Audley Sunningdale Park, the luxury retirement village near Ascot in Berkshire, has held its official opening event.

The ribbon cutting ceremony, which took place on Wednesday July 10, was hosted by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try, and Nick Sanderson CEO at Audley Group. 

The event welcomed a host of guests including current and prospective property owners, members of the local community and Audley Group team.

Guests enjoyed a drinks reception, speeches from Andrew Try, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire and Nick Sanderson as well as a tour of the village. The celebrations were followed by a delicious lunch within the village.

Audley Sunningdale Park is home to 105 luxury apartments and cottages for the over 60s.

The village is set within the grounds of Sunningdale Park, spanning 79 acres of gardens, lakes and extensive natural woodland.

The centrepiece building, Northcote House, is a restored Grade II listed neo-Georgian mansion which includes apartments, Kempton’s bar and restaurant, the library, and Audley Club’s luxury health and wellness facilities including a gym and swimming pool. 

The village welcomed its first property owners in 2023 and while the celebrations marked the official opening, for some owners it was also a chance to celebrate a year of living at Audley Sunningdale Park and enjoying all it has to offer from regular coffee mornings, exercise classes, through to flower arranging and photography workshops, and art groups.  

Nick Sanderson, CEO of Audley Group, commented: “Our very first owners moved in over a year ago at Sunningdale Park, so it was a real pleasure to host both the official opening and mark this milestone with them. It truly is a stunning village in a beautiful setting.

"We’re very proud of the work to restore the main house, safeguard its future and give the building a new lease of life as a retirement village. It also supports our mission to provide the properties, and facilities, that enable more people to live long, independent and healthy lives. We look forward to continuing to welcome property owners and those in the local community to the village.”

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire, Andrew Try commented: “It was wonderful to be part of such a special day at Audley Sunningdale Park.

"I know the local community have watched, with interest, the development of the village over the past few years so to now see the beautiful homes and facilities on offer across the village and more importantly the grade 2 heritage asset of Northcote house restored in all its glory is brilliant.

"I have no doubt the locals will enjoy coming down to experience it for themselves.”