Specialist lender and investor Octopus Real Estate has announced a new 100-unit Integrated Retirement Community in Henley-on-Thames.
The scheme is a joint venture between Senior Living Investment Partners (SLIP) – a partnership between Octopus and Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) – and Elysian Residences.
The community will include a mix of one-, two-, and three-bed homes. It is the third Elysian site that SLIP has invested in, and the fifth site overall with Elysian across the Octopus-managed retirement living funds.
The development will include a café and bistro, gym, swimming pool, wellness and relaxation areas, a curated library, and residents’ lounges. The community will be centred around communal spaces and centralised facilities, promoting a strong sense of community and wellbeing.
Mathilde Guittard, investment director at Octopus Real Estate, said: “As ever, we are thrilled to work with Elysian Residences to deliver this new IRC in Henley-on-Thames. Through our partnership with PIC, we aim to deliver some of the highest quality developments the later living sector has seen, with a drive towards both carbon efficiency and significant health and wellbeing benefits for the UK’s older population. This investment aligns with our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable homes for all stages of a person’s life. The new IRC will offer residents a vibrant community with access to excellent amenities and services.”
Max Cawthorn, head of strategy at PIC Capital, commented: “Our latest IRC investment marks our third development in collaboration with Elysian. This partnership is crucial in addressing the longstanding underfunding in the senior living sector. The Henley development, like our other projects, exemplifies our commitment to high-quality, purpose-driven investments. We aim to deliver an unparalleled experience that significantly enhances the quality of life for residents.”
Elysian Residences CEO Gavin Stein added: “The demand for retirement communities continues to grow, and we are delighted to partner with Octopus Real Estate and PIC to meet the high demand in Henley-on-Thames.
“Our partnership puts customers at the heart of what we do, allowing us to continue to innovate for the benefit of both customers and society, and work hard to serve all key stakeholders, including the local community of Henley-on-Thames, which we are proud to become part of.”
