New Homes Week 2025 | The benefits of retirement communities in Essex
This week at Burnham Waters, we are celebrating New Homes Week 2025. This year's theme is 'community' and is focused on the investment new build developments can bring to local areas and the strong sense of community that is often established on new developments. So…we thought it was the opportune time to discuss what are the benefits of retirement communities in Essex?
This month Burnham Waters Project Director Ian Holloway commences a new regular feature within our news pages: Your Retirement Questions Answered. This week he will be exploring ‘what are the benefits of retirement communities’?
This is a question that is asked by many of our future residents at Burnham Waters, and their families too, as they navigate the many housing options available to retirees.
It’s true that making the decision to move to a retirement property certainly shouldn’t be taken lightly. There is a lot to be considered when it comes to such a life-changing opportunity. As each individual begins their retirement journey, family members often worry about isolation and loneliness, with long-tern happiness and safety becoming the main priorities.
If you have been wondering what are the benefits of retirement communities, I believe that there are many!
Retirement communities in Essex, such as Burnham Waters, can provide the solution to a comfortable, fulfilled and integrated lifestyle for the over 55s.
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 zones. There is a lot that you might not realise about retirement communities such as ours, so in this week’s blog, I wanted to provide an insight into some of the many benefits of new retirement villages.
Safety and security
Retirement communities are renowned for their safety and security on site. In instances where the resident lives alone, it always offers peace of mind to know that there is someone on hand to help. Retirement communities offer alert systems in each property to maintain safety. At Burnham Waters, to enhance that safe, community feel, we will have a security office on-site. We will also be able to offer on-site health care via a private doctor’s surgery.
Personal care
As we get older, our circumstances and priorities begin to change. These are different for every person, so it’s important that retirement communities in Essex such as ours cater for a vast range of abilities. For those residents seeking additional support, we can offer in-home care packages, through our chosen provider. Residents and family members can rest assured, knowing there are always helping hands available and on call.
Supports an active lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is important at any age. As we get older, keeping fit can become a little more difficult. Exercising day to day is important for our overall health and to improve conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. Retirement communities in Essex often offer group fitness opportunities and other activities that can be enjoyed as part of an active lifestyle. At Burnham Waters, we have ensured there is something for everyone, of any ability.
Our facilities for an active and social lifestyle will comprise of:
- Fitness Classes
- Gym
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Allotments
- Routes and nature trails for walking and cycling, including a scenic lake
Explore all of our lifestyle facilities here.
With tranquillity at the heart of the Burnham Waters community, our peaceful countryside haven is ideal for simply enjoying the outdoors, with wide-open spaces, walking paths and nature all easily accessible from wherever you are in the village.
Encourages socialisation
One of the most important factors of retirement communities in Essex is the social element offered. Loneliness is often a big concern for potential residents and their families. At Burnham Waters, our vision has always been to create an innovative and multi-functional village that thrives on the power of community.
We cater for a range of different ages, which means there will always be something to get involved in and plenty of opportunities to make all important connections. Before making the switch, residents can look forward to a lively, yet optional, social agenda. From fitness classes, to book clubs, coffee mornings and walking groups, if you’re looking for a vibrant community after retirement, this is your perfect match.
Accessible amenities and transportation services
The difference between standard retirement homes and retirement communities in Essex is that they come integrated with accessible amenities for residents to use. At Burnham Waters, our integrated community will have access to a wealth of facilities to enjoy.
Amenities will all be within walking distance from our luxury bungalows. To encourage local shopping and extend the community hub, local residents from the wider Burnham-on-Crouch will have access to these amenities too. These are expected to include:
- Bakers
- Fish and Chip shop
- Cafés and Restaurants
- Grocery shops
Explore our range of on-site amenities here.
Transportation services
Transportation services are yet another benefit of retirement community living. 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 lack of independence and potential isolation. Additionally, for those residents wanting the low maintenance lifestyle, it means those MOT’s, car washes and oil changes become chores of the past!
Burnham Waters Essex will offer a regular mini-bus service into the quaint Burnham-on-Crouch, so residents can easily get out and about and enjoy all the local area has to offer.
At Burnham Waters, we provide all of our residents with a Travel Information Pack that includes travel credits for new residents and useful information on local public transport services, sustainable transport options, and more.
New Homes Week 2025
New Homes Week is an annual celebration of new build homes. Launched by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) in 2005, the awareness-raising campaign provides a platform for the industry to come together and to highlight the many benefits of new builds.
I hope that this blog post has given you an insight into what life at Burham Waters can offer, the thriving community we are building and the many benefits and facilities that will be on offer for our residents. A new lifestyle and a new chapter awaits!
Get in touch with Burnham Waters
At Burnham Waters, we understand that life doesn’t just come to a halt as we get older and we’re breaking the stigma surrounding retirement homes. Our innovative and attentive retirement community design is being constructed to comprehensively cater to the lifestyle and aspirations of the diverse over 55s category.
If you’d like to receive more information about the project, or enquire about reserving a property, our friendly team are on hand to help you. Our Sales and Marketing Suite is open daily, 10am – 3pm and we have show homes available to view.
Send us an email at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk, or get in touch with our sales team on 01621 861559. We look forward to hearing from you!
