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Mike Creamer, Chief Executive of Contour Housing Group and Cllr. Jamie Macrae, Prosperity Portfolio Holder for Cheshire East joined residents of a new development recently to mark its official opening.

Sutton Gardens on Earlsway Macclesfield is comprised of 49 one and two bedroom apartments which are available to rent to people aged 55 and over.

This £5.9m development which has been supported by £3.2m from the Homes & Communities Agency includes three specially adapted wheelchair access apartments for people who may have physical disabilities. All of the apartments and external grounds provide level access and the development is serviced by a lift to all floors. Landscaped gardens surround the development and include a garden stroll pathway, a parking court and a patio area leading off the communal lounge.

Councillor Macrae praised the high specification and design of the scheme which met the local authority’s housing priorities to provide quality and choice of housing for older people.

56 year old Robert Nottage was the first resident to move into the new development.

“It’s brilliant here, I love everything about it,” he said. “The peace and tranquillity is particularly welcome – with no youngsters in the building you don’t have to worry about excessive noise.

“The properties themselves are a great size, big enough - but easy to maintain and keep clean and I can’t believe how warm they are, even during this cold spell.

“I think that schemes for older people like myself and my neighbours are a great idea and there should be more of them.”

Just ten of the properties remain available to rent and Contour Housing Group is delighted with the success of Sutton Gardens.

“It’s great to see a finished project and have the opportunity to meet the people who call it home,” said Mike Creamer. “This is one of numerous developments the Group has completed in the Cheshire area and we will continue to work closely with Cheshire East to explore further opportunities in the future.”

Anyone interested in applying for one of the ten remaining homes should contact Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Association on 01625 553 553.