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New retirement apartments for sale in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

McCarthy & Stone pioneered the concept of private retirement housing in the UK and have retirement developments nationwide.

Retirement living from McCarthy & Stone however is so much more than just a retirement flat. It's designed to enable older retired home owners to lead an active, independent lifestyle, without many of the maintenance worries often associated with home ownership; all in a safe and secure environment.

Rowan Court retirement apartments are based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, and comprise 61 one and two bedroom retirement apartments.  Residents at Rowan Court benefit from the proximity to the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, and access to public transport serving the surrounding areas including Northallerton; York; Ripon; Easingwold; Harrogate and Pickering.  There are local bus stops providing regular transport to Thirsk town centre, and a railway station close by. 

Rowan Court's landscaped grounds are particularly extensive, measuring over half an acre.  The gardens, which won ‘Silver Gilt' in the New Homes Garden Awards, include a manicured lawn outside the residents' lounge, a seating area, and plenty of plants for colour and interest. 

Thirsk is a bustling Market town often known as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, and closely associated with James Herriot, the famous vet/author.  Thirsk was the inspiration for the fictional town of Darrowby in his popular books and television series "All Creatures Great and Small".  Thirsk has plenty of local shops, a weekly market and a monthly Farmers' Market, as well as a range of facilities such as the RuralArts.Org providing arts, crafts and educational classes which are open to everyone, a leisure centre with swimming pool as well as local cinema and several museums.

Nestled close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within 5 miles of the North Yorkshire Moors, Thirsk boasts some of the most picturesque scenery in the area.