Give up your car and save over £2,000* a year!

Residents at McCarthy & Stone’s Forest Court retirement development in Chester are proving there’s no need to worry about giving up your car in later life. Using public transport to get around saves them over £2,000* and benefits the environment too.

To help residents at Forest Court make the best use of these local transport and delivery services, McCarthy & Stone has introduced a ‘Green Transport Plan’. This tailor-made pack contains detailed information about public transport with route maps and journey times, door-to-door services and other mobility schemes in the area.

Fiona Brooks, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for McCarthy & Stone, said: “The savings on running a car are clearly adding up for purchasers here at Forest Court. Many people fear that giving up their car in later life means they will lose their independence, but this certainly isn’t the case for residents here. The development enjoys a prime location in the city centre and our Green Transport Plan lets new residents know about everything on offer in their area, without having to source the details separately.

“The central location of the development is also one of the key attractions to residents, many of whom have hung up their ignition keys permanently, or intend to do so. If you’d like to find out how you can save money, help the environment and enjoy life without a car why not get in touch?”

Forest Court has been designed for active retired people seeking a secure and manageable home in their retirement without losing their independence. Each self-contained apartment is linked to a 24-hour personal emergency service and a closed-circuit TV system so residents can check who is calling at the main entrance.

The development has an elegantly furnished central lounge for social events, a guest suite where friends and family can stay overnight, and a laundry room. General maintenance is overseen by the resident House Manager, who is also a good neighbour to all.

See Also:  Property News (6711), McCarthy and Stone (109), Forest Court (9), Chester (14)

Date Published: 12 May 2010

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