Cobham Bowers proved to be the perfect local
choice for us.” Cobham Bowers benefits from
being conveniently close to Cobham high street
boasting a wide selection of shops and boutiques,
wine bars, cafés and restaurants.
Like many Pegasus customers, Gary and Cheryl
initially found the home move a daunting
experience, but availed of the moving support
that Pegasus offers to all customers: “The team at
Pegasus were very helpful and supported us with
relocating, providing all the removal expertise
free of charge to ease us into the transition.”
It was important to the couple that the home
they were downsizing to had a modern touch,
prioritising energy efficiency and contemporary
facilities: “The new build style of the spacious
two-bedroom apartment at Cobham Bowers
greatly appealed to us, and we were won over
by the air purification system in each room.”
However, it hasn’t just been about securing a
more manageable home, with Gary and Cheryl
seeing the benefits in other areas of life, adding:
“Downsizing has also meant we have been able
to save money, freeing up extra cash for hobbies
and holidays.”
To complement the contemporary home, Gary
and Cheryl have access to a pavilion with a bar
and lounge, stunning landscaped gardens and a
yoga studio for group or private practice. However,
they’ve also been looking beyond Cobham Bowers,
using their Pegasus perks to explore England.
Like all residents at Pegasus communities, Gary
and Cheryl can stay in other Pegasus guest suites
across the UK at a reduced cost: “We recently
stayed at Pegasus’ Jesmond Assembly community
in Newcastle while visiting friends and plan to
explore Sandbanks in Poole next!”.
At the heart of an independent community
Like each Pegasus community, Cobham Bowers
has a dedicated Lifehost, who is embedded in the
community to bring it together with residents
ary Summers (71), a retiree in a
rock band, and his wife Cheryl
Summers (53) were living in a
large five-bedroom family home in New
Malden. Having lived in the home for
over 32 years, and with Gary’s children
all grown up, Gary and Cheryl decided
Gary and Cheryl Summers, a retired couple
from the UK, decided it was time for a
change and found the perfect beginning
in their Cobham Bowers home.
enjoying the choice to be included as much or as
little as they like.
This is an element of their new home that Gary
and Cheryl have really enjoyed, sharing that:
“There is a strong sense of community among
residents at Cobham Bowers. We regularly meet
up for coffee mornings, summer BBQs and quiz
nights and share a communal workout area
where we can participate in Thai Chi and Pilates
classes.” They’ve also found joy in sharing their
milestones with their new neighbours, with
Gary commenting, “Cheryl and I got married
over the summer and recently hosted an evening
for residents to come together and look at our
wedding photos!”
Beyond what is on offer within the community,
Gary is part of a four-piece melodic rock band
called The Gary Summers Band and has performed
at the Cobham Village social club, which is just a
three-minute walk from the development.
Cobham Bowers is a stylish collection of bright
and spacious open-plan one- and two-bedroom
apartments, situated just a 10-minute walk from
Cobham village centre in Surrey. If you are looking
for a more manageable yet spacious apartment
with hotel-style facilities, this could be the perfect
home for you.
Prices start from £480,000 or rent from £2,900 pcm.
For more information please contact our friendly
sales advisors
T: 01932 321 027
E: cobhambowers@lifestory.group
at Cobham Bowers
“ We’ve lived here for
7 months and have no
regrets whatsoever”
it was time for a change and embarked
on a journey to find the perfect home.
Just over eight months ago, the couple
began a new chapter at Cobham
Bowers within the Pegasus community
and have not looked back since.
Downsizing without compromising comfort
In the hunt for a new home, Gary commented:
“It was important for us to downsize while
remaining close to family and friends, and given it
is just a 20-minute drive away from New Malden,
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