New Milton Advertiser 11th Dec 2020

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Look ahead to a New Year with Lifestory Age exclusive apartments and cottages for active and independent people in Brockenhurst

It is that time of the year when we all invariably think about the positive changes we want to make to better our lives and for many of us one aspect that will have got us through, what at times has been, a challenging year is, community. For later-living specialist Pegasus, part of Lifestory, creating strong communities within existing neighbourhoods is at the heart of what they do. Pegasus Holmwood is a stylish age- exclusive collection of 22 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two cottages located in the charming village of Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest National Park, voted Britain’s most beautiful place to live this year. Holmwood has been designed with community and wellbeing in mind, based on Pegasus’ six key design principles: kerb appeal; flexible and intuitive; home as sanctuary; designed for life; wellbeing; and social interaction. To further aid wellbeing, Pegasus allow pets at Holmwood – the ideal companion for long walks through the scenic New Forest.

the donation, Louise said: “We’re enormously grateful to Lifestory for their generous support. It’s wonderful to work with a company who, like us, understand the importance of enriching the lives of vulnerable people through the provision of safe and comfortable housing.” There are just four homes remaining at Holmwood, all of which are well designed with great open plan living spaces with rustic design features to create a homely feel while also maximising natural light. Modern kitchens include shaker-style cabinets with complementary solid stone worktops and tiles along with integrated appliances and underfloor heating. Master bedrooms feature spacious en- suites along with built- in wardrobes, offering ample storage space. For those looking to rent a home at Holmwood, the Lifestory Choices package offers Choice Flex, the option to rent long term or Choice to Buy, which allows renting before buying with the same outstanding service, access to facilities and other benefits of living in a Lifestory community. Unlike other later living specialists, Lifestory does not charge exit fees should members wish to sell their home.

The community offers a wide range of sociable spaces ranging from the shared lounge, club terrace and social kitchens, all cleverly designed to enhance interaction amongst homeowners. Families and friends are also welcome to visit with a dedicated guest suite available for overnight stays along with on-site parking. A friendly Lifehost is always on hand to provide support, safety and local knowledge. For Pegasus, the sense of community expands well beyond the green, landscaped gardens of Holmwood. Getting to know the local community and different projects has led to Pegasus’ involvement with Hammersley Homes, a Hampshire-based charity that helps to provide a permanent home for adults suffering from lifelong mental illness. During the first lockdown, Louise Hallet, Founder and Chair of Hammersley Homes, created and sold over 500 beautiful handmade facemasks, raising over £6,000 for the charity. When hearing of this, Pegasus wanted to support Louise and her efforts so donated 50 high-quality, reusable face masks which were made available for purchase on the Hammersley Homes website, with all the money raised supporting the crucial work carried out by the charity. Commenting on

If you think that a friend or loved one would benefit from the fantastic sense of community and amenities on offer at Holmwood, refer them today and upon completion of purchase or letting you will be rewarded with a £2,000 referral fee*. Later living like this is hard to come by in the New Forest, so prospective members are encouraged to act soon before the last remaining homes are snapped up. To find out more about Pegasus Holmwood, visit lifestory.group/holmwood or call 01590 230 057 .