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.
With a selection of one and two bedroom apartments, 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.
Now there are even more ways to make your dream move to retirement at Birch Place. As well as buying an apartment outright, we now offer Rental and Part Rent, Part Buy options. Contact us today to find out more.
The Show Complex at Birch Place is open and the entrance can be found on Waterloo Road.
Development Highlights
- Close to the shops and amenities of Reading, Ascot and Windsor
- Local High street with a range of shops and amenities
- Good transport links
- Beautiful landscaped garden
- Peace of mind with 24 hour support on hand
- Bistro restaurant serving freshly prepared meals
Key Features
- Wheelchair access
- Camera entry system
- Care provisions
- Lifts to all floors
- 24/7 call system
- Guest suite
- 24 hour staffing
- Estates Manager
- Restaurant
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 explore this retirement development. Click the tabs to view each floor, with G being the Ground Floor. You’ll see that one-bedroom retirement homes are shown in yellow and two-bedroom apartments are shown in purple. Any retirement property shown in red is already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property, you’ll be given information about the sale and/or rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). You can then click on ‘view property’ to find out more.
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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
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
- Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
- Future maintenance fund
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Ground rent
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated on-site team
- Weekly domestic assistance
- Use of the on-site restaurant
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Phone / broadband
- Council Tax
- TV licence / TV service
- Home and contents insurance
What is an Assured Tenancy?
Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.
Do I need to pay a reservation deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.
What do I have to pay before moving in?
Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.
The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.
McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.
What date are rental payments due?
All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.
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 and ground rent 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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Come and Visit Us
- 28 May14:00 - 16:00
Jubilee Celebration
Birch Place, Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6GTYou're invited to join our special Jubilee Celebration at Birch Place, Saturday 28th May from 2pm - 4pm.
Join us for cakes and fizz, with live music will be performed by vintage duo Scarlet Swing.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your place today!
- 26 May
U3A Coffee Session
Join us for coffee and cake, whilst learning more about the local U3A.
Enjoy a tour of the exclusive retirement development and chat to our friendly team, who can answer any questions you may have.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your place today!
Offers Too Good To Miss
WIN A £20,000 JOHN LEWIS HOME MAKEOVER!
Reserve a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment by 31st July 2022, for the chance to win a £20,000 makeover* with the John Lewis Home team. As well as this incredible top prize, everyone that reserves by 31st July 2022 will receive a £500 John Lewis Gift Card*. But that’s not all! If you book a guided tour of our developments by 31st July 2022 you’ll receive a £20 John Lewis Gift Card* as a thank you.
Find your happy place with our fantastic rental offer
One month's rent free
If you would prefer to rent, we can either offer you one month's rent free or free removals* on selected properties. *Ts&Cs apply.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.

"I've thought about this and there's only one word to us that describes this place and that's "Utopia", It's absolutely fantastic!"
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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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.