Relax
Time is yours
Ultimately the presence of our estate managers makes possible the lifestyle unique to Cognatum, which is the combination of complete independence and privacy with the convenience of a lock-up-and-leave arrangement and the security of someone to call on in an emergency.
For residents with green fingers, allotments are available, and regular trips to town and the supermarkets are offered in the estate minibus. The on-site guest suite can be booked by residents for their families and friends, meaning that visitors can stay in their own accommodation.
Community
Like-minded neighbours
The independent nature of the properties ensures personal space and privacy, while the estate setting means that good company is right on your doorstep if you desire. The extensive and beautiful grounds, landscaped to create the relaxed atmosphere of a country-house garden, also offer a natural environment in which to meet and socialise.
Services
Peace of mind
Les Blancs Bois offers the ultimate ‘good neighbour’, in the form of dedicated estate managers who live on the site. Regularly hailed by owners as one of the most significant and positive elements of Cognatum life, our estate managers not only welcome and assist new residents as they are settling in but continue to be supportive in day-to-day life. Without intruding on residents’ privacy, they are on hand for advice or emergencies.
Deputy estate managers are also employed to cover time off, so that you are assured of a local emergency contact 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Estate managers’ responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day running and maintenance of grounds and buildings, and they can also support homeowners in the upkeep of the interior of their properties, as they always have excellent contacts with local suppliers and tradespeople.
The long-term maintenance of the properties is also taken care of for you. The most regular need is for external painting, which is done every four or five years and is vital for the preservation of timber and the handsome appearance of the buildings, but we also arrange for work such as resurfacing drives, replacing guttering and electrical inspections. This maintenance is all paid for out of a reserve fund built up through the estate’s service charge.
The beautifully kept grounds provide a vibrant yet tranquil backdrop to life at Les Blancs Bois that affords our homeowners, many with a lifetime of gardening expertise, significant enjoyment without any of the physical effort. The perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee, or a sundowner with friends.
