Retirement homes in Bradford, West Yorkshire | Jennings Grange

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Sign up now for updates or call 0800 201 4811 to find out more about these beautiful retirement homes, which are exclusively available as part of our Shared Ownership scheme – now you can have the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed of, without having to pay the full price.

These lovely independent living apartments for the over 60s in the popular Bradford suburb of Idle, are set in a convenient location within a residential area just a mile from the centre of the historic village. This retirement development is close to a wide range of local amenities including the Five Lane Ends retail centre, which is home to; a Morrisons supermarket, a pharmacy, a bakery, high street shops, cafes and Inns serving traditional pub grub. It also has excellent transport links to the surrounding towns and villages, with a bus stop located directly outside the development offering half hourly services towards Bradford city centre and Baildon.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

At our Idle Retirement Living development you can choose from a selection of one or two bedroom retirement apartments, with either patios on the ground floor or Juliet balconies above. The site offers attractive shared spaces including landscaped gardens and a stylish lounge with free Wi-Fi, all designed for socialising and hosting regular clubs and parties. For total peace of mind, you’ll find a caring on-site manager to keep an eye on everything. We understand that pets are part of your family, so your well behaved pets are welcome too.

Low maintenance and sociable

This Retirement Living development is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own retirement apartment. You'll enjoy stylish well-maintained communal spaces, including the communal lounge, and landscaped gardens ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. We find the communal facilities soon become social hubs, a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. Our communities offer things like film nights, fish and chip lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.

Safe, secure and energy efficient

All our new Shared Ownership retirement apartments in Idle are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction, carefully crafted with easy living in mind. Well-insulated, warm and energy efficient, means you'll benefit from lower living costs. With all the latest safety and security features, you and your family will have peace of mind knowing that there is a 24-hour emergency call system, intruder alarms, fire detection and a door camera entry system included as standard.

Development Highlights

Ideally located in the popular Bradford suburb of Idle, with local amenities including; supermarkets, healthcare services and eateries on your doorstep
Energy efficient properties expertly designed with safety and security in mind, for a stress-free independent lifestyle
Elegant communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising with friends and new neighbours
Dedicated manager onsite during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly
Fantastic transport links, for easy access to surrounding towns and villages including Bradford city centre
Maintained landscaped gardens for evening cocktails and lazy summer afternoons

Key Features

Camera entry system
Intruder alarm
24/7 call system
Car parking
Lifts to all floors
Mobility scooter room
Pets allowed
House Manager
Landscaped gardens

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You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don’t buy.

Before entering into the Shared Ownership agreement, we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included.

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Easy Move
Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Easy Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
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Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees, no viewings and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
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We bought 75%, and don’t pay any rent of the remaining 25%, which is lovely.

THE LOCAL AREA

Things to do in Idle, Bradford

The historic village of Idle is now a suburb of the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire. The centuries old name is thought to refer to fact that it was once surrounded by uncultivated - or idle - moorland – and Idle Moor is preserved as a natural green space to this day.

Five Lane Ends Retail Park - Morrisons Supermarket (0.3 miles)

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The Idel Bakery (0.6 miles)

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Idle Town Centre (0.6 miles)

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Towngate Fisheries (0.8 miles)

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While retirement in Idle gives you the convenience of a multitude of local amenities, shops and eateries, you’re also close to plentiful green open spaces, like the bird-friendly wetlands of Rodley Nature Reserve or Lister Park and Gardens which has a boating lake, cafe, tennis, bowls, botanical gardens and an Islamic water gardens. There are also several golf courses nearby including Bradford Moor Golf Club, Woodhall Hills Golf Club and Calverley Golf Club. There’s local history to explore too. Like Bolling Hall, an allegedly haunted manor house, and Bradford Industrial Museum which gives a flavour of life in the 1870s.

Then there are the many attractions of central Bradford. The ‘curry capital of the UK’ with its impressive City Hall situated in the stunning ‘European-style’ Centenary Square is just a short bus ride away.

Idle Facts

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Jennings Grange

Bradford Road, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 8FZ

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Morrisons 0.2 miles
Rowlands Pharmacy 0.2 miles
Homebase 0.2 miles
Church on the Way 0.3 miles

The development is located 0.2 miles from a Morrisons supermarket and various local amenities within the Five Lane Ends centre including; a pharmacy (0.2 miles), a petrol station (0.2 miles), a bakery (0.2 miles) and the Lane End pub (0.3 miles). The towns historic village is only 1 mile away, boasting both high street brands and independent retailers.

You'll also find plenty of transport options in the area, including several local bus services with a stop directly outside the development, offering half hourly services towards Bradford city centre and Baildon.

Getting to Location

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The Team at Jennings Grange

Declan Fishwick

Business Development Manager

My aim is to assist you through every step of your journey when choosing your next home with McCarthy Stone, providing you with all the information you need to make an informed decision that’s the best decision for you. Helping our customers move to a beautiful new apartment but more importantly a fantastic new lifestyle make this role so rewarding.

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