Grove Place luxury retirement community launch 'At Your Service' specialist package to alleviate the stress of moving through practical support.

Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, Grove Place luxury retirement community offers outstanding one, two- and three-bedroom apartments and bungalows to own, together with hotel-inspired facilities and the reassurance that 24-hour care is at hand.

Those embarking on a new and exciting chapter of retirement life also know that moving can be a stressful time, which is why Grove Place have teamed up with the Senior Move Partnership to offer the 'At Your Service' relocation package to their residents – worth in excess of £4,000.

The scheme offers both financial and practical support, from arranging estate agents and help navigating the legal process, to sorting and packing possessions. Other elements covered include sourcing a removal company, arranging the auction of unwanted items, switching utility providers, commissioning interior design services, assembling new furniture, and sending out change of address notifications.

Under the scheme, Grove Place will pay for 10 hours of the Senior Move Partnership's services and any legal fees associated with a move.

Grove Place Village Manager, David Knight said “We are proud to be able to offer our residents a new level of support so that their move to Grove Place is as effortless as possible, it is incredibly important to us that our residents start their new chapter here with ease – from the very beginning”.

Grove Place is holding its next open-day on Saturday February 23rd where those seeking to explore their retirement future can talk to both residents and staff about life at Grove Place and the moving process.

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Notes to editors:

- For more information on booking a viewing at Grove Place, please contact Wendy Griffith on 023 8124 2025. Those booking should quote 'John Lewis offer' when booking the appointment. *subject to terms and conditions available at www.groveplace.co.uk Grove Place full address is – Upton Lane, Nursling, Hampshire, SO16 0XY

- LifeCare Residences (LCR) is an international retirement village operator with communities in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

- Founded by New Zealander, Cliff Cook, the LCR business model has been developed over a 35-year involvement in the sector.

- LCR takes a fresh approach to providing housing for people over the age of 65, offering residents an independent lifestyle in their own home, with access to an extensive range of high quality facilities and 24 hour nursing care and emergency assistance, if required.

- LCR retirement villages are of 5-star quality, where residents purchase a long-term lease, allowing them exclusive use of the amenities.

- In the United Kingdom, LCR owns and operates Battersea Place, London's first luxury retirement community, Grove Place in Hampshire and Somerleigh Court in Dorchester.

- LCR is a founding member of the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) representing the retirement community sector in the United Kingdom.

- Further information is available on website http://www.groveplace.co.uk