Enjoy a warmer winter at St Georges’ Park
Instead of sitting at home alone this winter worrying about energy bills and how to stay warm, purchasers aged over 60 could be enjoying a cosy, exciting new way of life at St Georges’ Park in Ditchling, East Sussex.
Industry regulator Ofgem estimates that the average annual duel fuel bill by November 2011 will be £1,345. At St Georges’ Park the total annual cost is approximately £810*.
Amongst the 1% of the nation’s homes that achieve a ‘B’ rating for energy efficiency, people who move from an old home to a new property at St Georges Park could find they actually save money on fuel bills. New homes are said to be 40% more energy efficient than homes that are just 10 years old and 70% more economical than properties built before 1991.
The design of the 235 one and two bedroom apartments in clusters reduces the amount of wasted air circulation, which helps maximise energy efficiency, reduce energy bills and keep the properties warm. This is helped by the use of large high performance double glazed windows and the highly insulated building fabric. Each property also has an individual energy efficient gas boiler.
Philip Smith, Sales and Marketing Director of St Georges’ Park comments: “At this time of year many people start thinking about the cost of heating their home during the winter months. At St Georges’ Park new purchasers could find their energy bills are reduced while their homes are snug and warm. Generally residents say that their bills are low especially those in the south facing apartments. I believe there are some people who have never put their full central heating on since they moved in a couple of years ago!”
Philip continues: “The additional benefit is the warm community that has become established at the retirement village. If people choose, they can enjoy this winter making new friends and taking part in the vast array of social and leisure facilities, clubs and events that are easily available at St Georges’ Park.”
Set in 250 acres of parkland and landscaped grounds, St Georges’ Park has been developed by the St Augustine Order to provide a retirement village which caters for residents’ every need. In Maes Court, the main community building at the heart of the village, there is a café and restaurant, hairdressers, library, convenience store, games room, a therapy suite and a gym.
The active Resident’s Association organises a packed timetable including table tennis, snooker, line dancing, short tennis, croquet and short mat bowls. The original concert hall also makes an ideal place for special occasions, communal gatherings and other events including plays, guest speakers, film nights or concerts.
For people who enjoy the great outdoors whatever the weather, there is a network of footpaths around the landscaped grounds where they can take a relaxing stroll. There is also a bowling green, croquet lawn, lakes for fishing and even an allotment club. If that wasn’t enough to keep the most active busy, a swimming pool and spa and tennis courts will be made available in future phases of the development.
Each of the 235 two bedroom properties combine the best in traditional and contemporary style complete with limestone fireplaces, oak veneered doors and integrated appliances. Offering excellent security, the CCTV monitoring system offers peace of mind.
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 Georges Park start at £345,000 for a two bedroom apartment. For further information, visit stgeorgespark.co.uk.
*Based on eon’s One Line Saver 10 tarfiff.
