Welcome to Retirement Living
Security, economy and convenience; when choosing a home for your retirement, these are probably your main priorities. But you do not want to give up your independence. Many retired people find that their present home no longer suits their needs. So you may be considering a move to a more compact and easily run home.
Wealden District Council is now an Erosh (Emerging Role Of Sheltered Housing) Code of Practice accredited organisation. This followed three days of independent assessment of the Council’s Retirement Living Service, which was awarded the maximum accreditation of ‘outstanding’. The Erosh Code of Practice enables service providers, such as the Council, to demonstrate the quality of their sheltered accommodation and services against nationally recognised standards. Please click on the links below to find out more about our outstanding buildings and services.
For a look inside our buildings and to hear what our staff and residents say, please click the links to our videos!
Wealden Retirement Living – Service Description
The purpose of Wealden Retirement Living is to provide residents with housing that includes on-site housing support, to enable them to live independently and in their own home for as long as possible.
In all Wealden Council owned and managed retirement living properties there is a 24-hour Lifeline link and a secure door entry system, as well as a court management service. The Court Manager is able to provide non-personal care and housing-related support. Residents requiring personal care or domestic support will need to either pay for this themselves, receive such assistance from family/friends, or be assessed by East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care for eligibility for assistance.
Applicants with care needs beyond the ability to be safely accommodated, or who exceed 14/15 hours of care per week, will be referred to East Sussex County Council for assessment for extra care housing or alternative appropriate housing.
Retirement living can be accessed by Wealden residents aged 60+. We can accept applications for people below this age if, for example, they have a physical disability and have been assessed as requiring both housing and support. Applicants for Wealden Retirement Living must be able to live independently with low/medium support.
Retirement Living is located across the district, in flats and a very a small number of bungalows. Each Wealden Retirement Living complex has a range of different facilities and most can offer:
- a lounge for social events
- art and crafts room and/or a library area
- hairdressing
- guest room
- laundry room with modern washing machines and driers; and
- communal gardens
- We welcome small pets in ground floor accommodation with certain stipulations
This service description is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
Properties for sale
We currently have the following properties for sale in our Retirement living courts, if you would like more sales information or have any queries on the scheme, please contact leasehold@wealden.gov.uk
- 2 x 1 bedroom bungalows in Buxted Court, Buxted
- 1 bedroom ground floor flat with outside access in
Buxted Court, Buxted - 1 bedroom ground floor flat in Buxted Court, Buxted
- 1 bedroom first floor flat in Buxted Court, Buxted
- 2 x 1 bedroom ground floor flats in Church Bailey Court, Westham
- 1 bedroom first-floor flat in Hampton House, Hailsham
Property Overview
View further details on the range of facilities available at each of our retirement properties by selecting the property name below.
Located in the picturesque setting of Buxted Village, near the market town of Uckfield.
Buxted Court has 40 one and two bedroom flats and 16 bungalows.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Large residents’ lounge, smaller meeting room, hairdressers salon, hobbies room, laundry room, guest room, lift, landscaped gardens and parking
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, regular meals and quizzes, language classes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Services
- Retirement Living manager and community alarm service
Located in the Village of Horam, adjacent to the Cuckoo Trail, excellent for delightful walks. Within easy bus rides of Eastbourne going South and Heathfield and Crowborough heading North.
Cherry Tree Court and Hillside Drive has 42 one and two bedroom flats and 14 bungalows.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Large residents’ lounge, hobbies room, hairdressing salon, adapted bathroom / shower room, laundry rooms, guest room, lift, landscaped gardens with barbecue area and parking
Located in the historic Village of Westham, with its shops and restaurants 2 minutes’ walk away. 1 minute’s walk from Westham train station, with a good local bus service, this complex benefits from beautiful landscaped gardens and a tranquil setting
Church Bailey Court has 40 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Ideally situated very close to the centre of Hailsham Town, with its shops and restaurants, and less than a minutes’ walk to the public library and a large park.
Hampton House has 36 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties with social club and many activities
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Ideally situated very close to the centre of Hailsham Town, with its shops and restaurants, and less than a minutes’ walk to the public library and a large park.
Maryan Court has 24 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Located 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Heathfield with its shops and restaurants. Close to the Cuckoo trail for delightful walks, good bus links to nearby towns
Newnham Way has 17 two bedroom bungalows, Includes 13 leasehold.
- Residents of these bungalows have full access to the facilities, activities and communal areas within Mary Burfield Court. These include; Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, new age kurling, video / film club, bingo, whist, quizzes, darts club, coffee mornings and regular meals in and out, all arranged by and for the residents
How to apply to buy leasehold
To apply for leasehold retirement living you must meet our eligibility criteria:
- Must be aged over 60 or have a physical disability.
- Must be capable of living independently – ‘Independent Living’ means living in a purpose built development, that on a daily basis you are capable of maintaining the property; managing your own financial affairs, day-to-day living needs and are sufficiently mobile to live independently within the property and can evacuate the building unassisted in the event of a fire, ale to use communal areas and joining in the activities and events on offer without assistance. We may seek confirmation of your medical status from your GP or ask that you meet with our Housing Solutions Officer as part of our standard application process.
- Must be in a financial position to afford to buy and also to pay for the running cost of a retirement living home. We will ask for details of your income and expenditure on the Application Form.
- If you have a property to sell in order to finance the purchase of your new home we will ask for proof that the property is currently on the market for sale or a purchaser has been found.
Properties for rent
Located in the picturesque setting of Buxted Village, near the market town of Uckfield.
Buxted Court has 40 one and two bedroom flats and 16 bungalows.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Large residents’ lounge, smaller meeting room, hairdressers salon, hobbies room, laundry room, guest room, lift, landscaped gardens and parking
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, regular meals and quizzes, language classes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Services
- Retirement Living manager and community alarm service
Located in the Village of Horam, adjacent to the Cuckoo Trail, excellent for delightful walks. Within easy bus rides of Eastbourne going South and Heathfield and Crowborough heading North.
Cherry Tree Court and Hillside Drive has 42 one and two bedroom flats and 14 bungalows.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Large residents’ lounge, hobbies room, hairdressing salon, adapted bathroom / shower room, laundry rooms, guest room, lift, landscaped gardens with barbecue area and parking
Located in the historic Village of Westham, with its shops and restaurants 2 minutes’ walk away. 1 minute’s walk from Westham train station, with a good local bus service, this complex benefits from beautiful landscaped gardens and a tranquil setting
Church Bailey Court has 40 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift, free wi-fi and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Large residents’ lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
2 minutes’ walk from Wadhurst High Street, within easy reach of local shops and restaurants.
Fazan Court has 25 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
Services
- Retirement Living manager and community alarm service
Close to Uckfield Town Centre.
Grants Hill Court has 67 one and one bedroom plus apartments.
- Designed to mobility standards
- This flagship development offers 67 self-contained apartments to rent for older people close to Uckfield Town Centre
- The apartments are light and airy and benefit from either a private terrace or balcony. They include an open plan lounge/kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom
- 19 of the apartments have additional flexible space that can be used as an occasional bedroom, dining space or a hobby room
- The kitchens come fitted with hob, oven and extractor. Level access showers are fitted as standard in the bathrooms
- All the apartments are available to rent
- The development is designed to mobility standards to make daily living easier and has two lifts to access the upper floors.
- There is a resident’s lounge, a buggy store, assisted bathroom, parking and landscaped grounds
- There is a Guest Suite that can be booked for visiting friends and relatives. There are also two courtyard gardens to relax in
- A Court Manager will be available Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and for added security there is an emergency call system in all apartments and communal areas
Ideally situated very close to the centre of Hailsham Town, with its shops and restaurants, and less than a minutes’ walk to the public library and a large park.
Hampton House has 36 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties with social club and many activities
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Joan Hughes Court has 61 1 bedroom flats within 5 minutes’ walk of the centre of Polegate, with its local shops and restaurants, and its train station making travel to Eastbourne in one direction and all points to London in the other, very easy.
Joan Hughes Court has 61 one-bedroom flats
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting.
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference.
- Large residents’ lounge, hairdressing salon, landscaped gardens with barbecue area, laundry rooms, guest rooms, lifts and free parking.
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, creative crafts club, computer club, walking group, bingo, whist, chess, bridge, coffee mornings, meals and quizzes, all arranged by and for the residents
Mary Burfield Court has 52, 1 bedroom flats and 17 bungalows, 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Heathfield with its shops and restaurants. Close to the Cuckoo trail for delightful walks, good bus links to nearby towns.
Mary Burfield Court has 52, 1 bedroom flats and 17 bungalows
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting.
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference.
- Benefits from a large residents’ lounge, hobbies room, hairdressing salon, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking.
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, new age kurling, video / film club, bingo, whist, quizzes, darts club, coffee mornings and regular meals in and out, all arranged by and for the residents.
Ideally situated very close to the centre of Hailsham Town, with its shops and restaurants, and less than a minutes’ walk to the public library and a large park.
Maryan Court has 24 one and two bedroom flats.
- Includes mobility standard properties
- Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including coffee mornings, exercise to music classes, regular meals and quizzes, craft taster sessions, all arranged by and for the residents
Located 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Heathfield with its shops and restaurants. Close to the Cuckoo trail for delightful walks, good bus links to nearby towns
Newnham Way has 17 two bedroom bungalows, includes 4 rentals.
Residents of these bungalows have full access to the facilities, activities and communal areas within Mary Burfield Court. These include; Large residents lounge, hairdressing, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, lift and parking
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference
- Regular activities and outings, including indoor bowls, new age kurling, video / film club, bingo, whist, quizzes, darts club, coffee mornings and regular meals in and out, all arranged by and for the residents
Rumsey Court has 54, 1 and 2 bedroom flats and 4 bungalows within easy reach of the centre of Crowborough. This complex, centred around a beautiful old building with lots of character, provides good quality, modern facilities.
Rumsey Court has 54, 1 and 2 bedroom flats and 4 bungalows
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting.
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference.
- Large residents’ lounge, art room, hairdressing salon, adapted bathroom, laundry rooms, guest room, generous landscaped gardens and parking.
- Retirement Living manager and community alarm service
This small Court of 14, 1 and 2 bedroom flats is in the enviable location of Forest Row with its local shops and restaurants, set within the beautiful High Weald / Ashdown Forest area, renowned for its ancient woodlands and fantastic scenery.
Wade Court has 14, 1 and 2 bedroom flats
- Excellent design and build standards throughout which are complemented by superb services in a tranquil and rural setting.
- Our properties are perfect for people looking to enjoy a peaceful, restful and secure home life in accommodation that boasts finishing touches that make a real difference.
- There is a laundry room and small seating areas on each floor which are used by residents for hobbies, coffee mornings etc.
- Landscaped gardens and parking.
- Retirement Living manager and community alarm service
- Includes mobility standard properties
How to apply to rent
To apply to rent retirement living you must meet our eligibility criteria:
- Must be aged over 60 or have a physical disability.
- Must be capable of living independently – ‘Independent Living’ means that on a daily basis you are capable of managing your own financial affairs, day-to-day living needs and are sufficiently mobile to live independently within the property. That you can evacuate the building in the event of a fire, and you are able to use the communal areas and join in the activities and events on offer. We may seek confirmation of your medical status from your GP or ask that you meet with our Housing Solutions Officer as part of our standard application process.
- Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in making full use of the facilities and social activities provided at our retirement living complexes.
Online Guides
The Online Handbook below describes your rights and responsibilities as a Leaseholder of Wealden District Council. It also gives details of Wealden District Council’s responsibilities and the services they provide. This Online Handbook provides you with information and does not replace your Lease.
The handbook below outlines everything you need to know about living in your home and tells you how to find out more information should you need it.