Shortmead Street, SG18

The Elm is a beautiful two bedroom apartment featuring an en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom. It also has a storage room to help you make the most of your space.Nestled between Bedford and Cambridge is the McCarthy & Stone Biggleswade Retirement Living development, which boasts a desirable location opposite the River Ivel. The complex, located to the north of the town will be comprised of 45 spacious one and two bedroom apartments and three two bedroom cottages exclusively for those over 60.Both the one and two bedroom apartments will feature a master bedroom (and second bedroom), a large open living room and fully fitted kitchen. There will be an on-site Club Lounge for homeowners and their guests, equipped with Wi-Fi. A separate patio area and the landscaped gardens are lovely spots on sunny days, and there will be plenty of car parking available for permit holders. The apartments will be extremely secure with a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection equipment, an intruder alarm and camera entry system. There will be a mobility scooter charging room and lifts to all floors to make life that little bit easier.The development has great public transport options, and is within walking distance of both a bus station and the Biggleswade train station. Shops, including a butcher, pharmacy, cafes and local boutiques are just a short distance from the complex. The nearest hospital is is also a short bus or car ride.Local AreaBiggleswade is a little market town in Bedfordshire, and is rising in popularity for homeowners every year. The town has a long history, and is believed to have been inhabited since 10,000BC! Today it\'s a charming spot with several sports clubs, schools and parks.Attractions in Biggleswade include the Swiss Garden, a short 6-minute drive across the River Ivel. It\'s a calm open park with 13 listed structures, a woodland sculpture trail and is even home to three resident peacocks! In spring, you can see ducklings swimming in the ponds and there are often seasonal family, music and community events.DirectionsIf you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.