Retirement village living near Southend-on-Sea

Why make the move?

More freedom and less upkeep and a home designed around the way you want to live.

If you're living in Southend-on-Sea and thinking about your new chapter, making the move doesn't have to mean leaving behind the things you love. Burnham Waters offers you the opportunity to leave demands of a larger property behind, enjoying a spacious, modern home and a simpler way of life.

With thoughtfully designed bungalows, low-maintenance gardens and a welcoming over 55s community, you can enjoy the freedom of home ownership and spend less time looking after your home!

• Less time on home maintenance Low-maintenance homes and gardens mean less time looking after your property and more time enjoying your retirement.
• Downsize without downsizing your lifestyle Choose from spacious one, two and three-bedroom bungalows, giving you the flexibility to find the home that suits the way you want to live.
• A home designed for easy living Our thoughtfully designed, energy efficient bungalows offer modern comfort and light-filled interiors, with everything you need on one level.
• Independence, with a community around you Enjoy the privacy and independence of your own home while becoming part of a growing community exclusively for the over 55s.

A home that gives you more freedom

Downsize the upkeep, not the things you love about having a beautiful home!

At Burnham Waters, you don't have to sacrifice space or comfort to make life easier. Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed one, two and three-bedroom bungalows, specifically for modern over 55s living.

With bright interiors, step-free access, private gardens and parking, each home has been designed to be comfortable, practical and easy to live in. Energy efficient construction and thoughtfully chosen fixtures and fittings also mean that their new home has been designed with modern living in mind, with a choice of finishes allowing them to make it feel like their own.

A lifestyle that gives you more time

Enjoy more freedom to spend your days the way you want.

One of the greatest benefits of making the move to Burnham Waters, is the more time they can enjoy everyday life! With their home and wider grounds designed to be easier to look after, they can spend less time worrying about their home and more time walking, meeting their neighbours, enjoying the surroundings or simply relaxing at home.

Our community has been thoughtfully arranged around landscaped green spaces and wide, tree-lined pathways, creating a peaceful environment where it's easy to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Regular activities and events also provide an opportunity to meet people and make new connections as the community grows.

• Space to enjoy the outdoors Walk, relax and enjoy the open surroundings, with landscaped green spaces and wide, tree lined pathways running throughout the development.
• A community around you Regular activities and events create opportunities for you to meet your new neighbours and become part of the Burnham Waters community.
• Peaceful, neighbourly living Homes are arranged in smaller clusters around landscaped areas, creating a calm setting that gives both a community and private space.
• More to look forward to As Burnham Waters develops , further leisure, social and everyday amenities are planned to add even more choice and convenience for residents.

A change of pace, without losing what matters

Enjoy the calm of the countryside, while staying connected to the places and people that matter.

Set on the edge of Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham Waters offers them a peaceful countryside setting, with the River Crouch, open green spaces and local walking routes close by. It's a chance to enjoy a slower pace of life, while still having shops, cafés, leisure and local services within easy reach.

Burnham-on-Crouch itself is a welcoming riverside town with an independent character, traditional shops, cafés and local services, while the waterfront provides opportunity to enjoy riverside walks and views across the estuary. For days out and wider choice of shopping and leisure, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford are all within easy reach.

So, if you are thinking of a move from Southend-on-Sea, you won't be leaving everything familiar behind, but choosing a different setting and more peaceful way of life, while still being connected to the wider Essex area.

Independent living, with reassurance when you need it

Enjoy the freedom of your own home, with thoughtful support designed around independent living.

Burnham Waters is a private residential village for independent living, not a care home or assisted-living scheme. You'll have your own freehold home and the freedom to live life at your own pace, with an on-site warden and supportive team providing added reassurance.

Homes are also designed with practical features that can make everyday living easier, including professionally installed intruder alarms and smart door locks with video intercoms. If you'd like additional reassurance in the future, the optional Nobi smart lamp can be added to your home either when you move in or at a later date.

Could burnham Waters be your next chapter?

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

If you're considering a move from Southend-on-Sea and want to see whether a simpler, more enjoyable way of living could be right for you, come and discover Burnham Waters for yourself.

Explore our one, two and three-bedroom bungalows, walk through the development and experience the peaceful countryside setting of Burnham-on-Crouch. Our friendly team will be happy to answer your questions about the homes, community and making your move.

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.