Plans unveiled for 255-home retirement village at Watford Riverwell

Mayfield Watford, part of Audley Group, revealed its vision for the 255-home village as part of Riverwell – a regeneration of West Watford.

The development will be home to 255 properties, centred around the Mayfield Club, and will include a bar, bistro, swimming pool, village hall, fitness rooms, and spa.

A selection of one and two-bedroom apartments will also be on sale. One-bedroom properties will start at £295,000.

The village will form part of Watford Riverwell – which will bring around 1,000 homes, a primary school, community centre, open spaces, and retail opportunities.

It is being done in a number of phases with the latest phase - a new multi-storey car park - being given the go ahead on part of the Farm Terrace Allotments.

Some phases such as a new access road to Watford General Hospital and trade site – Screwfix – have already been completed.

The regeneration supposedly provides opportunity for the hospital to redevelop and expand its facilities.

Speaking at a launch event at Watford football club earlier this month, Nick Sanderson, CEO of Mayfield Villages, said: “We have a different vision for the way older people should live and Mayfield Watford is the first step into this new era of retirement living.

“The village will be fresh, modern, and contemporary with a close sense of neighbourliness, but crucially with access to flexible care as and when people need it. Our unveiling has given us a fantastic opportunity to share our plans for the village with those in the local community.

“We look forward to welcoming our first owners in autumn 2020.”