Retiring in County Durham

If you are thinking about retirement, it is important to consider your surroundings.  Do you want to be in a remote, desolate area, or would you prefer somewhere lively with plenty of amenities on your doorstep? If you’re thinking of retirement, have you thought about retiring in County Durham?

Why choose County Durham to retire? 

County Durham is a county with lots of open and green spaces as well as the hustle and bustle. You can visit the many parks and gardens as well as visit An Area of Outstanding Beauty. The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty incorporates the Durham Dales and is a beautiful place for you to explore.

There are many towns and cities within County Durham such as; Bishop Auckland, Durham and Barnard Castle, so if you want to test your eyesight you’re in luck!

As well as these areas of attractions, there are plenty of properties for you to make your home.

Retirement homes in County Durham

The type of retirement property that you choose will depend on your specific needs and general health.  You may decide to opt for a bungalow instead of a house to avoid the stairs, or you may decide that you need a bit more support. If you do need more support you could try looking at sheltered housing.

There are a wide variety of retirement homes in County Durham that are affordable and in great locations. Each of them offer a different level of support depending on your needs.

There is also a wide array of sheltered accommodation available with social living areas. These include studio apartments and retirement homes.

If retiring in County Durham seems like a good idea to you, you can search for retirement properties to rent in County Durham or retirement properties for sale in County Durham.

 

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