Over 55s community in Essex: why visit the show home at Burnham Waters?
If you have been looking for an over 55s community in Essex, then you might have already come across us here at Burnham Waters!
Our over 55s community in Essex is set to deliver a beautiful collection of new retirement bungalows, all finished to the highest standard and all with a host of energy saving features, included as standard. In addition to our stunning bungalows, the wider development will deliver a wealth of amenities and health facilities, all aimed at encouraging an active and enjoyable social lifestyle and set in a thriving village community.
With many of the homes in our first phase at Burnham Waters already reserved, and our first customers due to move into their new bungalows this March, now could be the ideal time to book an appointment and to come and view our show home.
So…why visit the show home in our over 55s community in Essex?
If you are wondering what the benefits are of visiting a show home and you are not sure it’s worth taking the time, then let us try to convince you otherwise!
Whether you have your property up for sale and you are actively in the market for a new home or you have just started thinking about a future move, our doors are open. Why not book a no obligation appointment to view our show home and explore our new over 55s community in Essex.
The show home will give you a really good feel for what our homes have to offer and the high standard of finish you can expect here at Burnham Waters.
First impressions
Visiting the show home in a new development can give you a really good indication of the builder’s integrity and standards. Even if it is still a building site, you can lean a lot from first impressions. Is the site tidy, organised and well presented? Is the development signage clear, up to date and visually appealing? Even before you have entered the show home, you will be able to get a feel for the developer, the development itself, and what to expect from the homes on offer.
At Burnham Waters, our whole team – from those on site to those in the sales team are committed to maintaining high standards and always delivering an exceptional level of service.
Get a feel for what it would be like to live in the homes
The show home provides you with an excellent opportunity to get a feel for what the community has to offer. It’s a great way to explore the layout of the homes available. It enables you to start picturing yourself in the home and thinking about how you would live in the property on a day-to-day basis. Where would your furniture go? How would you use the space? Is there enough room for friends/family to visit? Is this a home you could see yourself living in?
Most show homes have been dressed by an interior designer. They are experts at space planning, coming up with clever ideas to maximse the space available and to create areas/zones within the home for different hobbies or uses. They also have a great eye and often incorporate some beautiful pieces of furniture, that you might not find just browsing the high street. So it can be great for some ideas and inspiration. There are usually plenty of photos on a developer’s website, but if you see a piece of furniture or there is an idea you really like, take a photo so you can try to find it/replicate it yourself!
Explore the fixtures and fittings
One of the big advantages of visiting a show home is that it provides you with an opportunity to touch and see the fixtures and fittings, which would be included within your new home. This enables you to get a feel for the quality and the standard of finish you can expect – from flooring and kitchen units to bathroom suites, windows and ironmongery. It is important to check with the sales team what items are included as standard, so that you have a proper understanding of what would be delivered in your home. Most developers will usually have a specification list you can take – often this is included in the brochure. At Burnham Waters, you can download our development brochure to explore details on the specification provided throughout our over 55s community in Essex.
You may also be able to get recommendations for local companies/suppliers. If you see something within the show home that isn’t included as standard – such as window dressings or particular items of furniture, the sales team can often put you in touch with the local firm or supplier, so that you can source these yourself.
A personalised tour – time to get nosey
When you book to view a development show home, you will get a personalised tour from a member of the sales team. This is the perfect time to be a bit nosey (!) and to ask any questions you may have about the development, the homes on offer and the recent purchasers. You can find out a bit more about what homes have already been reserved. What has attracted other buyers to the development? Are most of the buyers a similar age to yourself? Are most downsizing from the local area? Ask away!
Get a feel for the wider community
Whether you are already living in the area or moving from further afield, by visiting the show home and the development site, you can get a real feel for the local community. You can view the development site plan to get a good understanding of where your potential new home will be situated within the development and how it will sit among any other amenities on offer, as well as its proximity to the closest town or village. At Burnham Waters, a visit to our show home will enable you to get a good feel for the extensive range of leisure facilities and amenities on offer here, as part of our over 55s community in Essex, as well as give you a sense of how close you are to the town centre.
Book an appointment to view!
We would love to take you on a tour around our show home at Burnham Waters, our new over 55s community in Essex. We believe that our retirement homes in Burnham offer so much more than just a new home and we would welcome the opportunity to talk you through all that is on offer here. Why not book an appointment to view.
Our show home is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 3pm. Get in touch to book your appointment today.
Call us: 01621 861559
Email us: info@burnhamwaters.co.uk
