Embracing change: Dawn’s journey to Hortsley

When Dawn's husband passed away, she found herself at a crossroads. Her home in South London felt empty, and her social circle had shifted, with friends moving away. She began to question why she was staying there when her son and his family lived in Seaford, a coastal town she was already very fond of.

Dawn started exploring a potential move closer to her family. During a visit, she viewed several houses and apartments, but nothing felt quite right. Back in London, her son called with another suggestion. He had walked past our Hortsley community, and immediately thought of his mum. The following weekend, Dawn visited and saw two apartments. The rest, as they say, is history.

Finding community and independence

Dawn is now living happily at Hortsley, enjoying the best of both worlds: she's close to her family but still has her own independent space. For Dawn, the sense of community at Hortsley was one of the biggest selling points. From the moment she moved in, she was welcomed with open arms. The residents regularly get together for fun events, like Chinese food nights and summer parties in the beautifully landscaped gardens. As Dawn says, "We do like a drink or two!"

Beyond the social aspect, the security of the community provides peace of mind. Dawn cherishes the independence of having her own front door, but she also knows that if she ever needs help, someone will be. 

Redefining Later Living

Dawn is passionate about redefining what it means to enter a ‘later living’ community. "We are not a retirement home," she states. "We have our individual living here. It's nice that there is company if you need it."

With local shops and facilities within walking distance, Dawn can maintain her active, independent lifestyle. Looking back, she feels certain she made the right choice. As Dawn so eloquently puts it, “The best thing I ever did was to come here.”

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There is no better time to make your move to a Pegasus Homes community. We are offering the choice of three incredible incentives to help make your decision a little easier, choose from:

• A 5% discount off the purchase price of the property, or

• Stamp duty (tier 1) paid for, or

• 50% of service charge for five years

Not sure what incentive will be right for you? Our Customer Advisor teams will be able to discuss your requirements with you and help show which incentive could save you the most money, based on what apartment you chose. You must reserve your apartment by the end of January 2026 and must complete on your purchase by 31st March 2026. 

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