New residents and the McCarthy & Stone team joined together recently to celebrate the official grand opening of Dunton Green’s newest retirement community. McCarthy & Stone’s Corn Mill Place threw open its doors to local retirees to mark the completion of this stunning Retirement Living development, at what was an exciting occasion for both new homeowners and the team who’ve worked so hard to get the new homes ready to move into.
The celebrations took place at the development on Mill Road, in Dunton Green near Sevenoaks and guests were treated to a glass of fizz and light refreshments, as well as enjoying live music from singing duo Lianne and Jen from Scarlet Swing. There was even a specially decorated cake to mark the occasion.
The Retirement Living development by McCarthy & Stone has been designed to help meet the needs of local retirees looking to ‘right-size’ by moving into specialist housing, in turn freeing up much-needed housing stock in the area for first-time buyers and families. It’s already proved popular with 50% of the apartments already reserved. Anyone interested in a move to Corn Mill Place is encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible before the development sells out.
Rebecca Johnson, Sales Director at McCarthy & Stone, added:
The team were so excited to celebrate Corn Mill Place’s official opening, with both Dunton Green’s newest residents as well as local retirees and their families. As the first homeowners get ready to move into their new homes, this event was a great way to kickstart their retirement at Corn Mill Place.
This new community provides a unique brand of retirement living in the local area with independence and community at its heart. With a wealth of social activities on offer and a friendly house manager on-hand, homeowners and their families can enjoy peace of mind that everything is taken care of, and help is nearby.
Many of the stylish apartments have balconies or private patios, and some enjoy views over the River Darent. In addition, Corn Mill Place is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, so homeowners will be spoiled for choice when it comes to attractive green spaces.
Purchase prices for a one and two-bedroom retirement apartment at Corn Mill Place start from £410,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £540,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Apartments are also available to rent, with one-bedroom apartments from £3,185 per calendar month. Renting an apartment provides a quick and convenient way of moving to what may be a more suitable and manageable home, but without the commitment of ownership, and incurring the costs involved in selling and purchasing another property.
Additionally, for those aged 55 and over, the Older Persons Shared Ownership (OPSO) scheme is a government-backed initiative and helps to reduce the costs of buying a retirement property, making it possible to enjoy a safe, secure and independent lifestyle for less. Key to shared ownership is that purchasers do not pay the full market value of the property, with a range of ownership options allowing them to purchase up to 75% at which point there is no rent to pay on the remaining share. At Corn Mill Place, a 75% share of a one-bedroom apartment is £307,500 with no rent to pay on the remaining 25% share. Alternatively, a lower percentage share can be purchased, with an affordable monthly rent payable on the remaining share. For example, purchase a 50% share of the same apartment for £205,000 and pay a low monthly rent of £470 per calendar month.*
Bringing with it many opportunities to prioritise homeowners’ wellbeing, the development houses a spacious, well-appointed lounge, ideal for forging new friendships, and a beautiful, landscaped garden. Meanwhile, a handy guest suite offers the perfect solution to hassle-free hosting.
For peace of mind, a House Manager is on-site during office hours to oversee the day-to-day running of the development, with 24/7 emergency call points and a door camera entry system to provide additional reassurance.
More than nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy & Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy & Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year it has taken part in the survey.
To discover more about Retirement Living at Corn Mill Place please call 0800 153 3435 or visit www.mccarthystone.co.uk/corn-mill-place.
*Shared Ownership prices are subject to availability. Other shares are available. For terms and conditions, click here: www.mccarthystone.co.uk/shared-ownership
