Retirement properties in Essex | Should I downsize?
If you are approaching, or you are already enjoying retirement, you may be asking yourself the question, should I downsize? Planning for retirement is an essential step in life and whether or not to sell your existing home and look at perhaps retirement properties in Essex, or a retirement bungalow, is something you might want to consider. However, we know this is not an easy decision, and one that requires a lot of thought.
This month in Your Retirement Questions Answered, Ian Holloway, Project Director, at Burnham Waters addresses the question: Should I downsize?
Ian explores some of the advantages of downsizing and looks at how taking the decision to downsize could impact on your day to day living.
Should I downsize?
Before or upon retirement, the option to downsize your property often comes into consideration. There is a great selection of retirement properties in Essex - including our very own retirement community at Burnham Waters. It’s important, however, that you carefully research what you’re after regarding retirement complexes. There is a stark difference between traditional retirement houses and an integrated retirement community.
The retirement village at Burnham Waters offers luxury bungalows, complete with easily accessible amenities to use at your pleasure, creating a vibrant community for the over 55s.
What to consider when downsizing
Spatial impact
Your family home will always hold a special place in your heart, but perhaps you think that now, you’ve got a little more space than you need. A spacious abode can be a luxury; however, it’s essential to consider the financial aspect of a large house and the possible effect on your wellbeing.
Maintaining the entirety of a large home can be time-consuming, expensive, and even exhausting. Retirement properties in Essex, such as those at Burnham Waters, offer an opportunity to embrace a low-maintenance, community-based lifestyle as you get older.
If you’re downsizing, it’s also likely that your monthly bills will be less. You won’t be paying to heat rooms that you don’t use, and your council tax may decrease too. Our bungalows are built to heat efficiently, utilising heat pumps and underfloor heating for ultimate convenience.
Downsizing to a single level home eliminates the concern of stairs, so you’ll never have to worry; ease of access to your property is already accounted for. Our retirement bungalows have been expertly crafted to accommodate every need and eventuality of our community aged 55+.
Choosing to live in a multi-functional retirement village ensures that you get all the benefits of low maintenance living and access to a wealth of on-site amenities. So, whilst your living space may be different to your previous home, you get the benefit of access to a whole retirement complex, and the many facilities that it has to offer.
At Burnham Waters, we will offer our residents access to a host of on-site leisure facilities. Explore our leisure facilities at Burnham Waters here.
Low maintenance lifestyle
As we retire, a low-maintenance lifestyle is often what we aspire to. There is certainly comfort in knowing that years of hard work have paid off and now is the time to enjoy life, stress-free. If a sense of ease and tranquillity is what you desire, retirement properties in Essex could be the perfect remedy, as you approach older age.
Downsizing, or moving to a single floor home means a lot less maintenance overall. Perhaps you have had a change in circumstances which means a helping hand is needed? From gardening, to housekeeping, fully qualified carers and an onsite doctor’s surgery, at Burnham Waters, we will be able to offer the option of around the clock support, should you need it.
You can rest assured that everything will be taken care of, so that you are comfortable and content in your forever home. We even plan to offer a mini-bus service into Burnham-on-Crouch town, so that you can enjoy all the local area has to offer, without the need for a car!
Cost-effectiveness, convenience and community
At Burnham Waters, our vision is that residents will lead an independent, active and social lifestyle after retirement, aided by rich amenities and friendships within their community. If you have chosen to downsize and are looking for retirement properties in Essex, at Burnham Waters, our bungalows have been designed to accommodate your every need. In addition, you gain a whole community, with all amenities and facilities conveniently located a stone’s throw away from your front door.
Echoing the majority aspiration to live a low-maintenance lifestyle after retirement, we want to eliminate any stress from your day-to-day living. In essence, the community is a one-stop hub - everything you need can be found within the village.
From cafes and restaurants to fitness classes, there will always something to get involved in and plenty of opportunities to make all important connections. Additionally, there are beautiful scenic walking routes integrated within the onsite countryside. We cater for a range of different ages to support many different lifestyles and preferences. If you’re looking for a vibrant community after selling your home, this could be your perfect match.
Get in touch with the Burnham Waters team
We hope that we have given you a few things to think about, if you have been asking yourself the question, should I downsize?
Perhaps you’re thinking of downsizing your home as you start your retirement journey or simply want to enjoy the safe and stress-free lifestyle that could come with a move to retirement properties in Essex such as Burnham Waters. We understand how important it is to get this next step right for an easy transition.
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. 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!
