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A vibrant and caring community for the over 55's.

A vibrant and caring community for the over 55's.

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25th July 2025

Housing for the over 55s | Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

If you are seeking housing for the over 55s in or around Essex, then look no further than Burnham Waters! Situated in the riverside town of Burnham-on-Crouch, our new lifestyle retirement village has a variety of one, two and three-bedroom bungalows for sale – all designed for those aged 55 and over.  

In addition to our collection of new retirement bungalows, designed specifically for the over 55s, the development will also include a host of onsite amenities and leisure facilities – creating a thriving new community in its own right, while still remaining within easy reach of the town and all that it has to offer.

The homes here have already been proving popular among buyers seeking housing for the over 55s. With the first residents now moved in a settled into their new homes, a sense of community is already building here.

“Everyone we’ve met here feels the same way — we’ve all made a conscious decision to be part of something. It’s a friendly, active community, and we’re really looking forward to summer barbecues, walks, and more shared time with our new neighbours and friends.” Current resident at Burnham Waters

 

Housing for the over 55s: Two new house types launching

 

This month, we are very excited to share that we have just added two new house types to our portfolio of retirement bungalows.  

The Roding and The Lea are two new, one-bedroom retirement bungalows, which will be released for sale soon. Continuing with our current theme, both homes take their names from local rivers and add to our already impressive portfolio of new retirement bungalows for the over 55s at Burnham Waters.

Both properties benefit from a spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/living space, as well as a beautifully appointed bedroom with ensuite. Both include a separate WC plus a large store room – which offers a fantastic, flexible new space, which could also be used as an office area, a hobby space, or even a make-shift bedroom if the grandchildren were coming to stay.

 

More about The Roding: One-bedroom retirement bungalow

 

The Roding delivers 947sqft of thoughtfully planned living space. The property features a generous living/dining area with a striking floor-to-ceiling picture window, a beautifully proportioned bedroom with en-suite, and a well-appointed bathroom.

The home also includes an oversized store room, which benefits from two windows, which flood the room with natural light. This has been designed as a versatile space, which you can use however best suits your lifestyle – whether it becomes your home office, a library/reading room, or hobby room.

 

More about The Lea: One-bedroom retirement bungalow

 

The Lea is generously proportioned, offering 1,022sq ft of living space. The open plan kitchen, living, and dining area is a welcoming, open space. Its full-height feature window fills the living area with natural light and offers picturesque views over the landscaped gardens at Burnham Waters.  

In addition to the well-proportioned bedroom and en-suite, there is also a separate WC, highly convenient for when you have friends or family over. What’s more, this one-bedroom property also benefits from  oversized store room —with window. This offers you an adaptable space ideal for a home office, library, or perhaps even a grandchild’s bedroom.

You can explore both The Roding and The Lea on our website.

 

What does our housing for over 55s at Burnham Waters have to offer?

 

Burnham Waters in Essex has been thoughtfully designed for those aged 55 and over. It comprises a collection of one, two and three-bedroom detected retirement bungalows, all set within a thriving new community.  

All of the new bungalows at Burnham Waters benefit from the development’s signature, floor to ceiling picture window in the main living area. These windows draw in the natural light and offer views across the beautifully landscaped gardens. A high specification can be found throughout all of the homes for over 55s, from the high-quality fixtures, fittings, and appliances to the luxury carpets in the bedrooms and the beautiful, hardwearing oak or chestnut effect vinyl plank flooring to the main living areas.

Each of the new bungalows at Burnham Waters benefits from its own private patio/terrace, while the wider grounds are maintained as part of the estate. This allows residents to benefit from the open space, without the burden of maintenance.

All of the homes incorporate a series of measures to enable residents to reduce their energy consumption – and their fuel bills too! All homes are provided with  and electric car charging point and Air Source Heat Pumps are included within all bungalows.

 

Onsite amenities for the over 55s at Burnham Waters  

 

Burnham Waters offers state-of-the-art new homes, alongside a host of onsite amenities and leisure facilities. Included within plans for our new community you will find a parade of shops – offering residents ease of access to a host of local amenities, which we hope will include a bakery, fish & chip shop, beautician, café/restaurant & grocery store.

You will also find an extensive range of onsite leisure facilities and activities accessible to each and every resident. Planned facilities at Burnham Waters include a swimming pool, tennis court, gym and fitness suite with organised classes, plus onsite allotments.

 

Come and view our new retirement residences for the over 55 in Essex

 

At Burnham Waters, our properties offer a taste of luxury, with easy access to a diverse range of amenities and facilities, for ultimate convenience.  

We have a selection of one, two and three-bedroom retirement bungalows for sale in Essex – with the first homes now ready to move in to. Explore our new collection of bungalows at Burnham Waters here.

If you’d like to receive more information about Burnham Waters, or enquire about reserving a property, our friendly team are on hand to help you.

Our sales suite is open daily, 10am – 3pm and we have show homes available to view.

Simply send us an email at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk or get in touch with our sales team on 01621 861559. You can also fill out our contact form for a downloadable brochure. We look forward to hearing from you!

Feedback

Walking into this bungalow felt like opening a new chapter. Everything was just right - modern, accessible and well thought out. It's been a revelation.

Diane

We really like Burnham and the surrounding area. We’ve never lived near the water before, so we enjoy spending time walking along the quay.

Carol & David

I don’t see it as a retirement village—more like a new community with different people and personalities coming together. I don’t look around and think everyone here is elderly or slowing down.

Graeme

I love it here. It’s the people who make the place, and each person brings something unique to the community.

Lisa

We're excited to see the development grow - not just in size, but in spirit. For us, this is home. And it's the right one.

Brian

Our new home has enhanced our lifestyle enormously. When we first walked into our new home...we felt a great sense of relief - we felt that were embarking on a new life together. We are looking forward to a community atmosphere building here and to be able to head out to the onsite shops, as well as the gym and other facilities. I don’t believe that there is another development anywhere that is capable of meeting the same standards as Burnham Waters.

Mr and Mrs Moon

The team have been so patient and understanding with my elderly parents. Although we haven’t been through a purchase yet we are hoping that will come. Nathan and his team have been accommodating, kind and very knowledgable throughout our dealings with them so far. Highly recommend.

Christina Sheilds

Having been met by Nathan we followed him onto the estate and was introduced to Jamie. His truly inspirational concept for a community development have left us wanting to be part of it. Loved the bungalow and once inside we able to see for ourselves the high spec and generous size rooms. Every aspect appears to have been thought about carefully and we are looking forward to seeing the 3 bedroom show home.

Mrs Moss

The home exceeded expectations. My wife and I appreciate how generous you were with your time with us. It’s a great, well thought out and designed development for the over 55’s.

Mr & Mrs Francis

Completely blown away with the spaciousness of the layout of the estate and the beautifully presented bungalow. I can’t thank you enough for the all the advice and information the team at the bungalow gave coupled with the help and genuine understanding and help with our particular issues.

Mr & Mrs Allix

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