St George’s Park retirement village, where one and two-bed apartments are currently for sale in the development’s final phase, is ideal for those who love walking and keeping active reports JANE SLADE
Situated within 250 acres of parkland, St George’s Park in Ditchling, East Sussex offers an exceptional location for people to enjoy walking.
Philip Smith, sales and marketing director of St George’s Park retirement village, explains: “As many reports highlight, keeping active, whatever your age, has a huge impact on health and well-being and walking is considered one of the easiest forms of exercise people can do to make a difference. Many of our owners enjoy walking around the 250 acres of parkland each day, with many regularly visiting the onsite farm. 
“For people who prefer other forms of exercise, there is also an array of activities available including line dancing, table tennis, snooker, short tennis and short mat bowls.
“What is evident from listening to our residents and gaining their insight, is that finding like-minded people in a location where everything is on your doorstep is incredible and that’s why St George’s Park is such a success.”
A final phase of one and two bedroom apartments is currently for sale in Purchace Manor and Rafael Court giving buyers a last opportunity to be part of this active community.
Apartments are generously proportioned, and fully accessible for wheelchair users and residents with limited mobility, while offering attractive and contemporary interiors.
This final phase also includes a brand new leisure centre and health club, known as Rafael Court, due to open this November. Featuring one-bedroom apartments, the facilities include an indoor-heated swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, games rooms, therapy rooms, café and hairdressing salon. 
The Residents Association organises clubs and societies from bridge, art and scrabble to theatre visits, film nights and speakers, and they can take part in other activities ranging from line dancing and snooker to fishing and bowls.
There is also a concert hall which is an ideal place for marking special occasions, hosting communal gatherings and staging other events including plays, guest speakers and concerts.
In total St George’s Park will offer 240 stylish apartments, as well as three 60-bed care homes located on a separate site within the grounds with views across open farmland.
The community also features a library, restaurant/café, shop, concierge and a mini bus service.
St George’s Park is within three 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.
Properties start at £365,000 for a two bedroom apartment in Purchase Manor and from £310,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in Rafael Court (pictured above). For further information visit www.stgeorgespark.co.uk /01444 259732
