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Retirement property options
Choose from a range of properties, from bungalows with private gardens to apartments with amenities such as bistros and social events on the doorstep.
Choose the right property type
At our developments, the focus isn’t on changing your life, but on enriching it. Found in prime locations across the country, the thoughtfully-designed private apartments and bungalows ease everyday pressures, giving you the freedom to enjoy life on your terms.
There’s a natural sense of community, with events and social activities on tap – but no pressure to join in. Whether you choose a retirement apartment or bungalow, your home is designed to make you life easier – now and in the future.
Retirement apartments
Designed to be a joy to live in, our sought-after one and two-bed retirement apartments are available for sale, rent or Shared Ownership.
Enjoy your own space with a contemporary fitted kitchen, spacious living room and sleek shower room. Some retirement apartments also offer private balconies or patios.
Retirement bungalows
With a single-story open-play layout, our popular retirement bungalows lend themselves to easy living.
Most of our retirement bungalows include a private garden and parking space. Many include garages. Some are part of a retirement village so you can enjoy extra amenities and a local community too.
Choose your timeframe
Whether you’re ready to move right now or would prefer more time to plan, we’ve got the perfect retirement home for you.
Properties available now
Are you keen to move right away? Browse beautiful homes in desirable locations across the UK that are ready to move into when you are.
Coming-soon developments
Register your interest in developments at the planning and construction stage to start planning your future in a brand-new retirement home.
Off-plan retirement homes
Reserve off-plan to get first choice of the retirement properties in your chosen community, plus other benefits, such as potentially lower prices.
Last chance to buy
A few of our most popular developments only have a handful of properties left. These gorgeous new homes won’t hang around for long…
Retirement living styles
Retirement Living
Easy independent living for people aged 60 and over. You’ll be looked after by a House Manager and enjoy shared amenities and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with flexible assisted living for people aged 70 and over. Benefits include a chef-run bistro and optional Lifestyle Services from laundry to pet-sitting.
Compare our retirement living communities
| Retirement Living | Retirement Living Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Age restrictions | Ages 60 and over | Ages 70 and over |
| On-site manager | Monday - Friday | On-site 24/7 |
| Door camera entry | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour emergency call-out system | ✓ | ✓ |
| Communal areas | ✓ | ✓ |
| Domestic assistance^ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tailored personal care^ | ✕ | ✓ |
| On-site restaurant | ✕ | ✓ |
^ One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge. Additional services are provided at extra cost in 15 minute increments as required.
Our occupancy options
To help more people than ever enjoy our lifestyle, we offer multiple ways to move into a McCarthy & Stone retirement community. Choose from – our most popular option – buying a property outright, the flexibility of renting or the affordability of Shared Ownership. Which is right for you?
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