Finding friendship, joy and Home… at Hortsley

After a long career as a dog handler with the Metropolitan Police in North London, retirement was a new chapter for Brian. Brian and his wife shared a dream: to move to Seaford and be closer to their son. After sadly losing his wife before moving into their new apartment, Brian has since found a way of living that is fulfilling for him surrounded by “wonderful people”.

Living on his own was something Brian had to acclimatise to but he never expected to find a community quite like he has. Hortsley is home to 34 apartments, and while its residents are all individuals, they are a close-knit group. “I have a friend who lives alone in London, and he often tells me how lonely he feels. I can honestly say that I’ve never felt that way since moving here”. Brian tells us that there’s always someone to talk to, and a real sense of togetherness, “ I believe this is the way of the future for older adults”.

Life’s simple joys

The best thing about Hortsley is that there is always something going on. There is always an excuse for a get-together. Our Hortsley residents are always celebrating something, big or small. Birthdays are a big deal - “We all chip in to celebrate in the shared lounge with cake and a bit of prosecco”. The community also has regular fish and chip lunches that are always a favourite!

The men here have their own tradition too. On Monday evenings a group of them each bring a drink of choice and put the world to rights. 

The gardens at Hortsley are another highlight, which residents can simply enjoy without any of the work or maintenance. “We have a wonderful pond and even a herb garden where we grow fresh herbs for cooking” Brian shares.

The best of both worlds

One of the things Brian loves most about Hortsley is the balance it offers. If you want time to yourself, you can easily have it. But if you're in the mood for company, there are always people around. “There isn’t anyone here that I don’t like!”. “Many of us are widows or live alone, so we have a lot in common”. This community has individuals from all walks of life with some really interesting life stories they’ve bought with them to Hortsley

When asked if he would recommend this way of living to anyone considering moving into a later living community, Brian proudly told us: “I'd recommend this way of living to anyone. It’s a far better and more enjoyable way to live”.

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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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