Retirement village Mickle Hill in Pickering, North Yorkshire recently welcomed locals and existing residents to celebrate the launch of its second phase of properties. Adding 37 modern bungalows to the already existing residences; Mickle Hill now features a mixture of 168 one and two bedroom apartments as well as spaciously designed bungalows. Joining the celebration to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony were local Councillor John Stott, resident Joy Parry, who was present for the first ever dig at Mickle Hill, and Lyth Watson of Rangeford Holdings, the developer behind Mickle Hill.

Lyth Watson of Rangeford Holdings comments: “It's been a fantastic event and we'd like to thank the local community for joining our celebration. When we first launched Mickle Hill, it was our objective to create a local lifestyle village for the over-60s that emphasises North Yorkshire's community spirit. The launch of phase two is a step forward to achieve exactly that. Our team and existing residents are looking forward to welcoming new residents into the community.”

Dormer bungalows boast a total floor space of 1038 sq ft, whilst single storeys measure approx. 722 sqft. The properties feature a modern, yet functional interior design. Plug sockets are at waist height, the heating can be adjusted easily from room to room, and the modern en-suite shower wet rooms have a pull cord for emergencies.  Large, double-glazed windows make the most of the natural daylight and open up to private patios, perfect for entertaining guests or to relax.

New residents can take immediate advantage of the fully established onsite amenities. The village's entertainment hub, called the 'Pavilion', boasts a cinema, hair and beauty salon, gym, spa, library, convenience shop and café bistro, whilst the adjacent landscaped gardens with outdoor seating embrace the natural surroundings. Providing ample car parking, lifts to all floors and wheelchair access, the Pavilion is well-equipped to welcome visitors and residents alike.

To ensure all resident needs are catered for, Rangeford Holdings has teamed up with national older person's charity MHA, which provides a wellbeing service.  Those who might need extra help with household chores such as cooking, cleaning and shopping, or assistance with dressing and bathing are able to access the support when they need it.  Dedicated to making residents' lives easier, MHA's friendly team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

All properties at Mickle Hill come with a National House Building Council guarantee, which covers against build defects for 10 years, giving residents reassurance that their home is protected. Prices start from £199,950 for apartments, whilst single storey bungalows start from £275,000 and dormer bungalows from £330,000.

Interested buyers who were unable to attend the launch event but want to find out more, can take advantage of the newly opened show bungalow. To find out more or to arrange a meeting with Mickle Hill's friendly sales team, please visit www.micklehill.co.uk or call 01751 245000.

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EDITORS NOTES

Rangeford Holdings (www.rangeford.co.uk)
Rangeford Holdings mission is to create beautiful, contemporary communities with excellent services and amenities that help people 60+ enjoy life to the full.  Rangeford has substantial development funds to deploy via its partnership with Octopus Investments Limited; a UK fund with over £3bn under management. Octopus is keen to invest significant capital into the UK retirement and healthcare sector and has selected Rangeford as its platform funding partner.

MHA (www.mha.org.uk)
MHA is an award-winning national charity, providing care and support for more than 17,000 older people across England, Scotland and Wales. Residents and members are supported by a dedicated team of 7,000 staff and 5,500 volunteers, whether it's through quality retirement living, community-based Live at Home schemes or care homes.  

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