Time to open a New Chapter! Now's the perfect time to start a new chapter of your life, in an elegant and thoughtfully-designed McCarthy Stone retirement property. Our development at Thomas Wolsey Place is proving to be extremely popular, with over 60% of the properties now sold.     Ipswich, one of the UK's most up-and-coming towns, is the location for the latest Retirement Living development by award-winning builders McCarthy Stone. The development, features 25 one-bedroom apartments and 25 two-bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 60s as well as 11 two-bedroom town houses. It is located in the heart of town, giving you easy access to all that Ipswich has to offer. All 50 of McCarthy Stone's modern Retirement Living apartments come with a fully fitted kitchen including an oven, hob and hood, double-glazed windows and fire detection equipment. Residents will also be treated to extra luxuries such as a heated towel rail, integrated fridge freezer, and a Sky/Sky+ connection point. Selected apartments have walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms too. This spacious development has everything you could possibly need to get the most out of your retirement, with beautiful landscaped gardens, lifts to all floors and a guest suite for overnight visitors. You can socialise in the homeowners lounge complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, and a House Manager is on call for anything you should need. The development is completely secure, with a camera entry system, intruder alarms and a 24-hour emergency call system. Our 11 attractive townhouses include a fully fitted kitchen with an oven, hob and hood, double glazing for energy efficiency, and Sky connection points. Additional features such as having a separate shower room as well as the bathroom create a luxurious living space. Each property is fitted with fire detection equipment for your safety. The individual properties are designed to ensure privacy in the home, as well as encouraging a close-knit community feel.  Lower Brook Street is one of the most desirable addresses in Ipswich. You are within walking distance to both the central retail district and the lovely cafes and restaurants of Ipswich Waterfront. A Sainsbury's is 150m from your front door, as well as a Boots pharmacy and two doctor's surgeries. The train station and hospital are also just a short bus ride away, with the Old Cattle Market Bus Station just down the road. Local Area Over the past few years, Ipswich has become known for its shopping, transport and business opportunities. New developments such as the Waterfront entertainment district and the University Campus Suffolk have put Ipswich on the map and made it a popular destination to visit. The main shopping area is around the pedestrianised streets of Northgate Street, Tavern Street and Carr Street, which will be less than five minutes walk from the new McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development. Here, you'll find all the large chain stores including Marks & Spencer. There are also two indoor shopping malls, the Buttermarket Centre and Tower Ramparts Shopping Centre. For eating out, the best restaurants are located around the waterfront, just at the end of your street. You'll find everything from traditional British pub food to cuisines from all around the world. The properties at this development are a mix of freehold and leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 17/11/2022