Octopus Real Estate and PIC team up with Elysian Residences again to deliver best-in-class retirement village in Henley-on-Thames

By Bridging Loan Directory 17th December 2024

Senior Living Investment Partners (“SLIP”), a partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, and specialist real estate lender and investor Octopus Real Estate (“Octopus”), today announces another investment via its joint venture with Elysian Residences.

The 100-unit Integrated Retirement Community (“IRC”) will be located in Henley-on-Thames, a picturesque town in Oxfordshire, known for its scenic beauty, vibrant community and the world-famous annual Henley Royal Regatta.

The IRC will include a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes.

The development is part of a wider strategic partnership with Elysian Residences and is funded through the SLIP JV with Elysian.

This is the third Elysian site that SLIP has invested in and the fifth site overall with Elysian across the Octopus-managed Retirement Living funds.

The development will include a range of amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, including a café and bistro, gym, swimming pool, wellness and relaxation areas, a curated library, and residents’ lounges.

The community will be centred around beautifully appointed communal spaces and centralised facilities, promoting the strong sense of community and wellbeing among residents that Elysian Residences have become known for.

Mathilde Guittard, Investment Director at Octopus Real Estate, commented:

“As ever, we are thrilled to work with Elysian Residences to deliver this new IRC in Henley-on-Thames.

Through our partnership with PIC, we aim to deliver some of the highest quality developments the later living sector has seen, with a drive towards both carbon efficiency and significant health and wellbeing benefits for the UK’s older population.

This investment aligns with our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable homes for all stages of a person’s life.

The new IRC will offer residents a vibrant community with access to excellent amenities and services.”

Max Cawthorn, Head of Strategy, PIC Capital, added:

“Our latest IRC investment marks our third development in collaboration with Elysian.

This partnership is crucial in addressing the longstanding underfunding in the senior living sector.

The Henley development, like our other projects, exemplifies our commitment to high-quality, purpose-driven investments.

We aim to deliver an unparalleled experience that significantly enhances the quality of life for residents.”

Gavin Stein, CEO, Elysian Residences, concluded:

“The demand for retirement communities continues to grow, and we are delighted to partner with Octopus Real Estate and PIC to meet the high demand in Henley-on-Thames.

Our partnership puts customers at the heart of what we do, allowing us to continue to innovate for the benefit of both customers and society, and work hard to serve all key stakeholders, including the local community of Henley-On-Thames, which we are proud to become part of.”

This transaction builds on growing investment momentum in the retirement living sector.

The addition of the scheme to the Octopus portfolio means the two Octopus institutional retirement living Funds are now fully committed across 11 properties, delivering over 2,400 much-needed beds to the sector.