Author: Jane Preston

New Woodlands marks a step change in later living rental homes in Woking . . .

Launched in December 2023, New Woodlands is ThamesWey Housing’s first purpose-built independent living scheme – 68 spacious one-bedroom apartments for residents aged 60 and over, designed to set a new benchmark for later-living rental accommodation in Woking.

Apartments average 55 sq m, offering more space that typical sheltered homes. Each one includes:

• Triple-glazed windows
• District heat network supply
• EPC B rating
• Accessible ‘wet room’ bathrooms
• Private balcony or terrace

The building is fully accessible, served by two passenger lifts, and designed to support independent living for the long-term.

Comfortable, High-Quality Living

Interiors are bright, modern, and thoughtfully laid out, with open-plan living spaces and generously sized bedrooms. A private landscaped podium garden and a communal lounge provide welcoming places to relax and connect with neighbours.

Practical Amenities

New Woodlands shares a secure car park with Merchant House, offering standard and EV charging bays (available at additional cost) and free bicycle storage for all residents.

Accessible Rents

Homes at New Woodlands are offered at discounted rents, reflecting ThamesWey’s commitment to making high-quality later-living accommodation genuinely accessible.

For current availability and rent information, please contact ThamesWey Housing directly.

The Cornerstone is one of ThamesWey Housing’s most distinctive addresses, set right in the heart of Woking town centre. Brought to life through a sensitive and high-quality transformation of an existing building, it combines a striking, characterful exterior and contemporary, well-designed apartments to offer modern, professionally managed homes in one of the most convenient locations in the borough.

Woking Station – with fast, frequent trains to London – is only a few minutes’ walk, and the town’s shops, restaurants and bars are right on the doorstep. The Cornerstone is ideal for anyone who wants to live at the centre of things.

A home to suit you

The Cornerstone offers a genuine choice of homes, with studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments available. Each one comes with built-in storage, a modern fitted kitchen and a contemporary bathroom, finished to the standard residents have come to expect from ThamesWey.

Because the building is a high-quality conversion rather than a new build, apartments carry an EPC rating of between B and C. This is a strong level of energy efficiency for this type of property, helping to keep day-to-day running costs down for residents.

More than just an apartment

Life at The Cornerstone extends beyond the front door. A courtyard garden sits at the heart of the building, providing residents with an attractive shared space to enjoy. For those who work from home, the dedicated co-working space offers a comfortable alternative to the kitchen table – a place to focus, take calls, or simply catch up with neighbours.

Residents also benefit from broadband, a shared laundry room (available to studios only), and parking and secure storage units (available at an additional cost, subject to availability).

Town centre living, professionally managed

Good-quality rental homes in central Woking are always in demand, and The Cornerstone meets that demand with the reassurance of a professional, responsive management. From its location to its shared spaces and resident facilities, the building has been designed to make renting straightforward, and enjoyable.

The Cornerstone also reflects the breadth of the ThamesWey portfolio. With approximately 1,450 homes across Woking and Surrey, from family houses to sheltered housing and town-centre apartments, ThamesWey supports a wide range of housing needs, consistently managed to a high standard.