We’re thrilled that this week sees the first 14 residents moving into Compigne Court, Thorngate Churcher Trust’s state-of-the-art independent living development of 30 retirement apartments in Grove Road, Gosport. The remaining 22 residents will move in over the next two weeks.

Compigne Court will help meet the increasing demand in the town from people looking for low-cost community housing. The apartments, for those over 50 and of limited means, will enable people to live independently with the benefit of 24/7 warden support, emergency call system, communal lounges, a repairs and maintenance service, tranquil landscaped grounds and resident and guest parking.

Thorngate chief executive Anne Taylor commented: “After nearly six long years it’s fabulous to be welcoming the residents that it was built for into Compigne Court. Heartfelt thanks go to the imaginative Thorngate Board, under the chairmanship of Mark Hook, who have supported this ambitious project throughout. Our thanks also to our amazing employer’s agent Jon Squire of Holloway Squire Partnership, builders Vale Southern Construction, architects Boon Brown, Homes England, Charity Bank and the Thorngate senior leadership team.”

Spread over three floors, the 30 one bedroom apartments at Compigne Court each has a balcony, spacious kitchen/dining area, bedroom, bathroom/wet room and hallway with storage.

The charity already operates 124 assisted living apartment in Gosport and a 44 bed care home for older people and those living with dementia. Compigne Court will increase the number of independent living homes to 154.