Situated in an area known locally as the square in the heart of Maghull near Liverpool, McCarthy Stone are developing a new retirement living complex using a light steel frame system manufactured by Sigmat.
Using this fast-track, tried and tested method, the 23 one bedroom and 21 two bedroom apartments will be ready for occupation in December. Eleven apartments will have patios and 23 will benefit from walk out balconies - many with views over the Leeds and Liverpool canal, which borders the development. All will share elegant communal facilities and a prime location with amenities on the doorstep and easy access to Ormskirk, Southport and Liverpool city centre.
The project is being delivered using modern methods of construction (MMC) – part of a national commitment by McCarthy Stone. But while a low impact light steel frame approach will reduce energy bills, waste and construction time, the design will still respect traditional architecture in the area.
Embracing MMC can help us deliver high-quality retirement communities that push the boundaries of what consumers expect, while cutting energy bills, waste and construction time," said McCarthy Stone CEO John Tonkiss.
Box Architects has designed the retirement living development for McCarthy Stone using intelligent ergonomics and high spec interiors offering fully-fitted kitchens with integrated high-energy rated appliances, while master bedrooms have walk in wardrobes or fitted wardrobes as standard.
Situated in one of the older parts of the town, Poppy Grange will use red brick and pitched slate roofs to match the local vernacular. And despite being a mix of three and four storeys, it has also been designed to reduce loss of amenity to surrounding properties through overlooking.
"Not all MMC buildings are the same and this development is a good example of how the method is just as applicable in a traditional setting as in a contemporary one," said Box CEO Graham Place.
McCarthy Stone's commitment to create its next generation of retirement homes using eco-friendly offsite construction is predicted to cut development times by as much as 50% and fast-track the delivery of housing for older people.
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