CONSTRUCTION has begun on a Retirement Living Plus scheme in Stow.

The development on Roman Road by McCarthy and Stone will comprise of 44 luxury one and two bedroom apartments, designed exclusively for people aged 70 and over. Apartments will be available to buy off-plan in Spring 2018, with the first occupations expected in August 2018.

Martin Edwards, regional managing director for McCarthy and Stone West Midlands, commented: “We are delighted to announce construction has now started on our latest development in Stow-on-the-Wold.

"At McCarthy and Stone we are committed to investing in delivering the right development for the needs of the local area; and our latest collection of apartments will not only provide Retirement Living Plus in a prime location, it will also breathe new life into the wider community.

“We have already received a high level of interest even at this early stage; and we are encouraging all those interested in retiring to Stow-on-the-Wold to register their interest without delay, or risk disappointment.”