Selling fast! New bungalows and apartments in Thurston
Buy a new home from £22,090 for a 10 percent share!
The build is now complete for our new Extra Care scheme, Michaelmas Court. Our first residents are due to move in this Summer.
Live independently with on-site care available. The 40 stylish apartments and 14 modern bungalows, for over 55s, will be available to rent or purchase through shared ownership.
Michaelmas Court has been designed to provide fully accessible facilities for residents and members of the public, such as a café/bistro and hair salon. There is also a spacious residents’ lounge, activity room, buggy store, guest suite and communal gardens for residents and their guests to enjoy.
As well as support from our Care Team, Michaelmas Court will be managed by a dedicated on-site Local Housing and Care Manager, who will ensure that day-to-day life runs smoothly.
Located on Heath Road in a quiet rural setting with views over the fields, Michaelmas Court is four miles from Bury St Edmunds and conveniently located near the amenities in the centre of Thurston, including a Co-op store, pharmacy and railway station.
Michaelmas Court is a great choice for people looking to downsize and enjoy living in a beautiful new home with support, if or when it may be required.
Register your interest:
Email: info.michaelmascourt@housing21.org.uk
Call: 0135 929 8411
Available properties:
Shared ownership: 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom bungalows. Eligibility criteria, monthly rent (up to 75 percent), core charges and services charges apply.
Rental: 28 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom bungalows. Housing Benefit is also accepted. Allocation terms and conditions apply.
*The price advertised is a guide only and is subject to change, please confirm the cost of the home you are interested in during your enquiry.
Key Information Documents
- Garden
- Guest room
- Car park
- Laundry room
- Lounge
- Activity room
- Hair salon
- Café/bistro
- Buggy store
- Communal gardens
- On-site manager
To be eligible for the Older Persons Shared Ownership (OPSO) scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age requirement: applicants must be aged 55 or over. Some OPSO developments may allow a couple where the main applicant is 55 but a second applicant is 50 or older.
- Homeowner status: applicants should not currently own another home. If they do, they must be in the process of selling it before purchasing through the OPSO scheme.
- Income threshold: the annual household income must not exceed £80,000 (£90,000 in London).
- Affordability assessment: applicants must demonstrate that they are unable to purchase a suitable home on the open market but can afford the costs associated with OPSO, including mortgage payments, rent, and service charges.
- Financial capability: applicants will need to be able to secure a mortgage or have sufficient savings to pay the share in full if retired. Good financial standing is also required, with no outstanding bad debts or county court judgments (CCJs).
End of lease fees
Before your lease ends, it's important to understand any potential fees.
To ensure a smooth transition, take a look at the end of lease fees document.
Availability
Please note, property availability may be different from those numbers below. This can be due to people already on our waiting lists and/ or applications being processed but not yet complete. Please use the enquiry form at the bottom of the screen and a member of the team will be in touch with you shortly.