It is almost a year since Steve and June Bradley moved into their new home in Durrants Village in Faygate, near Horsham – one of the latest being built by award- winning retirement lifestyle specialist Renaissance Villages.
A downsize but not a downgrade for the Bradleys having witnessed parents leaving it too late to cope well with downsizing in their advancing years, they were keen to make their own move in good time, while they were still well able to manage the process themselves and deal with the inevitable accompanying upheaval.
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e had never been to Horsham and found we really liked what we saw, plus we loved the show home. We investigated and found a great church nearby too – which is very important to us – and so, with all those things in place, we put down a deposit very quickly!”
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY The Bradleys chose a two/three bedroom home at Durrants Village and were very pleased with the size of not only the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms but also the living areas. “Most of the houses we had seen with a similar number of rooms were small starter homes and, whilst we wanted to downsize, we definitely did not want to downgrade. The rooms are not only a good size but are all exquisitely fitted. The finish is of a very high standard, which is important to us.”
“We feel as though we are on holiday all the time!” Steve is still working parttime as a business consultant and says his new lifestyle lends itself well to those who still have a job. Essentially, moving to Durrants Village has given me time more than anything.” Despite still working, as the gardens and grounds are maintained, Steve believes he has more time now to spend
Artist’s impressions of the clubhouse, opening on July 11th
with June, who does some voluntary admin work for their church, and they are enjoying getting to know Sussex and Kent. “The fact that we no longer have to do the gardening and general maintenance is such a plus point. Previously we would be working in the garden at weekends and bank holidays and find that we were worn out when going back to work. Now we can enjoy our leisure days knowing that everything is taken care of. We have a small patio with our herb and flower pots, which are our responsibility, and which we enjoy doing, and a seating area and barbecue. We simply love it. We feel as though we are on holiday all the time!” TOTAL PEACE OF MIND Security is also important to the Bradleys – not only when they are at home but just as vital when they are away. Durrants Village is a gated development and as the couple plan to go away for extended periods of time, knowing that they can simply ‘lock up and leave’ is something that greatly appealed to them when they first considered such a move. The development will be
opening its Clubhouse this month – a focus of social activities with fitness centre, pool, library, medical centre, games room, meeting room, bar and restaurant. A wide range of clubs and societies will be organised by the residents themselves such as art, table tennis, dancing, bridge, coffee mornings, wine tastings and parties – ideal for those living on their own, as well as couples, looking for company and friendship. IDYLLIC SURROUNDINGS Horsham, with its beautiful surroundings, historic buildings and modern facilities has also been a pleasant discovery for the couple – in recent years it has been consistently named in the top 10 places to live in the UK. In a recent survey Horsham was voted the second happiest town in the UK. It is easily accessed by road. Junction 11 of the M23 motorway is a short
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drive from Durrants Village, making the popular resorts of the south coast and London easy to reach by car. For fans of the British seaside, Brighton, Lewes and Worthing are a comfortable drive away and for those who enjoy jetting off to warmer climes, Gatwick and Heathrow airports are also within easy reach. Steve and June have made new friends too – not only at Durrants Village but also through their church, which has given them a new social life and one which is close by. “We would highly recommend Durrants Village for anybody who is looking to downsize and enjoy a good lifestyle. Taking that first step is often the most difficult and we would strongly advise not putting it off for years and years. We have seen too many people who have left it too late and then it becomes stressful and overwhelming. We are so glad we moved when we did.”
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Steve and June Bradley: “We would highly recommend Durrants Village for anybody who is looking to downsize and enjoy a good lifestyle.”
Clubhouse grand opening Why not come and to join us for a champagne reception to mark the official opening of the stunning new durrants Village clubhouse on saturday 11th and sunday 12th July between 11.00am and 3.00pm. Take a tour of the clubhouse, enjoy our jazz band or why not join in with some ballroom dancing or a game of snooker. The stunning clubhouse will showcase a superb range of country club style facilities including fitness centre, pool, library, medical centre, games room, meeting room, bar and restaurant, all designed to make it easier for residents to stay active, socialise and relax. The first and second floors of the clubhouse will also offer a selection of exclusive twobedroom apartments, with all the facilities of the clubhouse right on the doorstep.
Look out for our celebrity guest TV property presenter nicki Chapman, who has hosted a wide range of programmes including escape to the Country will be joining us to open the event on saturday 11th July between 11.00am - 3.00pm.
For more information call 01293 851935 or visit www.durrantsvillage.co.uk
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