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According to the Government’s National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society, “access to a safe neighbourhood” is one of the key factors for older people looking for retirement property.

With this in mind, it is not surprising that age exclusive communities such as Denham Garden Village in Buckinghamshire are proving popular with older homebuyers looking to live independently whilst having the reassurance of extra security.

Denham Garden Village, run by the Anchor Trust, offers older homebuyers a choice of one or two bedroom properties in a variety of stylish designs. From apartments to detached bungalows the properties appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. With a thriving community now established at the development, security measures include CCTV cameras, a neighbourhood watch system and a direct link up with the local police.

Jackie Eltis, General Manager at Denham Garden Village comments: “Age exclusive communities like Denham Garden Village are a great way for older homeowners to feel safer in their own home whilst retaining their independence. With extra camera surveillance onsite, a residents’ forum and an alert system that warns everyone about any potential scams, homeowners here can feel safer in their own property.”

Now in its final phase of development, a real community has been established which further adds to the security at Denham Garden Village.

Jackie continues: “At Denham Garden Village we have a very good relationship with the police and we can make people aware of any incident in the local area within an hour. The community element to the scheme is also very helpful and everyone is always looking out for each other.”

Facilities at Denham Garden Village include a village hall, winter garden, café bar, shop, doctor’s surgery, Internet facilities and health spa, which features a swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam rooms, gymnasium and exercise studio, several relaxation and treatment rooms and a hairdresser.

The fixtures and fittings of the homes at the development are modern and designed specifically to make older people’s lives easier. All the properties have been designed to Lifetime Home Standards which means they can be easily adapted to meet the changing needs of homeowners, such as reduced mobility.

Residents benefit from a 24-hours-a-day on-site care team, which provides tailored care packages and a range of support services including shopping and gardening.