Our four beautifully designed Avantage extra care schemes offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments to rent or buy, on either shared ownership or outright sale basis*. 

The villages are located across Cheshire – Willowmere in Middlewich, Oakmere in Handforth, Hollymere in Ellesmere Port and Hazelmere in Winsford. 

This specialist housing for those aged 55+, offers comfort as well as:  

  • care and support  
  • independence 
  • a sense of community  
  • security  
  • affordable housing  
  • modern facilities  
  • daily events and activities.  

Each apartment has a fitted kitchen, sitting/dining room, wet room, one or two bedrooms and a recently installed sprinkler system. 

There’s also a range of communal facilities including:

  • restaurant  (Willowmere & Oakmere only)
  • communal lounge 
  • village hall 
  • winter garden  
  • craft room 
  • library and ICT suite 
  • residents’ lounge 
  • wellbeing suite including a gym
  • assisted bathroom and a Snoezelen relaxation area
  • hair salon 
  • treatment room  
  • pamper bathrooms 
  • residents’ laundry 
  • mobility vehicle store 
  • communal gardens 
  • greenhouse
  • on-site car parking (unallocated). 

*Eligibility criteria may apply to certain aspects of renting or buying an Avantage apartment. Please speak to a member of our team to find out more.

Oakmere is located in the leafy Cheshire suburb of Handforth. It offers 53 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Scheme Manager, Steph Austin, says: “Oakmere is in an ideal location, close to the Paddock Shopping Centre, as well as the Handforth Dean shopping complex. The local train station provides excellent rail links to Manchester, Stockport and Crewe. If you prefer to stay closer to home our on-site restaurant serves a selection of delicious meals, in a welcoming environment. Our busy events calendar provides a variety of both regular and one-off activities for residents, their guests and the wider community.” 

Interested in an apartment at Oakmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01625 525168 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.

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Oakmere

Hazelmere is situated in the town of Winsford, in Cheshire. It offers 106 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Jane Langley, Scheme Manager says: “Working at Hazelmere is so rewarding. No two days are the same. You have to be passionate about meeting people. Our experienced team work to ensure our residents have a safe and happy environment to live in. The satisfaction from seeing people smile and make new friends is something really special, which is shared throughout the team.” 

Interested in an apartment at Hazelmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01606 862401 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Hazelmere

Hollymere is just half a mile from Ellesmere Port town centre and overlooks a community park. There are 71 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Yvonne Brown (cert CIH), Scheme Manager, has over 35 years’ experience in older persons housing, says: “You get so much more than a nice apartment when you buy or rent at Hollymere. You become part of a community where you can live independently or have support from our friendly on-site care team who are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have a choice of activities for residents to get involved in.” 

Interested in an apartment at Hollymere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 0151 3563630 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Hollymere

Willowmere is located in the popular area of Middlewich, a bustling village with local shops, a leisure centre and pubs with canal views.

There are 71 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Sam Dickens, Scheme Manager, has worked at Willowmere for the last 14 years, says: “I can confidently say that Willowmere is an enjoyable and welcoming place to live. The residents and staff work together to ensure we have a thriving community for everyone to enjoy, not just residents but the local community too. Our on-site facilities are fabulous with a choice of welcoming lounges, a hair salon, restaurant – and much more. There’s always something to take part in. We have a dedicated Retirement Living Services team and friendly reception service, to help residents live their best life, throughout their retirement.” 

Interested in an apartment at Willowmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01606 835413 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Avantage Oakmere

Oakmere is located in the leafy Cheshire suburb of Handforth. It offers 53 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Scheme Manager, Steph Austin, says: “Oakmere is in an ideal location, close to the Paddock Shopping Centre, as well as the Handforth Dean shopping complex. The local train station provides excellent rail links to Manchester, Stockport and Crewe. If you prefer to stay closer to home our on-site restaurant serves a selection of delicious meals, in a welcoming environment. Our busy events calendar provides a variety of both regular and one-off activities for residents, their guests and the wider community.” 

Interested in an apartment at Oakmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01625 525168 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.

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Oakmere
Avantage Hazelmere

Hazelmere is situated in the town of Winsford, in Cheshire. It offers 106 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Jane Langley, Scheme Manager says: “Working at Hazelmere is so rewarding. No two days are the same. You have to be passionate about meeting people. Our experienced team work to ensure our residents have a safe and happy environment to live in. The satisfaction from seeing people smile and make new friends is something really special, which is shared throughout the team.” 

Interested in an apartment at Hazelmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01606 862401 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Hazelmere
Avantage Hollymere

Hollymere is just half a mile from Ellesmere Port town centre and overlooks a community park. There are 71 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Yvonne Brown (cert CIH), Scheme Manager, has over 35 years’ experience in older persons housing, says: “You get so much more than a nice apartment when you buy or rent at Hollymere. You become part of a community where you can live independently or have support from our friendly on-site care team who are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have a choice of activities for residents to get involved in.” 

Interested in an apartment at Hollymere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 0151 3563630 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Hollymere
Avantage Willowmere

Willowmere is located in the popular area of Middlewich, a bustling village with local shops, a leisure centre and pubs with canal views.

There are 71 one and two-bedroom apartments for sale or rent.

Sam Dickens, Scheme Manager, has worked at Willowmere for the last 14 years, says: “I can confidently say that Willowmere is an enjoyable and welcoming place to live. The residents and staff work together to ensure we have a thriving community for everyone to enjoy, not just residents but the local community too. Our on-site facilities are fabulous with a choice of welcoming lounges, a hair salon, restaurant – and much more. There’s always something to take part in. We have a dedicated Retirement Living Services team and friendly reception service, to help residents live their best life, throughout their retirement.” 

Interested in an apartment at Willowmere? 

To check what’s available to rent or buy, please contact our helpdesk team on 01606 835413 who’ll talk you through the eligibility and application process.  

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Our senior staff team 

Lizzie Powell 

Lizzie Powell, Operations Manager, is responsible for the overall management of all four schemes. Lizzie joined Avantage in 2009 when the schemes first opened.  

Amanda Jones 

Amanda Jones, Retirement Living Services Coordinator, is CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing) qualified with over 40 years’ experience in the sector. Amanda manages the application process and all aspects of tenancy and housing management.  

Nena Jokic 

Nena Jokic, Retirement Living Services Coordinator, has over 25 years’ experience in housing. Nena manages the application process and provides housing management and support to residents. 

Dawn Billington 

Dawn Billington, Sales Advisor, comes from an estate agency background. Dawn joined the Avantage team in 2008 and is responsible for assisting residents who are either buying or selling their apartment, including liaising with solicitors, surveyors and estate agents.  

 

Our scheme managers 

Each development has a scheme manager, responsible for a team of administrators, site officers and housekeeping. They work to ensure a high standard of customer service is delivered, while helping residents run a varied programme of events. The scheme managers are also responsible for making sure the required standards of health and safety are met, giving residents peace of mind.

On-site teams

Our schemes have a dedicated Retirement Living Services team to coordinate various aspects of housing management, including assisting with repairs and maintenance and providing a reception service, which is open six or seven days a week.

The Care Team

The care team are on site 24/7, 365 days a year. This gives the security, support and peace of mind you need to enjoy your retirement. A care package is created to suit your individual needs, and is flexible to change as time goes on. Each apartment also has an emergency alarm pullcord.

Events and activities

Each scheme has a monthly programme of activities and events. These include crafting, coffee afternoons, bingo, gardening club, reading group, exercise classes, multi-generational activities and live entertainment.