Life at St George's Park not so retiring
Table tennis, snooker, line dancing, short tennis, croquet and short mat bowls are among many activities enjoyed by the residents of St George’s Park, you would be forgiven in thinking it is a social club. In fact, the development is a visionary retirement community in Ditchling, East Sussex.
The country estate, owned by the Augustinian Order, is taking a fresh view on enjoying retirement by providing a whole host of facilities to accompany the 235 apartments being built. As well as a range of activities, organised by the Resident’s Association, there is a gymnasium, restaurant, convenience shop, cafe/bar, hairdressers, games room, library and 24 hour concierge. A swimming pool and spa, bowling green and tennis court will also be available in future phases of the development.
Philip Smith, sales and marketing director at St George’s Park comments: “Set in 250 acres of rolling lawns, resplendent landscaped gardens and extensive farmland located just north of the South Downs, in just over three years St. George’s Park has become a thriving community of almost 180people.”
The apartments combine the best of traditional and contemporary style, with limestone fireplaces, oak-veneered doors, integrated full-height fridge-freezers, washer/driers, dishwashers, contemporary sanitary ware, quality chrome fittings and wireless broadband.
The hub of the village is provided by its own highly specified and well used community centre, Máes Court, named after the Order’s founder Cannon Máes. The ground floor includes a large range of amenities for residents including a café/bar and restaurant.
The first floor offers a range of services including a library with broadband internet, a games room plus a multi-purpose function room ideal for meetings, clubs or as an exercising room. The treatment room provides excellent amenities for visiting therapists and there is even a hairdressing salon on site.
Outside, there is a boules pitch and tennis court scheduled in one of the future phases. There is also a well stocked lake where residents can while away their time fishing.
The original concert hall, with its ornate ceiling, is available to residents and makes an ideal place for special occasions, communal gatherings or events such as plays, guest speakers, film nights or concerts.
Brighton and Hove which is only 12 miles away has a cosmopolitan and vibrant energy which combined with gracious 18th century architecture and interesting curiosity shops make it a fascinating place for you to visit. Café bars, bijou restaurants, theatres, shows, cinemas, arts festivals plus a marina make this a wonderful place to have virtually on your doorstep.
St George’s Park is within 3 miles of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, both of which offer good local shopping including major supermarkets, and excellent Rail links to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and London Victoria.
Prices for currently available properties at St George’s Park start at £345,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. For further information, visit: stgeorgespark.co.uk
