is our main source of vitamin D, which is vital in strengthening bones and boosting the immune system. And while we all need to avoid over exposure to UV rays, the sun can also help alleviate a number of skin conditions, such as psoriasis and dermatitis.

“And finally, the beach is the ideal place to get in some regular exercise, whether that’s walking, jogging, swimming or taking a boat out onto the water!”

Dilkusha Court comprises 31 one and two bedroom retirement apartments and is situated on South Hayling Island directly on the seafront, with views across to the Isle of Wight. With over three miles of beaches right on the doorstep, as well as the harbours at Langstone and Chichester, Hayling Island has much to offer residents.

Anchorage Court offers 47 one and two bedroom apartments in the small seaside town of Lee on the Solent, five miles west of Portsmouth. Many apartments enjoy views of the sea, and the Isle of Wight, with the beach located directly opposite the development.

All apartments at Dilkusha Court and Anchorage Court benefit from a well-thought out design to help residents maintain independence in later life and feel secure in their own home. Design features include 24 hour emergency Careline call points, electrical sockets at a raised height to reduce bending, illuminated light switches, a video entry system, easy grip lever taps in the bathroom and kitchen and energy efficient heating.

Residents can also socialise and relax in the communal lounge and invite family or friends to stay in the development’s guest suite.

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