After decades of hard work, your retirement is the time to kick back. So, where better to see out your senior years than in the lap of luxury? These prestigious residences are more like high-end hotels than anything else β plus, they have some amazing added extras, from state-of-the-art fitness centres to fine dining restaurants. Click or scroll on to discover the incredible homes for the over 55s that might encourage you to retire early This recently refurbished Victorian Gothic hall in Royal Leamington Spa, UK, forms the beating heart of the Audley Binswood offering and is as palatial as retirement communities get.
This kind of lavish living will cost you, though. Its 90 homes vary in price. A monthly management fee and an annual ground rent are charged on top of this. Ideal for the more discerning retiree, the community has its very own exclusive private members' club on site that offers a bistro, bar, library and lounge, as well as a blissful spa in which to relax and unwind.
The well-appointed apartments β which are only available to people aged 55 or over β are spacious and light, boasting tasteful period features and high-end furnishings, along with state-of-the-art kitchens and sleek bathrooms. The community at Binswood Hall isn't only about relaxation. The rather grand gym is packed with the latest exercise equipment and residents have the services of a personal trainer at their disposal.
There's also a heated indoor swimming pool in the complex that offers aqua aerobics classes. Talk about living in the lap of luxury! The palatial property also has a well-appointed library for those who prefer their pastimes to be a little more cerebral. Located in London's Chelsea neighbourhood, this refined later-living community offers 56 private apartments for overs who want to enjoy an independent and active lifestyle through the 'third act' of their life, with help and support available should they come to need it.
As we'll see, Auriens Chelsea caters to style-conscious seniors who expect the very best when it comes to cuisine, services and design As this stylish living room shows, each apartment offers a chic interior, made from high-end materials like Italian marble and smoked oak floors. The residences are designed to be future-proof, with non-slip shower tiles, accessible dishwashers and motorised kitchen cabinets to make life that little bit easier. Blending the luxury of a five-star hotel with the exclusive aura of a private members' club, Auriens Chelsea boasts a fine dining restaurant serving Michelin-level dishes, atmospheric lounge areas, a library, a swimming pool and spa, a luxurious salon and barber, and a fully-equipped gym.
