A bright new beginning
in later life
For over 60 years everyone has been made welcome at Abbeyfield. Wherever you find us, you’ll find we’re warm, open and friendly. Community is at the heart of Abbeyfield, where people come together to share meals, company, and enjoy life. Abbeyfield is more than a home, it’s a neighbourhood, a community, a family.
Our Locations
Welcome to the Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking & Felsted Society. We provide supported sheltered housing firmly rooted in the local community. All our properties are either purpose built or adapted from existing buildings which have been fully modernised with ensuite facilities to meet the needs of older people. You can see more detail on each location below.
In the lively and friendly village of Felsted, Abbeyfield House has recently been refurbished and is supported by the local community who regularly visit and provide various opportunities to socialise with others. Walking distance to a local shop, post office, G.P. Surgery, dispensary, churches, pubs and restaurants.
Close to Braintree town centre, Great Bradfords House is an extra care scheme offering 35 spacious apartments. Residents live independently, safe in the knowledge that we have staff on site 24/7. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch in our dining room every day and join in with a range of activities.
At Polly’s Field Village we’ve created a brand-new retirement community where people over the age of 55 can be as active or relaxed as they want to be, surrounded by the village's inspiring countryside views. Situated on Church Lane, in a quiet and pleasant suburb of Braintree overlooking open fields, Polly’s Field Village is conveniently close to the centre of town with its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. This high quality development has 99 homes, comprising 39 one bedroom apartments and 60 two bedroom apartments, set around a vibrant village hub helping over 55s make more of their independence. Facilities include a gym, a village hall, an activities room/library, a hairdressing and beauty salon, a bistro/restaurant, a greenhouse, guest room and spa bathroom.
Situated in Braintree, Wickham House opened in October 1993 and was thoroughly refurbished in 2015. Offering a balance of privacy and companionship in a modern town house, the house has 17 studio rooms. Residents bring their own furniture and have a studio with an en-suite shower room, TV and telephone points. This friendly, warm house for over 65's provides all meals, along with laundry and housekeeping.
Premium specification and a 10 year warranty for peace of mind.
A range of options to purchase, rent or shared ownership.
Care and support is available as and when you need it.
Each home is designed with you in mind to make living in later life easier.
Located within easy reach of local amenities.
Approved and regulated by NHBC.
Great Bradfords House is an Extra Care scheme. All our residents live independently in their own apartment having Assured Tenancies with a full security of tenure. They remain eligible for all benefits to which they would be entitled if living in any other community setting, including where applicable, Housing Benefit. Tailored care and support is available for those that need it between 7am and 10pm with staff on site to respond to emergencies 24/7. The rent includes a two course meal professionally prepared by our wonderful chefs and served in the dining room at midday, 7 days a week.
Situated in a lively and friendly village, this recently refurbished house is surrounded by a small garden. It is supported by the local community who regularly visit the house and provide various opportunities to socialise with others including Friendship Club, W.I., Bridge Club and various choral and music societies. Regular visits are made by hairdressers, chiropodists and the mobile library. A local shop, Post Office, GP surgery, dispensary, churches, pubs and restaurants are all within walking distance.
Wickham House was opened in October 1993 and extensively refurbished in 2015. It offers a balance of privacy and companionship in a modern town house and has 17 studio apartments all with en-suite shower rooms. Wickham House has a beautiful landscaped back garden with a circular walk , plenty of seating and a stunning summer house.
Polly’s Field Village is the newest property in the group. It is an Extra Care scheme – staff are on site to provide tailored care 7am to 10pm with emergency care and support available 24/7. The development comprises a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom flats available to rent or buy (to rent an apartment you must be assessed by Social Services as needing a minimum of one hour care each day). The village centre contains a library, hair & beauty salon and bistro. The community has a lively events schedule and the Village Hall regularly plays host to quizzes, craft activities, bridge club, bingo, etc. Residents are free to use the onsite fitness centre.
