Retirement apartments to buy in Essex: The benefits of independent living
Are you looking for retirement apartments to buy in Essex? Maybe you’re wondering what your retirement options are and need to find more information before you make any decisions? Let the Burnham Waters team put your mind at ease.
We have a range of one, two and three-bedroom bungalows available, with a host of lifestyle facilities on offer - all set within a thriving and welcoming new community.
At Burnham Waters, it is our vision is that residents will lead an independent, active and social lifestyle after retirement, aided by the rich amenities and friendships within their community. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of independent living within a community upon retirement.
Care and consistency
Life doesn’t come to a halt as we get older. In fact, upon retirement, life can often take an exciting turn, allowing you to indulge in the things you truly love or have always wanted to do. That being said, as we age, circumstances change and so do our priorities. Luxury retirement villages can help to accommodate every eventuality for a vast range of abilities. Whether this is housekeeping, gardening, general maintenance or health and wellbeing care.
Often, the low maintenance lifestyle is something that retirees are looking for. Choosing to live independently within a retirement village instantly eliminates those menial home maintenance tasks, so residents can focus on their aspirations and enjoy retirement life within a close-knit community.
Additionally, at Burnham Waters, our care providers can assist residents with general activities of daily living (ADLs), so that they can live life to the fullest and choose as much or as little independence as they would like. We will also have an on-site medical centre, so you and your loved ones can rest assured that there is always someone on call to help you should you need medical assistance.
Social and active lifestyle
Independent living allows, you guessed it, independence, but with the added reassurance of someone to talk to, or an activity to get involved in at any time!
We understand how important a healthy lifestyle at any age is. Of course, with age comes a few natural limitations, but it’s important to stay active day to day, where possible. Keeping fit is important for our overall health and can help to improve conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. For more information on the fitness opportunities and other group activities that will be available as part of an active lifestyle at Burnham Waters, head over to our lifestyle page. We have ensured there is something for everyone, of any ability.
With an active way of life comes a social lifestyle! One of the most important factors of luxury retirement villages, is the social element on offer. Loneliness is often a big concern for those who are looking for a new retirement option. We have worked hard to create a multi-functional village, where power of community and connection is at the very heart. With plans for everything from fitness classes, to book clubs, coffee mornings and walking groups, if you’re looking for independent retirement living with a vibrant community base, this is your perfect match. There will always be something to get involved in and plenty of opportunities within walking distance to make those all-important connections.
Ease of access
Alongside the convenience of the bungalows and on-site amenities themselves, transportation services are yet another benefit of independent living within a retirement community. Driving can quickly become unsafe for seniors; yet the worry of diminished independence is often cause for concern amongst older residents. Having the reassurance of a regular transportation facility eliminates the anxiety of potential isolation. Additionally, for those residents after that low maintenance lifestyle, it means MOTs, car washes and oil changes become chores of the past!
Our retirement village in Essex will offer a regular mini-bus service into the quaint town of Burnham-on-Crouch. This way, residents can easily get out and about and enjoy all the local area has to offer.
Security
One of the key benefits of independent living villages is the safety and security on site. If you live alone, it always offers peace of mind to know that there is keeping a watchful eye available, or on hand to help. At Burnham Waters, we have ensured that each property will be fitted with alert systems and video doorbells to maintain security. In order to enhance that safe, community feel, a security office and on-site security will remain on-site 24/7. You can always lock up and leave, knowing that your property is safe!
If you want some additional peace of mind, residents have the option of installing the new Nobi Smart Lamps within their new homes here. Nobi’s innovative, AI-powered smart lamp, can detect and help to prevents falls in older adults within the home.Should a resident of Burnham Waters fall in their home, the intelligent lamp will detect this immediately and speak to the resident, asking if they are okay. In the event of no response or a call for help, the intelligent lamp is pre-programmed to alert their caregivers. You can find out more about the Nobi Smart Lamp here.
What is a lock up and leave property?
This is a term that has gained recent popularity in the US. A ‘lock up and leave’ is a home, or personal base, that is secure enough to lock up and leave whilst you go abroad or away for a long period(s) of time. Retirement brings with it many advantages, one of which being the ability to travel and to take part in enjoyable activities whenever you wish!
Independent living within retirement villages with bungalows, for example, ensure security like no other. Standard homeowners on a residential road may feel that leaving their remote property unattended for significant periods of time is risky. Having a property within a community full of likeminded neighbours and on-site security means that your property is more likely to be safe and looked after in your absence. Nothing to worry about, just the stress-free simplicity that should follow the retirement lifestyle!
Get in touch
Are you interested in retirement apartments to buy in Essex? Would you consider one of our brand new one, two or three-bedroom bungalows? Why not pay us a visit. Our marketing suite is open. Simply call our sales team on 01621 861559 to arrange an appointment. If you’d like to receive more information about our retirement homes in Essex, send us an email at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk, or complete our enquiry form for a little more information.
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