Michaelmas Court
Heath Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3XB
Heath Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3XB
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Developer's Description
"Selling fast! New bungalows and apartments in Thurston.Buy a new home from £22,090 for a 10 percent share!
The build is now complete for our new Extra Care scheme, Michaelmas Court.
Live inde..." Show more "Selling fast! New bungalows and apartments in Thurston.
Buy a new home from £22,090 for a 10 percent share!
The build is now complete for our new Extra Care scheme, Michaelmas Court.
Live independently with on-site care available. The 40 stylish apartments and 14 modern bungalows, for over 55s, are available to rent or purchase through shared ownership.
Michaelmas Court has been designed to provide fully accessible facilities for residents and members of the public, such as a café/bistro and hair salon. There is also a spacious residents’ lounge, activity room, buggy store, guest suite and communal gardens for residents and their guests to enjoy.
As well as support from our on-site Care Team, Michaelmas Court is managed by a dedicated on-site Local Housing and Care Manager, who ensures that day-to-day life runs smoothly.
Located on Heath Road in a quiet rural setting with views over the fields, Michaelmas Court is four miles from Bury St Edmunds and conveniently located near the amenities in the centre of Thurston, including a Co-op store, pharmacy and railway station.
This scheme is a great choice for people looking to downsize and enjoy living in a beautiful new home with support, if or when it may be required." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership (OPSO)
Care provider: Housing 21
54 flats, bungalows. Built in 2025. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, IT room, Meeting room
New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Mid Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Architects: WWA
Info updated: 11/12/2025
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
New sale(s) - shared ownership: Just two remaining properties available for shared ownership purchase. (Notified 13/12/2025). Contact Housing 21 on 0135 929 8411 or click here to view more on Housing 21's website.
New let(s): Beautiful new one and two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom bungalows, now ready for occupation. (Notified 13/12/2025). Contact Housing 21 on 0135 929 8411 or click here to view more on Housing 21's website.
Re-let: A two person, one bed flat. (Notified 06/01/2026). Contact Housing 21 on 0345 606 6363 (lettings), 0345 608 4021 (sales) or click here to view on their website
Developed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this facility is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
