LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING WITH FANTASTIC FACILITIES , BETWEEN AND BATH

SMT_TCQ_brochure_2018.indd 1 27/06/2018 11:05 SMT_TCQ_brochure_2018.indd 2 27/06/2018 11:05 WELCOME TO The Chocolate Quarter A retirement development brought to you by the St Monica Trust

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The Chocolate Quarter is a stylish retirement complex, created by award-winning architects. Originally the home of Fry’s Chocolate, the iconic buildings offer well-finished apartments, elegant spaces and a wealth of activities. Treat yourself to retirement living at its best.

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The St Monica Trust is a Bristol-based charity, founded by the philanthropy of the Wills family in 1925. We bring together all the skills we’ve developed over the last 90 years with a real passion for what we do.

Not-for-profit organisation Should your needs change in the We are proud of our charitable future our expertise in care provision status. We devote ourselves to our means we can offer you a range communities and residents rather of support. Depending on your than to shareholders. This means you requirements, our Care at Home can enjoy life in vibrant surroundings team can provide varying levels of perfectly tailored to your needs. assistance. And should you want more involved care, our nursing homes What makes us different provide professional care in sensitive Our aim is to achieve the highest and supportive environments. standards in everything we do. You can enjoy great food in our restaurants, We are proud of everything we a fantastic selection of activities and do and have brought it all together superb service from any member of our in the charming setting of The team. At St Monica Trust, the details Chocolate Quarter. We’d love to have been taken care so you can relax. show you around.

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Green fields, open spaces and first-class access to road and rail networks. That’s what led Cecil Fry to choose Keynsham Hams as the site for his new factory back in 1922.

First under the name of JS Fry and We’re thrilled to be involved in the next Sons, and then ’s, the stage of this landmark building’s life. The Somerdale factory produced some Wills and Fry families share an historical of the nation’s favourite confectionery relationship that goes all the way back for over 80 years. to the granting of the Royal Charter in 1909, which led to the creation of the In its heyday the factory produced 57,000 tonnes of chocolate annually, University of Bristol. Look carefully at including , , Curly Wurly the Bristol University logo and you will and Turkish Delight. see a sun representing the Wills family and a horse representing the Fry family. Continuing a partnership From pantomines and sports days, to In taking on Cecil Fry’s chocolate youth clubs and concerts, the Somerdale factory, we’re delighted to be continuing factory also served the local community this relationship between the two for more than 80 years, and it is our families and to be given the opportunity intention to ensure that it continues to preserve the iconic red brick buildings to do so under our guardianship. for future generations to enjoy.

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The Chocolate Quarter is a stylish development of spacious, well-appointed retirement apartments, an excellent care home and fantastic facilities.

Once home to the nation’s favourite chocolate treats, these grand 1920s buildings have been lovingly refurbished to maintain their landmark status. Next to the River Avon and within the thriving community of Keynsham, The Chocolate Quarter is perfectly placed for both town and country living.

A taste of the past The Chocolate Quarter is regeneration at its finest. Expertly blending a taste of the past with modern living, everything here has been crafted to create the perfect place to live.

There are distinctive features throughout from the grand and elegantly styled atrium to the rooftop gardens. And whether you want to take in spectacular country views, enjoy delicious food in the restaurant or spend some time in the fitness suite or pool, there’s something for everyone here.

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KEYNSHAM BY-PASS Approximate distances Travelling by road AD RO HI L GH M4 J19 10 miles (16 km) TO S IS TR BR EE HILL T TH M5 J19 12.5 miles (20.1km) BA Bristol centre 6.2 miles (9.9 km) Bath centre 9 miles (14.4 km) D TE URLEY H MP ILL LE ST RE D ET Travelling by train A O R KEYNSHAM L Keynsham train station is less than 5 minutes walk O T IS R • Bristol Temple Meads station 6 minute journey B LD • Bath Spa station 7 minute journey O

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N Y E K As part of the larger Somerdale development, The Chocolate Quarter is at the heart of a welcoming community of houses, schools and other facilities.

KEYNSHAM BY-PASS Keynsham Access to transport The Chocolate Quarter is right next Getting around couldn’t be easier. to the heart of historic Keynsham, a There are bus stops right outside the AD RO HI L GH TO S IS TR charming market town with plenty of front door and Keynsham train station BR EE HILL T TH BA amenities. Cosy cafes, a farmers’ market, is just around the corner. Even better, performance spaces and parks are all the station is on the main line between D TE URLEY H MP ILL LE in the area, along with a variety of London and Wales, so you can wake ST RE D ET A clubs social groups and sports facilities. up to your view of the Cotswolds O R KEYNSHAM L O T before heading out to explore a IS R B Meanwhile all the essentials you need LD destination of your choice. O and much more can be found right on your doorstep. Inside The Chocolate Should you want to visit locations

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Whether you want to relax and unwind, or are committed to healthy living, our luxurious wellness suite will revitalise you in body and mind.

After an energetic session in the gym or an exercise class from a personal trainer, you can loosen up by taking a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or be massaged by the bubbles in the whirlpool hot tub.

Lingering aches and niggles can be soothed away by a therapeutic session in the sauna, or our professional physiotherapists can help you work away any stresses or strains.

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Enjoying yourself is easy when you can choose from a selection of activities. Taking it easy At The Chocolate Quarter you’ll have the opportunity to try new hobbies There are lots of ways to unwind after a busy day. You could watch and crafts, get involved in your favourite sports, tuck into tasty food or sit a film in the cinema, stroll in the back and be entertained. beautiful rooftop garden or join new friends for a drink in the bar. On the menu Activities for everyone Excellent quality is the emphasis Entertainment and interesting There’s more in the restaurant. We take pride activities are a vital part of life. With The Chocolate Quarter is part of in the quality of the food we serve a wide range of enjoyable pastimes a wider community, so there’s always and our award-winning chefs prepare to choose from, you can really make a lot happening in the area. A short delicious, nutritious meals, using fresh the most of your retirement at stroll away you’ll find a nine hole local produce, to suit any taste or The Chocolate Quarter. Whether golf course, fishing access on the dietary need. Make celebrations that you want to polish your skills in River Avon as well as entertainment touch more special by reserving the painting and drawing, learn another and social activities at the Somerdale private function room where large language or turn your hand to Pavilion. What’s more there’s groups of family and friends can be archery, our dedicated team can always plenty to do in the thriving specially catered for in intimate introduce you to something new. community of Keynsham itself. surroundings.

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We all need an occasional helping hand with jobs around the home and, as time moves on, some extra help from someone you trust is always welcome.

You can rest assured that your St Monica Trust • Assistance with personal care. carer comes from an award-winning organisation, • Household tasks such as cleaning and cooking. nationally recognised for providing the highest • Companionship for social activities quality of care for older people. Whether it’s and appointments. preparing a meal, offering companionship or • Dementia care. meeting more complex needs, the friendly • Specialist personal support to suit you. familiar faces of our Care at Home service are ready to lend a hand. Our care home We have incorporated the Charter House care Our carers home into the heart of The Chocolate Quarter. Because we train and look after our own It is designed to give the best in care, comfort staff you can be sure your care will be and companionship. Our staff will provide general provided by someone dedicated, experienced needs nursing as well as specialising in care for those living with dementia. and skilled. You can tailor the service to your needs, selecting as little or as much support If you would like more detail about the Charter as you want, including: House care home please get in touch.

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Every home at The Chocolate Quarter has been lovingly laid out to give the best combination of beauty, function and space.

The high specification and excellent craftsmanship throughout mean that you can expect smart finishes and high quality as standard. Full height windows show off the breath-taking country views and give a contemporary finish to an historic building. Select apartments feature balconies, gardens and terraces to take further advantage of the tranquil scenes.

Ready for you Attention to detail in the design of each apartment means there are a myriad of useful touches for practical living, such as laundry rooms, en-suite showers and plenty of storage space. We’ve also planned for any future needs you may have by making sure any adaptations can easily be made.

There’s a wide selection of apartments, styles and layouts. Contact us today to ensure you can choose the one that’s just right for you.

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We have created an apartment specification that provides modern living with a hint of the 1920s.

Across the two buildings of The Chocolate Quarter there are All have generously proportioned rooms and that have been 14 one bedroom apartments and 122 two bedroom apartments. fitted with flooring and carpet but you can choose your own curtains and window treatments.

Kitchen Laundry room Bathrooms Bedroom A well designed kitchen that’s Separate laundry rooms provide Bathrooms in the apartments Comfortable spaces to make easy to use and to clean makes space to wash and dry clothes are comfortable and stylish. your own. preparing food a pleasure. as well as room for ironing • Walk in showers • TV sockets and storage. • Neff veno with slide • Underfloor heating • Telephone sockets and hide door • Bosch washing machine • Chrome taps and fittings • Neff electric hob • Bosch tumble dryer • Shaver points • Neff dishwasher • Storage space • High quality tiling • Neff fridge • Soft close toilet seats • Neff freezer • Bathroom cabinet • Quartz worktops • Soft close units and drawers • Neff extraction hood • Stainless steel sink • Under cupboard lighting Fixtures and fittings may vary between apartments.

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When you move to The Chocolate Quarter you get more than Support available just an apartment. We’ve included a host of extra features to eliminate The friendly faces of the St Monica Trust Care at Home team can provide care and support if the stresses and strains of life, so you can get on with enjoying yourself. you need it. You can specify whether you like help with household tasks or more specialist Safe and sound Smooth running support. We all want to sleep easily in our homes, so Our estates teams ensure that The Chocolate we’ve provided secure entry systems, on-call staff Quarter is immaculate and well maintained. Get out and about and discreet CCTV. Inside each apartment there They can also assist you if you’d like any help Not only do you have the option of taking are smoke and heat alarms and, should you want with jobs around the home, such as putting a parking space for your car, but there is also it, we can provide an emergency call system. shelves up or moving large deliveries. easy access to buses and trains. If you only need occasional use of a car, you’ll find instant Clean and tidy Online access rental vehicles outside the front door. For many the satisfaction of a clean home is Everyone can stay connected with fast broadband What’s more, we’re also providing a driver and better when someone else does the cleaning. throughout all communal areas. What’s more dedicated transport to help you share trips Our helpful housekeeping service can clean you’ll be able to access all of The Chocolate out with friends. your home just the way you want and if you’d Quarter’s services and facilities directly from like your laundry done too, we can take care your apartment and create bookings from of that too. your armchair using our smart systems.

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We’d love to show you more and our Show home team are always on hand to help. The Chocolate Quarter is located on the Somerdale site. Once you pass through the gates for Somerdale, continue To ask any questions, arrange a viewing down the avenue and the show home will be signposted. Parking is available outside the show home with further or for more information, please parking next to the Somerdale Pavilion. call 0117 949 4004 or email [email protected] The Chocolate Quarter Trajectus Way, Keynsham, www.TheChocolateQuarter.org.uk Bristol BS31 2GJ Head office facebook.com/thechocolatequarter2017 St Monica Trust Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, @The_ChocolateQ Bristol BS9 3UN 0117 949 4000

Registered charity number 202151. 6/18 | 1,500 Featured images may be from a variety of St Monica Trust sites. Artist impression images may be subject to change.

Design: www.greenhatdesign.co.uk Show home photography: www.story-photography.co.uk

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