Aging and retirement need not spell depression and doom. For many senior citizens, these are truly the Golden Years. Free of child-rearing, parenting, regular work schedules, financial worries and other issues that dominated their earlier days, most senior citizens who are in reasonably good health look forward to the retirement years and doing the things they love best – travel, hobbies, spending time with friends etc.

However, some of the issues that confront this increasing population of aging citizens are things like safety, health-care, security of spouses if one dies before the other, access to leisure and entertainment and being in contact with people of their own age. Community living has long been the preferred option in many developed countries. However, today the distress and stigma attached to living in an "Old-Age Home" or "nursing home" have given way to a new concept of retirement villages, communities and assisted living apartments and condos.

Unique concepts like retirement Cottages which include several options like cottages, villas, apartments and larger properties with different features and facilities are becoming extremely popular. The aging population in many countries is becoming a significant demographic and their financial decisions will come to dominate the markets in the future.

A very attractive option is the retirement cottage in Sunninghill. Part of the Lynwood Village community, this property is extremely alluring in terms of location. Situated on the outskirts of the classy, affluent Ascot area, Sunninghill is famous for its country life-style, extensive parks, riding, sports and leisure activities including golf. Located close to Windsor, Ascot, Bracknell and Sunningdale, this village offers interesting and engaging options for residents and visitors. Beautiful English country walks are the big draw here, with the Windsor Great Park, Virginia Water and Savill Gardens being within easy reach. The proximity to London and Heathrow Airport make it a great choice for those who enjoy travel.

The cottages are designed to resemble the typical thatch-roof structures of olden days, but with a modern touch. The charming red-brick facades give you that feeling of warmth and comfort, while the interiors are built to the best modern, high-quality standards. The two-level cottage comprises a living-room, kitchen, dining-room and cloak-room on the ground-floor, with French windows looking out onto a pretty lawn and garden. The first-floor has two large bedrooms, with an en suite bath in one of them and a guest bath for visitors. Each cottage has its own private parking area.

The facilities offered in Lynwood Village include the best of health-care with an on-site care center and future plans for nursing-care if required. The new project is designed to replace an older care center and offers the best of modern facilities and features.

The prospect of spending the rest of your life at a retirement cottage in Sunninghill seems to be interesting, pleasant, comfortable, convenient and safe.