After Sue Brankin and her husband, James, had raised a family and finished working from home, they decided that their house and garden had become too large for what they really needed.
After Sue Brankin and her husband, James, had raised a family and finished working from home, they decided that their house and garden had become too large for what they really needed. They could also see that the upkeep of the property would require a lot of regular expense so they decided the time had come to downsize. They didn’t want to leave Reigate so the natural choice was to move into Beechcroft’s Fonthill Gardens, a development designed for the over 55s.
Set within secluded gardens, Fonthill Gardens comprises a collection of converted apartments set within an original Victorian residence, together with 19 new apartments. The Brankins chose a new two-bedroom apartment and are extremely happy with their new home.
“We lived in a large, four-bedroom family house in Reigate, but our children had left home and we no longer needed a home office so we thought we’d take a look at Fonthill Gardens.”
, Fonthill Gardens | Reigate
“We enjoy walking and, since construction started on the development, we have passed it many times. We decided to go and look at the show home and were immediately impressed with how spacious the apartment was, the quality of the fixtures and fittings and with the finish. The fact that it was brand new and didn’t need any major work doing was also attractive.”
“We’ve lived in the Reigate and Redhill area for 43 years and my roots are here now,” continues Mrs Brankin. “It’s a lovely place to live with an excellent sense of community. I am a Trustee of the Friends of East Surrey Hospital and help out in the hospital coffee shop every week.”
“If you like walking, as we do, there are loads of spaces and trails to explore, such as Redhill Common, Wray Common and Reigate Hill as well as a number of National Trust properties in the area.”
“Fonthill Gardens is situated on the A25 and is fairly central to both Redhill and Reigate. There’s even a bus stop right outside the development, so it’s very convenient for us. The M25 is close by which is handy if you’re going to the airport for example, or on a longer journey.”
“We moved into our apartment on the same day as our neighbours, so I’ve organised a coffee morning where we can get to know the other residents in the development. When you have young children, you tend to make friends with other parents at the school gates. As you get older, you do have to make the effort, and it’s easier when you live somewhere like Fonthill Gardens which has a good sense of community.”
, Fonthill Gardens | Reigate
If you’re interested in joining Sue and James Brankin at Fonthill Gardens, prices start from £550,000 for a new, one-bedroom apartment. Each apartment provides generously proportioned, light filled living space and either a terrace, balcony or private garden along with allocated parking. The development has an elegant residents’ lounge, a guest suite that may be booked for visitors and an estate management service. The Estate Manager maintains the communal areas including both private and communal gardens and is on hand to offer help and advice, if and when needed. For further details, please contact the Beechcroft sales team on 01737 936058 between 10 am and 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.
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