Author: Pete Kelsey

With all building work now fully complete, Villafont has unveiled a stunning show apartment at its Minerva Place development on Whitbarrow Road in Lymm.

Potential purchasers are now able to step inside the show apartment and visualise what life could be like at this beautiful development of individually designed new build apartments close to Lymm village centre.

Taking inspiration from its leafy surroundings, the show apartment fuses soft greys and pebble tones with burnished ochres and botanical rich greens to create a calm and sophisticated living space that is both elegant and inviting while being still being relaxing and comfortable.

Designed and operated by Villafont (part of The McGoff Group), Minerva Place is a desirable new concept in later living; apartments boast a superior internal specification and enhanced lifestyle package including elements of domestic help or home care providing residents with a luxurious way to continue living independently with the option to ask for a little extra help as and when needed.

Each apartment has been designed to exacting standards to appeal to even the most discerning of purchasers and the first phase of properties has already been reserved by buyers looking to secure their dream retirement home in this beautiful location,

Filled with light, and with well designed, spacious layouts that feature open plan kitchen dining and lounge areas with high quality kitchens and appliances, and with master bedrooms with private en suites, apartments at Minerva Place have been designed with care and attention to detail.

Built to the highest standards, properties are also highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly with all homes benefitting from a car parking space, plus two additional spaces that include electric vehicle charging points, the use of an internal lift and well maintained communal areas and landscaped gardens.

Minerva Place is nestled in a quiet, leafy corner of the lovely village of Lymm, adjacent to the Trans Pennine Trail and just a short walk from the centre.  Boasting an idyllic setting on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal and a charming cobbled centre that combines history and heritage with cosmopolitan modern life, a busy calendar of community events and thriving food and drink scene, Lymm is a highly sought after place to live for many reasons.

Minerva Place forms part of a wider development that also features an award winning care centre and natural child-led day nursery, creating a new concept in multi-generation living that brings young and those in later life together to form a vibrant community with proven health, social and wellbeing benefits for all.

With build now fully complete, all apartments are ready to view and ready to move into (as of 1 February 2023).  Starting price for a one bedroom apartment is £210,000 and £310,000 for a two bedroom apartment.  For further information, to request a brochure or make an appointment to visit the show apartment, please contact Paul Danks on 07881 636 956 or email paul.danks@mcgoffgroup.com.

Jordan Kennedy, director at Patrick Properties, says: “We are delighted to have received planning consent for the former Mercure Hotel site in Bowdon, which will be transformed from its current state into an innovative multi-generational hyperlocal community, bringing old and young together.  It is a true regeneration project in a highly desirable location that will benefit all ages.  Furthermore, it will be delivered by two well-established Altrincham-based businesses working in partnership and will create local employment too.”

Chris McGoff, director at McGoff Group, adds: “We were hopeful that the planning department at Trafford would support this scheme and are thrilled with yesterday’s decision.  With planning permission now granted, we are looking forward to making a start on site, working in harmony with all our local stakeholders.  Having just delivered a similar scheme in Lymm, we are confident the ethos of this development will prove popular, and that our state-of-the-art care home, day nursery and boutique collection of townhouses and apartments will be in huge demand.

“With financial contributions from the developer of circa £2,000,000 towards healthcare and affordable housing in the locality, the development will also provide a tangible regeneration and social impact, whilst also positively contributing to the local health economy. 

“The provision of a much needed, fit-for-purpose, hospital grade and environmentally sound care facility acts as a successful intervention mechanism to reduce unnecessary GP visits, whilst generally helping their service and providing an outlet of support for the local NHS hospital too.  Our intergenerational approach to child care and care of the elderly is pioneering on a national level, and of significant interest worldwide too.”

The Mayor of Warrington, Councillor Jean Flaherty, has officially opened Statham Manor, the new care centre located on Statham Avenue in Lymm.

The latest care facility to be opened by Altrincham-based care home operator, New Care, Statham Manor will provide outstanding residential, 24-hour nursing, dementia and respite care in the centre of Lymm.

Working closely with the local authority, Statham Manor has been expertly designed by both architect and clinical lead to ensure it delivers exceptional care from a state-of-the-art new build property that combines style and function to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable home-from-home for residents.

Featuring 66 fully furnished bedrooms, each with a private en suite wet room, plus a selection of communal lounges, reading rooms and dining rooms, spa-assisted bathrooms, a nail bar, hair salon, access to landscaped gardens from the first floor and a terrace to the second floor, Statham Manor provides a stunning living environment for its residents who enjoy person-centred individual care, freshly prepared nutritious meals and a daily programme of wellbeing activites.

Cllr Flaherty and her husband were welcomed by the new management team at Statham Manor, registered manager Farai Hanyane and deputy manager Hannah Sparks, for a guided tour of the new care facility and introductions to the new team before cutting a red ribbon to declare the new home officially open.

Cllr Flaherty commented: “We have watched the development of this home and the wider site with interest so I was delighted to be invited to perform the official opening and take an early look at these superb facilities which will serve the people of Lymm.  The home is impressive both inside and out, with even the smallest details considered to ensure fabulous care is delivered for residents.”

Registered manager at Statham Manor, Farai Hanyane, added: “It’s wonderful to finally open this home and welcome our first residents and we are thrilled to have the Mayor join us on opening day.”

Recruitment is well underway, with Statham Manor expected to create approximately 100 local jobs over the next 12 months across multiple roles including nurses, carers, hospitality, housekeeping, wellbeing and activities, maintenance and catering.

Part of the McGoff Group, New Care is one of the UK’s leading care home providers.  Its portfolio of purpose-built ‘new generation’ care centres is fast gaining an enviable reputation for outstanding care that is second to none. 

For further information on Statham Manor or to book an appointment to view the home, please contact Farai Hanyane on 01925 596000 or email enquiries@newcarehomes.com.  Alternatively, visit www.newcarehomes.com.

Farai Hanyane and Hannah Sparks have been appointed registered manager and deputy manager respectively at New Care’s latest care centre, Statham Manor in Lymm.

Using their many combined years of experience in health and social care, the duo will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the new home on Statham Avenue, working together to deliver a high standard of person-centred care for residents.

Prior to joining New Care, Farai worked for a large corporate company for more than 14 years, progressing from nurse to operations manager covering homes across England, Scotland and Wales, and thoroughly enjoying the challenges that came with the role.

Hannah started her career at a nursing home before moving to St Roccos Hospice in Warrington where she focussed on providing specialist palliative care, both holistic symptom management and end-of-life care to patients and support to their loved ones.

Both registered general nurses, the pair have extensive additional professional qualifications but agree that elderly care is most definitely a calling for both of them.

Farai said: “After working in the corporate world, I was attracted to New Care as it was a smaller and more intimate company that would allow me to be my own person, connect with my team and deliver a wonderful quality of care to the people living in our home.  In addition to being beautifully designed inside and out, Statham Manor is a modern, high tech care facility which is every manager’s dream allowing us to access all of the detailed information that we need to care for residents quickly and at the push of a button.”

Hannah added: “I’m really looking forward to meeting our new residents and the wider team and it’s exciting that we are all starting out on this new venture at the same time as a new family.  I have loved learning everything I can about care and developing professionally over the years and hope to bring so much of this to my new role.”

“We are both looking forward to being part of Lymm’s wonderful community, building a team that celebrates the wonders of people and provides a quality of care that is delightful, establishing Statham Manor as the local care home of choice and eventually achieving an Outstanding CQC rating,” concluded Farai.

Commissioning director at New Care, Dawn Collett, said: “I am delighted to welcome Farai and Hannah to Statham Manor and am confident that they will work together to develop and establish the new home, delivering exceptional care for our residents, getting to know their families and the wider local community.”

Both Farai and Hannah are incredibly active outside of work.  Farai is a fitness fanatic walking for 10k every morning before work and training five times every week after work.  She likes taking part in Crossfit competitions and ran three half marathons last year along with six 10k races.

Hannah has five children, a scruffy Jack Russell plus three cats and a horse that keep her busy.  In her spare time, she likes to get out walking, riding the horses, going to the gym or eating great food.

Open now, Statham Manor is an expertly designed, purpose-built 66-bedroom care home featuring fully furnished bedrooms, each with a private en suite wet room, plus a selection of communal lounges and dining rooms.  It also has a nail bar, hairdresser, landscaped gardens and outdoor terraces to the first floor.

Part of the McGoff Group, Statham Manor provides exceptional residential, nursing and dementia care services.  For further information or to book an appointment to view the new care facility, please email enquiries@newcarehomes.com.