Work is underway on a purpose-built retirement village in one of the most sought-after areas of Chorley…..and as the area prepares to welcome its first dedicated retirement village, specialist developer, Oakbridge Retirement Villages gives the inside track on this unique multi million pound scheme.

The first of its kind in the country, Buckshaw Retirement Village, located in the centre of Buckshaw village north of Chorley, is a new concept of retirement living for people who are seeking a quality lifestyle with access to support services and social networks.

Bringing together the best design ideas and practices from all over the world, Buckshaw Retirement Village is a unique concept that, along with a choice of distinctive one and two-bedroom studios and apartments - with both rental and purchase options available – offers residents the freedom to live life as they wish within an independent, assisted living or supported living community with the availability of a professional on site team if required.

Key to the scheme are the three distinct living concepts that offer a range of services and levels of support tailored to individual needs:-

• Independent Living at The Court gives residents all the benefits of home ownership, with the added bonus of access to a comprehensive range of facilities including bowling green, library and gym.


• Assisted Living at The Grange promotes a comfortable lifestyle for those who need a higher level of day-to-day assistance, in a caring environment that includes support from a dedicated on site domiciliary care team. Facilities include a wellness suite, hair & beauty salon and restaurant.


• Supported Living at The Lodge offers a range of professional support services in a unique, enriching environment, that provide care solutions for people who suffer from Alzheimer’s and related illnesses. Facilities include a market square consisiting of café, pet shop, cinema plus much more.

Irene Heffernan sales and marketing director at Oakbridge comments: “Stimulating hobbies and activities, spending time with friends and family or simply relaxing – at Buckshaw Retirement Village the choice is yours!

"The wide range of facilities and the three distinct communities means residents can be as active or as relaxed as they choose. However we also recognise that help is sometimes needed to pursue this lifestyle and once again we can offer a solution. We are here to make sure all residents live life to the full, whatever their needs."

Offering secure open spaces and imaginative landscaping each community has a range of top quality facilities and amenities, plus the village has everything residents need for a comfortable and caring way of life.

In the heart of Buckshaw Village, there are excellent transport links providing access to the M6 and M61 motorways, and a number of regional towns and cities including Manchester and Preston, Bolton and Blackburn are within easy reach. For visitors coming to Buckshaw, it couldn’t be more convenient.

The marketing suite will open on site by late summer 2007. To register interest in the scheme please call 0845 0945050 for further information.