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Beautiful, landscaped gardens
Patio
Spacious living room
Kitchen
Balcony
Spacious bedroom
Wardrobe
Shower room
Living room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Shower room
24/7 emergency call system and camera door entry
Bistro serving freshly prepared meals
Bistro serving freshly prepared meals
Bistro menu
Bistro serving freshly prepared meals
Bistro serving freshly prepared meals
Homeowners lounge
Garden view from balcony
Garden gazebo area
Garden gazebo area
Relax and be pampered in the salon
Laundry room
Guest suite
Retirement properties in Crowthorne, Berkshire
The peaceful and picturesque village of Crowthorne offers a range of amenities including boutique shops and cafes with a laidback English village atmosphere. Enjoy luxury, modern living designed specifically with the needs of the over-70s in mind.
Birch Place provides convenient on-site parking, stunning landscaped gardens available all year-round, a welcoming estate management team, an exclusive homeowners' lounge, and a bistro serving hot and cold meals. Guests are always welcome to visit and there is even a guest suite on-site should you wish to have your guests stay for a longer visit.
Each accessible retirement apartment is move-in ready with built-in kitchens and bathrooms as well as private balconies and flawless finishes. You'll also find a 24-hour security system and thoughtful decorative details including raised power points and lever taps for easy operation.
What is Retirement Living PLUS?
Exclusive to the over 70s, you’ll enjoy your own private apartment with thoughtful assisted living services on the doorstep, including a subsidised restaurant and optional personal care packages.
Development Highlights
- Retirement Living PLUS – exclusive to the over 70s
- On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus
- Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
- Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community
Key Features
Bistro- Estates Manager
- 24/7 call system
- Camera entry system
- Wheelchair access
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Birch Place has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and homeowners' lounge. To get the best experience, please click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Retirement Living Plus at Birch Place
Watch: A virtual fly-through tour of Birch Place
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2018
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home:
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013 and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
What is Part buy, part rent?
A flexible, affordable alternative to outright purchase, with all the benefits of ownership. For more information call: 0800 201 4811
How it works
You purchase a minimum 50% share in a brand new McCarthy Stone retirement property and pay rent on the part you don’t own.
Benefits include:
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
Is private shared ownership available at all McCarthy Stone developments?
No. This offer is available at selected McCarthy Stone developments, so make sure you check with the sales team on site.
What % of the property do I have to purchase?
70% is the standard option – there are options to increase this over time, known as staircasing.
What is staircasing and how does it work?
What further costs and fees are involved You can purchase further 10% increments, based on valuation at that point. You can staircase to 100% at which point the property would be wholly owned. You would stop paying rent, but service charges continue to be payable to McCarthy Stone.
Each time you staircase you need to plan for additional costs such as valuation fee, legal expenses, SDLT*/LTT** if applicable.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
Do I pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) on a private shared ownership property?
You will need to pay SDLT*/LTT** on a private shared ownership property, but you may have less to pay than if you had purchased outright. You should seek advice from your solicitor to confirm how much SDLT you have to pay.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
How much rent will I have to pay and how will that change over time with rent reviews?
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013, and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
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Smooth 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 Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
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Living in Crowthorne
Offering excellent road and rail links, the village of Crowthorne is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful retirement lifestyle with easy access to the rest of the UK, including the cultural attractions and amenities of Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading, Sandhurst, Camberley, Bagshot, Ascot and Windsor.
The local High street and village centre are just over half a mile away from this modern development of retirement living homes. With a range of banks, pharmacies, hairdressers and restaurants - as well as a convenient supermarket - Crowthorne village offers the best of rural English life. Visit the local health food shop, browse the clothing and jewellery boutiques or indulge in a cream tea knowing that home is just a short walk or bus ride away.
The village of Crowthorne is best known for its excellent locals schools, including the widely renowned Wellington College, which opened in 1859 and still maintains the highest standards of education.
The development is also just 100 yards from the local Doctors surgery on New Wokingham Road and a bus stop, offering regular transport to the Meadows Shopping Centre in Camberley, home to the largest Marks and Spencer store in Europe.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bank
- Bus stop
- Doctors
- Health & fitness club
Found on Duke’s Ride, Birch Place is situated between a variety of shops and leisure facilities.
There is a Lidl, a number of cafés and a selection of shops just 0.7 miles from the development. You’ll also find Heath Hill Surgery and Crowthorne Library close by.
Wellington Health and Fitness Club is only 0.7 miles away, while East Berkshire Golf Club is within 0.9 miles. Additionally, there is a railway station 0.7 miles from Birch Place.
Getting to Location
The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months. If you are using Sat Nav please use RG45 6DW to arrive at Birch Place.
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- Retirement Living or Retirement Living PLUS? Which development type is right for you?
- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.