Retire to Ampthill
Ampthill has a royal history - it was once one of King Henry VIII's favourite towns and the home of Catherine of Aragon for a few years. In 1242, Henry III passed a law for Ampthill to hold a weekly market, which is still going today - the perfect place for picking up fresh produce and knick-knacks.
2 retirement developments near Ampthill
Flitwick Bungalows | Flitwick
Retirement Living- Properties 14 available
- Bedrooms 2 bed available
- Purchase available
Clemens Place | Ampthill
Retirement Living- Properties TBC
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rental available
Things to do in Ampthill
While the famous 15th-century Ampthill Castle is unfortunately no longer here, you can still visit the remaining ponds and Ampthill Park, which now stands on the old grounds. The park features work from the renowned landscaper Lancelot 'Capability' Brown and the grand Ampthill Park House, built in 1686.
If you'd like to get more involved in Ampthill's lively community, there are a number of leisure clubs you can join, offering a range of sports from tennis to bowls.
Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
Being on the property ladder at this stage of my life just wasn’t important to me anymore. What appealed to me more was the freedom that renting offered. I wasn’t going to be tied down and neither would my family with a property to sell. I could plan my monthly costs in advance, know exactly what I would be paying month to month, and with no nasty surprises.
The Assured Tenancy offered by McCarthy & Stone also gave me great peace of mind that I could live at Clemens Place comfortably for as long I choose.
Helen, Tenant at Clemens Place, Ampthill
Since the move, not only do I not have the stress of keeping up with the maintenance anymore – Debbie the House Manager makes sure everything is running smoothly.
I’m actually saving money day-to-day! My electricity bills are very much less, around £100 per month compared to the more than £300 per month I was paying in my old property. Saying that, you don’t really need to worry about having your heating on all that much. Even in the worst of winter I only feel I need to have the one radiator switched on - it’s so toasty and warm here.
Helen, Tenant at Clemens Place, Ampthill
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Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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