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An exclusive village community in the heart of the Sussex countryside
WELCOME TO DURRANTS VILLAGE
Set amongst 30 acres of idyllic private parkland in the hamlet of Faygate and close to the market town of Horsham, Durrants Village is a collection of luxury
cottages and apartments centred around a prestigious residents’ clubhouse.
Designed by multi-award- winning Renaissance Villages, this private, age-exclusive, retirement community features many outstanding amenities including an on-site indoor pool and gym, landscaped gardens, bar, restaurant and library, alongside the security of an internal phone system.
SOPHISTICATED STYLE
Durrants Village includes 175 spacious two- and three-bedroom cottages and two-bedroom apartments for those aged over 55*, set amongst 30 acres of private parkland in the West Sussex countryside.
Your new lifestyle awaits
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“...The quality of the house is first class and the location is just ideal...”
Mr and Mrs Wilding
The village truly provides the best of retirement living, with independent and impeccable properties radiating out from the central clubhouse, while peace and quiet can be found in the extensive grounds. For days out further afield, why not head to the nearby South Downs or take a trip to Horsham where you’ll find an excellent selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.
A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
*Subject to terms and conditions
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Durrants clubhouse and green
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Community life is at the heart of Durrants Village, with the residents’ clubhouse providing the perfect place to relax and unwind, meet like minds and spend time amongst your neighbours and friends.
THE CLUBHOUSE
Durrants House is a private residents’ clubhouse, with a superb selection of amenities for exercising, relaxing and socialising. Perhaps enjoy an active workout in the fitness suite, and cool down with a dip in the pool. Or why not take some time out in the peaceful library, before heading to the bar to catch up with your neighbours. The clubhouse also features a games room and meeting room.
01 The clubhouse
02 Swimming pool
03 Library
Durrants House
THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
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A SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATION
In the heart of Sussex
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LOCATION / 09
“...I’m really enjoying discovering the local parks with Herbie, and getting into Horsham to go shopping or for a coffee.”
Rosemary Smith & Herbie
Durrants Village is built on the site of a disused sawmill in the hamlet of Faygate, which first appeared in records as far back as 1614. After the mid 19th century, Faygate Village became a popular location for “people of means” to live in or retire to. Today this beautiful part of West Sussex remains a popular location to retreat from the bustle of the city, and it is this stunning combination of green open space and proximity to the wider world that makes Durrants Village such a desirable place to spend your time.
HORSHAM AND BEYOND
Travel beyond Faygate and you’ll find smart boutiques, high street shopping and excellent restaurants in the pretty market town of Horsham. For a bracing walk visit the rolling splendour of the Sussex Downs, or make the most of the excellent connections and visit the South coast. And then of course for those trips abroad, you can be at Gatwick Airport in under 20 minutes. It’s no wonder that this district is consistently named in the top 10 places to live in the UK.
01 Horsham countryside
02 The Holmbush Inn
03 Anchor Hotel
04 Crates Local Produce
05 Horsham Council Planning Office
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A wealth of amenities on site
A TASTE OF VILLAGE LIFE
OUR AMENITIES
Durrants Village boasts an excellent range of amenities. From the village shop and twice weekly taxi service to Horsham to the on-site medical advisor and visiting GP, every detail has been considered to make sure village life is comfortable, convenient and totally independent.
OUR TEAM
Our friendly team are here to make life easier every step of the way, from assembling flatpack furniture on moving day to a weekly laundry service. Each member of staff has been handpicked to deliver the very best service.
BAR & RESTAURANT
Open at selected times during the week, the excellent private restaurant at Durrants Village is the perfect place to get away from the kitchen. After lunch, why not retreat to the resident-run bar for a glass of wine, or even take it out onto the terrace for a spot of afternoon sun. The bar is run by a committee who also organise regular events and parties.
01 The maintenance team
02 The restaurant at Durrants Village
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
CLEANING
• Weekly laundry service
• Weekly domestic cleaning service by on-site team
CLUBHOUSE
• Village Manager and Assistant Manager available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Swimming pool
• Fitness room
• Library
• Wi-fi
• Winter garden
• Meeting room accommodating 50 people
• Guest suite*
• Games room
• Restaurant (Open at selected times during the week)
• Fully licensed bar
GENERAL
• Village store
• Internal phone system, allowing each resident to call their neighbours free of charge
OUTSIDE SPACE
• 30 acres including woodland walks, meadow and a bat house
• Clubhouse garden with art sculpture, benches, lawn for boules or croquet
• Terrace
MEDICAL
• Nurse available at selected times in the week
• Visiting GP
• Careline alarm call system
MAINTENANCE
• External maintenance and gardening, refuse collection, pool maintenance and general tidiness by an on-site team
• Maintenance operative available for new residents on moving-in day
*Available at a reasonable rate for friends and family to stay
01 The terrace at the clubhouse
02 Village Nurse
03 Receptionist
04 Durrants Village grounds
05 The clubhouse
06 Lakeside at Durrants Village
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Fitted to the highest standards
EXCEPTIONAL INTERIORS
Whether you’re starting to think about your future retirement, have decided to carry on working but want to downsize your property to release some capital, or are already enjoying retirement and the new lease of life it brings, one of our properties could provide the ideal next step. Durrants Village offers a variety of styles to choose from, with a selection of two- and three-bedroom cottages sitting alongside a range of cosmopolitan two-bedroom apartments. All of our homes are pet-friendly.
The cottages and apartments have been thoughtfully designed to reflect our residents’ lifestyles, drawing on years of experience in creating stylish, practical and easy-to-manage homes. Rooms are spacious throughout, so that downsizing doesn’t
have to mean losing treasured furniture. All of our properties are fully fitted with hand-picked stylish, premium fixtures, and we use a variety of renowned brands such as Villeroy and Boch, Hansgrohe and Alno AG Group to make sure that every detail reflects our uncompromising commitment to quality. Also for those who purchase one of our available properties at an early stage there are opportunities to choose kitchens and tiles from a selected range of high-quality designs, as well as a range of optional extras to enhance your new home. To ensure total convenience and accessibility, all first-floor properties are accessed by a lift, and parking is provided near each property. A limited number of garages are available to purchase separately.
Indicative York interior
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Indicative Holman interior
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INTERIORS / 17
01 Indicative York interior
02 Indicative York interior
03 Indicative Durrants House interior
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A REFINED SPECIFICATION
Quality & considered interiors
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FINISHING TOUCHES
Painted panelled doors with elegant brushed metal door furniture
Bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, where indicated
Profiled skirting boards and architraves finished in satin gloss
Cornices and coving to selected rooms
Smooth, white-painted ceilings
HEATING & ELECTRICS
Electric air source heat pump system providing under floor heating and hot water
Chrome heated towel rails in bathrooms, wet rooms and shower rooms
Supplementary domestic hot water heating by means of an immersion heater
Double-glazed windows throughout
External light and door bell
Wiring and television points compatible for use with Freeview and Satellite TV including Sky Multi-room
Ample power, television and telephone points, strategically placed throughout the properties
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
All new homes will be highly energy efficient; the external walls and roof having been designed to high thermal efficiency standards
The properties benefit from an energy efficient ventilation system
The residents’ clubhouse has a highly efficient heating and cooling system
SECURITY & PEACE OF MIND
Mains smoke detectors with battery back-up
Independent call alarm system linked to Manager’s office within designated hours. Linked to UK out of hours call centre outside these times
NHBC 10-year warranty
KITCHEN
Stylish designer kitchens by Alno AG Group
Composite stone worktops with upstand
A range of high-quality integrated appliances including an electric double oven, electric ceramic hob, extractor hood, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
Stainless steel sink
Ceramic floor tiles
BATHROOM
Elegant white sanitaryware from Villeroy & Boch and Kaldewei with complementary fittings by Hansgrohe
Ceramic wall tiling; full-height to shower rooms and half-height to bathrooms
Ceramic floor tiles
Fitted mirrored cabinet
Electric shaver point
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SPECIFICATION / 21
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VILLAGEGARDEN
DURRANTSHOUSE
SHOP
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KEY
DURRANTS HOUSE
COLGATE HOUSE
MARTLET HOUSE
AGATES HOUSE
SHELLEY HOUSE
RUSPER HOUSE
THE CONNAUGHT
THE HOLMAN
THE WAKELEY
THE DUDLEY
THE WARWICK
THE YORK
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
LEASES
• The lease on all properties is a term of 125 years from completion of the first unit within the estate
• Ground rent will be payable per annum at £250 or £275 if the property has a garage, increasing in line with the retail price index every five years
• When the property is sold an event fee is payable to the landlord (freeholder). During years one to three the re-sale fee will be 5% of the property’s selling price; and from year four and all subsequent years it will be 10%
• The re-sale fee includes the developer/landlord’s appointed agent’s selling fees and the landlord’s legal costs for the license to assign. You are free to use the agent of your choice, however you would be liable for their costs in addition to the re-sale fee
• The re-sale fee represents the landlord’s return on capital invested in the provision of the central amenities and facilities
• On the sale of the property the lease is assignable to any qualifying person
SERVICE CHARGES
• Service charges are the budgeted costs of providing the services, as prepared by the management company that will manage the running of each village. At each financial year-end a copy of a statement of accounts, certified by independent auditors, will be issued to each leaseholder.
SERVICE CHARGES PROVIDE FUNDS TO COVER:
• Salaries for all staff including: village manager, reception and office staff, suitably qualified medical staff, maintenance supervisor, ground staff, domestic supervisor and assistants
• General practitioner consultancy fees – a GP will be retained as a consultant to the village and will hold a short surgery each week
• Weekly bed linen laundry service, plus a domestic assistant to each property for one hour per week
• Cleaning of all communal areas
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• Insurance policy to cover buildings insurance on each property, plus all communal buildings, their contents and equipment, together with employer’s and public liability insurance
• External maintenance, decoration and repair of all properties in the village
• Internal maintenance, decoration and repair of all communal buildings
• Upkeep and maintenance of all communal grounds, boundary fences etc.
• Maintenance, repair and replacement of any common plant or equipment
• Weekly refuse collection service
• Service contracts for communal boilers, lifts, alarms and front gates
• Garden supplies
• External window cleaning of residential and commercial buildings
• Business rates in respect of the village shop, restaurant and office
• All electric, water and sewerage charges in respect of communal areas and facilities
• Operation of village management offices and costs of recruiting staff
• Provision and maintenance of an emergency call-out system to each residential property, both on-site (in designated hours) and off-site (at all other times)
• Reasonable reserves against future capital expenditure requirements.
• A Management Fee payable to the instructed managing agent, for providing services to the management company and overseeing the whole village
WHAT’S NOT COVERED?
• Residents’ individual gas, water, electricity and telephone rates and charges, contents insurance, council tax, TV licence and satellite/cable subscription services
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Who can buy a Renaissance Villages home?
All of our villages are age-exclusive and we welcome any residents who meet the qualifying age criteria. Durrants Village has a minimum age of 55 subject to terms and conditions.
• What facilities and social activities are available?
All our villages feature a wide range of facilities for use by residents and their guests including a leisure pool, fitness centre, library and coffee lounge, games room, residents’ meeting/club room, restaurant and bar, guest suite, medical centre, village shop and post box. In our experience, a wide range of clubs, societies and events are organised by residents such as rambling, art, table tennis, croquet, theatre trips, music, line dancing, photography, bridge, coffee mornings, talks, parties and shows – the list is almost endless.
• Can visitors stay?
Yes, visitors may stay in homes for up to 28 days or, if preferred, in the guest suites provided in each village. The guest suite is available to book via the village manager at reasonable rates.
• Are pets allowed?
Yes, we understand how important pets are to families and we welcome well-trained pets in all our villages as long as they are kept under control and in accordance with the lease.
• Is there any medical cover?
One suitably qualified member of staff will be on duty at selected times during weekdays. They will be able to deal with medical emergencies, minor ailments, and give general medical advice on health matters. They will organise ‘well person’ clinics and annual flu jabs with the GP consultant to the village.
• Is there an emergency alarm call system?
Each home has an unobtrusive system installed enabling residents to make contact with on-site staff in the event of a medical or property emergency at any time during designated hours. Outside of these hours, the system is connected to a professionally managed UK-based off-site emergency call centre.
• Is there parking provided?
There is on-site parking available in all our villages. There may also be a limited number of garages available for purchase. Please check with your sales team for details of parking at Durrants Village.
• Will I need to pay a service charge or ground rent?
Yes, Renaissance Villages properties are sold on a leasehold basis with a term of up to 125 years and there will be an annual ground rent and service charge. The service charge covers expenses relating to the comprehensive communal facilities and services, management fee and contribution to the Maintenance Reserve Fund. Ground rent will also be payable on any garage purchased. Please speak to a sales advisor to clarify the current charges.
• Is the service charge fixed?
Increases in service charges will only reflect any higher costs of providing and maintaining the facilities and services, plus any future Government legislation. The management companies are acutely aware of the need to keep costs under control and will ensure any increases are kept to a minimum.
• Who is responsible for redecoration of my property?
External redecoration is the responsibility of the village’s management company within a planned and budgeted cycle. Internal redecoration is your responsibility as the leaseholder.
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• Can I make alterations to my property?
Structural changes may only be made with the freeholder’s permission and in the first instance we recommend discussing any proposed changes with the village management company.
• Who manages the villages?
Renaissance Villages provides daily on-site management to the villages through management companies in each location, all of which are overseen by our head office team. Management companies include a village manager, maintenance supervisor and all other staff required to provide the services and maintain the facilities.
• Are appliances included in the purchase price?
Please refer to the specification information contained within this brochure or the Durrants Village website for details on what will be included in your new home. You can also speak to a sales advisor who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
• How do I reserve a property?
Contact the sales team using the number listed below. Our sales advisors will take you through the simple purchase process and will also be able to offer advice and practical help with selling your existing property, downsizing and de-cluttering.
Tel. 01293 851 935
• Do I need to get advice?
Yes, we advise you to seek independent advice, support and representation as appropriate in connection with a move to a retirement community.
• Is there anything to pay when I sell the property?
On the sale of the property a re-sale fee is payable by the assignee (seller) to the freeholder (developer/landlord), which represents their return on capital invested in the provision of the central amenities. This fee includes the freeholder’s appointed agent’s selling fees, should you decide to use them, and the legal costs for the license to assign the lease. You are of course free to use the agent of your choice, however you will be liable for their costs in addition to the re-sale fee. At Durrants Village during years one to three the re-sale fee will be 5% of the property’s selling price; and from year four and all subsequent years it will be 10%.
Example A – Assumption average annual growth rate of 3%.
The selling price of £600,000 has been used solely as a basis for illustrating the likely resale fee and the actual selling price may be lower or higher than that shown and this will consequently affect the amount payable by you.
A more detailed worked example is available in the FAQs on our website.
Resale price subject to growth rate.
Assignment % shown is based on the following: Year <3 = 5%, Years 3 onwards = 10%.
Assignment fee includes agent fee if using Renaissance Villages’ preferred agent.
Example Assumptions
3-year leasehold ownership
10-year leasehold ownership
Purchase Price £600,000 £600,000
Average Annual Growth Rate
3% 3%
Resale Price £655,636 £806,350
Assignment % 5% 10%
Assignment Fee £32,781.81 £80,634.98
Capital Gain (Loss) £22,854 £125,715
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The team at Renaissance Villages has decades of experience in creating and managing high-quality retirement developments throughout the UK.
Sales and marketing and our unique Moving Made Easy scheme is handled in partnership with Legal & General and Inspired Villages Group Ltd.
By purchasing a Renaissance Villages home you benefit from the security and peace of mind that comes with a highly experienced, well-established management team.
RENAISSANCE VILLAGES
For more information:
Marketing Suite Durrants Village, Faygate West Sussex, RH12 4SJ
T: 01293 851 935 E: [email protected]
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