Perennial housing

Perennial provides 6 bungalows for retired horticulturists in the village of Barton near Cambridge. The accommodation is of high quality with rent charged in line with local social housing levels.

• 6 bungalows. Built in 1987. Sizes 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms.
• Housing is in the village of Barton near Cambridge.
• All with individual gardens and a community garden.
• Access to site reasonably easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
• Scheme for independent living for retired horticulturists and spouses. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.

To apply for Perennial housing or request to be placed on our housing list for a date in the future please complete the form – Perennial Properties Housing Application Form below.  

Please email the completed form to hwaddington@perennial.org.uk. 

Please note:

We will require proof of your career in horticulture so please also attach to the email. 

If you are unable to download or email, please call the helpline on 0800 093 8543 and we will arrange for an application form to be posted to you.

You (or your late partner) must be retired from working within the horticultural industry. 

Perennial assesses all the application forms we receive. The information provided is how we assess and categorise applicants and place at the appropriate group on our housing list. 

The rent is charged inline with local social housing levels, and does not include council tax or water charges. The bungalows are council tax bands C for the 1 bed and D for the 2 bed. 

Each property has its own garden, which is the responsibility of the tenant to maintain. The communal garden is maintained by Perennial. 

All the properties are electric only with no access to a mainline gas supply.