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Audley Group appointed to take over operational management of Shiplake Meadows retirement village

Audley Group, the UK’s leading provider of retirement villages, has today been appointed by Galliard Homes and O’Shea Group to assume the sales and operational management of a new retirement village, Shiplake Meadows, in Oxfordshire. 

Located just outside Henley-On-Thames in Lower Shiplake’s picturesque countryside, Shiplake Meadows is a £57 million (GDV) highly sustainable integrated retirement village. The village will bring 65 units to market, comprising two and three bedroom cottages and apartments, including penthouses, in a stunning setting. 

The design of the scheme combines exceptional design features, whilst using traditional design characteristics and materials of South Oxfordshire to create a village feel. Each property will benefit from either an extensive balcony, terrace, or private garden, giving property owners the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and landscape gardens which are complete with mature native trees and wildflowers. 

At the heart of the village the central facilities feature a bistro, bar, private dining room, gym and wellness suite. Several properties have already been reserved off plan. Wellbeing and care services will be provided by CQC registered Audley Care. 

On Shiplake Meadows Galliard and O’Shea were advised by Knight Frank and Howard Kennedy LLP.

Nick Sanderson, CEO, Audley Group, said,

“The Shiplake Meadows site is beautiful and the demand in the local community is high for aspirational retirement living options with central facilities. Shiplake and the local area had long been on our list of potential sites for a village so we jumped at the chance to work with Galliard and O’Shea who really understand the importance of creating more specialist housing for older people.”

Stephen Conway  Executive Chairman and CEO, Galliard Homes, commented,

“When seeking a new operational partner for Shiplake Meadows, Audley's exceptional track record spoke for itself. Nick and his team bring with them decades of invaluable experience in crafting exceptional integrated retirement communities. We're thrilled to collaborate with Audley, a recognised leader in the sector, as we embark on this journey together.”

Rory O’Connor, Executive Chairman, O’Shea Group, added,

“Audley brings a depth of experience in this sector which means both future owners and prospective owners will be in excellent hands. We look forward to working closely with the team to launch an exceptional and much needed retirement village.”

Sustainability has been at the centre of the design of Shiplake Meadows with an energy strategy that aims to deliver a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 50% reduction in energy costs for homeowners in the village compared to a standard gas-fired home. 

There will be 35 cycle bays and 86 car parking spaces which are enabled to have an EV charger installed for those with electric vehicles. 

Phase one of the development is available now. Prices for a two-bedroom apartment start at £625,000. Remaining properties will be sold by Audley Group: for further information on Shiplake Meadows visit www.audleyvillages.co.uk/shiplake-meadows or contact Tel: 01182 349164 or Email: shiplakesales@audleyvillages.co.uk.

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For more information or spokespeople for Audley Group contact audley@teamspirit.uk.com

About Audley Group

Audley Group is a specialist retirement housing provider which acquires sites, develops and then operates retirement villages. The Group has two brands: Audley Villages, founded in 1991 and aimed at the luxury end of the market, and Mayfield Villages, a proposition with broader appeal. Audley Group now owns a portfolio of 21 villages across the country.

Owners buy their own house or apartment on a 250-year lease with access to facilities and flexible care if needed, enabling them to live an independent and healthy life. Audley Group is an accredited provider of homecare and a founder member of The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body supporting Integrated Retirement Communities across the UK, setting standards for the sector, and representing the interests of consumers and providers at a national level.

www.audleygroup.com/ 

About Galliard 

Founded in 1992, Galliard Homes is one of London and the South East’s leading developers. Over its 32-year history the Galliard Group has evolved from its residential property origins to be a leading authority and expert in construction and the development of large mixed-use schemes. 

The group has a development portfolio including nearly 8,400 homes, with some 1,000 homes currently being marketed for sale, and 1.1 million sq. ft. of consented commercial space. In addition, Galliard Homes has over 1,650 consented affordable homes with 770 currently in development. Through strategic joint venture partnerships Galliard Homes has steadily moved into other key cities throughout the UK, and 2017 saw the group acquire a portfolio in Birmingham with a gross development value of over £500 million.

Led by Executive Chairman and CEO Stephen Conway, who co-founded the company. Galliard Homes is a development partner of Frogmore, McCourt, O'Shea, Vanke, Cain International, Catalyst Housing Group, Apsley House Capital, Acorn Property Group, The PG Group, BBS Capital and Melburg. Galliard Homes delivers award winning schemes and in recent years has won international prizes for its developments The Chilterns, Baltimore Tower, Metropolitan Crescent, The Stage, Timber Yard, Brandon Yard and Brooks Dye Works, to name a few. 

A strategic aim of the Group is to engage with the communities within which we work and promote employability, educational advancement, charitable giving, a strong local economy, and environmental sustainability. Our Future Talent schemes, Engage, Evolve and Elevate and our internal development programmes ensure that we continue to attract, recruit and retain the best in the business.

www.galliardhomes.com

About O’Shea

Founded in 1966, O’Shea has over 55 years’ experience in construction and development and is currently involved in over £2 billion of development in the UK. Starting out as a concrete frame contractor, today it is uniquely positioned as a residential-led investor, developer, and integrated main contractor. Covering all use classes for both public and private partners, O’Shea’s private ownership and experienced management team allows it to be agile in its ability to assess and acquire opportunities and subsequently deliver the developments.

O’Shea’s vision for long term success is centred around partnership with our supply chain, development partners, and funders alike. A four-year Top Track 250 company, O’Shea continues to grow while boasting industry beating profitability and balance sheet strength.

www.oshea.co.uk