Heartward Cohousing are excited to announce that 2 dwellings on the property have become available. One is for a single person, the other can accommodate a couple or family of three as the latter could be modified to create an extra bedroom or office. These private residences are two of seven at Pleasant Rise Farm in Alfriston.
This is a rare chance to make history and be part of the pioneering founding 7 households of Heartward in 18 acres of prime land in the South Downs National Park.
Due to being in the early stages of the project, we can only consider applicants with a minimum deposit of £50k or more. Rest assured, our financial model is designed to provide housing for people from varying socio-economic backgrounds as we grow and develop, but at this early stage the project requires capital.
Other things to know about us:
Heartward Community is currently transitioning from a Ltd and will become a Cooperative by July, at the time we expect to move onto a mortgage
Some of us were able to move onsite last August, whilst others have residences still needing renovations before moving in.
We are all giving a few hours a week in time - community building takes a lot of work!
We all regularly gather onsite for meetings and to work towards creating a shared community space with shared facilities, such as vehicles, tools, food growing areas and laundry, so that we can invest time in cultivating connection and community.
Those of us already living on site currently gather for a shared dinner twice a week, as well as plenty of tea breaks!
Embedded in the co-op is the foundational principle to provide affordable, low impact community housing in the South-East of England. We want to create a way of living that does not cost the Earth.We are inspired by The Ten Principles of the One Planet Living® Sustainability Framework.
If you feel this could be you, or if you know of someone who might be interested, please request our Heartward Infopak by emailing us at heartwardcohousing@gmail.com. The Infopak has details about Heartward and further information about both available properties -"Lullington View"one bedroom, "Lower Annex"-potential 2 bedroom.
We are inviting anyone who is interested to an open day on Saturday 18 April from 11am - 3pm, to meet us on the farm. You’ll get to look round the properties, have a tour of the site, and we’ll offer some lunch and a Q&A.
Meanwhile, to find out more about any aspect of our community please check out. www.heartward.org.uk
We are very much looking forward to meeting you to explore potential future collaboration together.
