Charters Village

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Discover our East Grinstead retirement village
Set around the spectacular building of Charters Towers, our retirement community in East Grinstead, West Sussex doesn’t just look great; it has fantastic facilities, and lots of friendly faces to ensure you feel right at home.
- A mix of spacious apartments and attractive cottages
- Historic house with bar and bistro for residents with extensive landscaped grounds which include a games lawn, pavilion, & wildflower meadows
- Other facilities include a library, shop, and meeting rooms
- Pets welcome at our village

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Our Discovery Days give you the opportunity to experience life at Charters Village for yourself, with absolutely no pressure or obligations. Join us to explore our excellent facilities and beautiful surroundings, and chat to our friendly residents to find out why retirement living in East Grinstead could be your perfect next step.
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Your Move. Your Way.
Whether you want to buy a retirement home in West Sussex, or would prefer to have the flexibility that comes with renting or renting to buy, we offer a range of ways for you to move to Charters Village.
If you have a home to sell, our Home Buying and Managed Sale services could help you to find a buyer more quickly and with less stress, meaning you could be enjoying your new home at Charters Village even sooner.
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Address
Charters Village5 Charters Village Drive
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 2HQ
By Car
East Grinstead town centre is just a few minutes’ drive away from Charters Village, and you can reach the M25 in about 20 minutes.
By Bus
There is a nearby bus stop for routes into East Grinstead, and we also offer a local mini bus service for residents from our retirement village.
By Train
Nearby East Grinstead and Lingfield railway stations provide regular direct services into central London, and south towards the Sussex coast.
Purpose-built retirement living to support you

A stunning setting around a historic building
Our retirement village in West Sussex unfolds around the historic Charters Towers, the former Bush Davies School of Dance which is now our main clubhouse with excellent facilities for our residents to enjoy together.
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Become part of a welcoming community
Charters Village is characterised by its buzzing community, with a busy and diverse calendar of resident-led events. From ballet classes and gardening afternoons to tea on the patio, there’s always something to enjoy – and you’re welcome to join in as much or as little as you please.
Life in this village
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Our friendly and professional team at Charters Village are here to support you at every step of your journey.
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Living in East Grinstead, West Sussex
At Charters Village you have the peace of mind that all of the amenities of East Grinstead are just a few minutes away by car - from a GP and dentist’s surgery, to a leisure centre and theatre. Chartham Park golf and country club is within walking distance of our West Sussex retirement community; not only a stunning place to play golf, the club also offers a gym and restaurant. Hever Castle and famous winery Kingscote Vineyard is also in easy reach - and we’re always happy to help you arrange a taxi to safely travel the short distance home.
Discover the locationHere when you need us
While you’re making the most of our first-class independent retirement living in East Grinstead, we’re always here if you need us, as 24/7 emergency support is available at Charters Village.
Should your care requirements change in the future, you can feel assured that you can stay here with us as we also offer planned and additional care services within our village.
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A community full of life
Fill up your social diary with new experiences and new friends, relax and take each day as it comes in the company of your loved ones, or do a little bit of both - at Charters Village, you have everything you need for the retirement you’ve been dreaming of.
At our luxurious retirement homes in East Grinstead you’ll become part of a wonderful community of like-minded people, and have excellent facilities and activities at your fingertips while the amenities and delightful attractions of West Sussex are close by.
Your next chapter begins here at Charters Village, and it’s time to live life your way.
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