Moving
Choosing what to bring from a family home
19 September 2026
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Ashbury Down, East SussexThe Chantry01273 000 000
Retirement living in East Sussex
Retirement living, with a sense of place
The Chantry is 38 apartments and cottages around a restored Victorian chapel and gardens, for people over 60 who want independence, company and peace of mind.
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Apartments and cottages · Restored chapel and gardens · Care available if needed
Available
2 cottages
Two bedrooms, with a private garden
“People come here to live well, not to be looked after. Care is here if it is ever needed, but it is never the first thing you notice.”
Living at The Chantry
- I
Your own home
An apartment or cottage, yours to furnish as you wish.
- II
The chapel
Concerts, talks and the café in a beautifully restored chapel.
- III
The gardens
Two acres, with a croquet lawn and raised beds for residents.
- IV
Care if needed
An on site team, available when and if you need them.
The Chantry
At the chapel this month
Tuesdays
Lunchtime concerts
Local musicians, and coffee afterwards.
Thursdays
History society
This month: the story of the chapel itself.
Saturdays
Garden mornings
Pruning, planting and a well earned tea.
Sundays
Open viewings
Show homes open 11 until 3.
Considering a move?
See it for yourself
A private viewing, lunch in the chapel café and time in the gardens.
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Helping a parent?
What families ask
Costs, care, service charges and what happens if needs change.
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Helpful guides for families
Find your home
Apartments and cottages, with floor plans.
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Buying or renting?
How each works and what the service charge covers.
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Planning a move
A calm checklist for leaving a family home.
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News and advice
Buying
Understanding service charges
6 September 2026
Community
The chapel restoration, one year on
23 August 2026
Visit The Chantry
Book a private viewing, or come to an open Sunday. Lunch in the chapel café is on us.
Book a private viewingTelephone 01273 000 000