Retirement village living near Brentwood

When you want home life to feel easier

Keep the community feel you love, while choosing a home that's designed around the way you want to live now.

If you've lived in and around Brentwood, perhaps in one of the surrounding villages such as Ingatestone, Fryerning, Mountnessing or South Weald, you'll know how much you value a strong sense of place. Moving to Burnham Waters offers a similar, but different opportunity: a friendly community where you can enjoy living in your own home, with less to maintain.

Instead of taking on another traditional property with years of upkeep ahead of you, you can choose a modern bungalow designed for easier living, surrounded by green space and a community of like-minded over 55s.

• Less to look after With less time spent looking after your own home, you'll have more time to go exploring, socialise, travel or simply kick back and relax.
• Room for the life you enjoy One, two and three-bedroom bungalows give you comfortable space for relaxing, hobbies, family and friends.
• Village living with a difference Enjoy the familiarity of a welcoming neighbourhood, with landscaped surroundings and your own private home and garden.
• More time to enjoy Essex With less time spent on home maintenance, there's more freedom to explore, socialise, travel or simply enjoy slower days.

A modern bungalow for the years ahead

Thoughtfully designed around comfort, space and the freedom to make your home your own.

Burnham Waters offers five bungalow styles across one, two and three bedrooms, providing the flexibility for you to choose the size and layout that suits you. Whether you'd prefer a more manageable one-bedroomed home, or you'd like the added space for family, friends and hobbies, each home has been designed as a real home, rather than compromise.

Floor to ceiling picture windows flood the main living rooms with natural light, while step-free access, private gardens, parking and energy-efficient construction facilitate comfortable everyday living. Thoughtfully chosen fittings and finishes are included as standard, with an option to personalise and add value.

The village feel, without the village upkeep

Enjoy the sense of community and space you know and love, with a home designed for everyday life to be easier.

Burnham Waters has been carefully planned to create the feel of a settled, friendly community. Homeowners live in smaller clusters, interspersed with landscaped green spaces, whilst broad tree-lined pathways provide natural meeting places and encourage you to meet your neighbours.

It is a lifestyle that offers choice, as you can enjoy the convenience of a community feel, or alternatively join in with local events and activities, or enjoy the space and privacy of your own home and private garden. As the community grows, further leisure and social facilities will also be delivered for the residents' continued enjoyment.

• A neighbourhood to belong to Smaller residential clusters and shared green spaces create opportunities to get to know the people around you.
• Green space all around Wide, tree-lined pathways and landscaped areas make it easy to enjoy a walk, fresh air and the outdoors.
• Join in or take it easy Regular activities and events offer ways to meet people, while your own home gives you plenty of privacy when you want it.
• A community still growing Further leisure and social spaces are planned as Burnham Waters develops, adding even more opportunities to meet and unwind.

From Brentwood villages to riverside Essex

If you love the character of places like Ingatestone, Fryerning or South Weald, Burnham-on-Crouch offers a different kind of village lifestyle to discover.

Burnham-on-Crouch has independent charm. The village has a traditional High Street, with local shops, cafes and services, but also offers the waterfront and River Crouch as additional attractions. It offers the space of the countryside, with the sky and riverside walks providing a real sense of open space.

However it is different to the villages around Brentwood, with a distinct local character, but with a similarly strong sense of local identity, independent shops and a more relaxed pace of life. Beyond Burnham are further retail and leisure opportunities in nearby Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford.

For someone thinking of relocating from Brentwood, it is an opportunity to enjoy all the village qualities you might seek, but in a different setting, framed by the River Crouch, the countryside and a community designed specifically for over 55s.

Independence that can grow with you

A home that's ready for the years ahead, without making you feel like you've given anything up.

Burnham Waters is designed for independent living, so you have your own freehold home and the freedom to live life on your terms. An on-site warden and supportive team provide added reassurance, while the homes themselves have been designed with changing needs in mind.

Features such as step-free access, level thresholds, wet room bathrooms, smart door locks, video intercoms and professionally installed security alarms are designed to make everyday living more straightforward. If you want additional reassurance in the future, the optional Nobi smart lamp can also be added when you move in or later on.

It is about making the right decision for you now, rather than waiting until you can no longer manage your own home. You can settle down and enjoy the comfort of a new home in the present, with the reassurance and options for the future.

Could Burnham-on-Crouch be your next village?

Come and experience the homes, community and riverside setting for yourself.

If you love the character and community of life around Brentwood but are ready for a home that's easier to manage, Burnham Waters could offer a refreshing change of scene without giving up the feeling of living somewhere with its own identity.

Explore our one, two and three-bedroom bungalows, walk through the development and discover Burnham-on-Crouch for yourself. Our friendly team can answer your questions about the homes, community and what making the move could look like for you.

There's no need to book ahead. Our Marketing Suite is open 7 days a week, from 10am to 3pm. If you'd prefer a dedicated tour, you can also get in touch with the team to arrange a visit.