Bluebell House

Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DU

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Enjoy a rewarding start in your new Retirement Living Plus home with your service charge covered for one year, plus a £500 Bistro Credit*. It's our way of helping you settle in and make the most of your new lifestyle.

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Retirement properties for Shared Ownership in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

This desirable new retirement development offers a range of beautiful new homes in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. As well as owning your own property and benefiting from a stylish homeowners' lounge and a beautifully landscaped and well-maintained garden, you'll receive the extra care and support you need.

What We Offer

Alongside our beautiful apartments, homeowners enjoy access to our bistro, offering fresh meals 365 days a year. With a seasonal menu & regular supper clubs, our homeowners love to spend their time catching up with friends and family over long lunches with a few glasses of wine! Bluebell House also benefits from a wellness suite is located on site, perfect for our homeowners to get pampered without having step outside.

Our well-maintained gardens are a real highlight, allowing you to relax and enjoy the outdoors without any upkeep. A full calendar of social events, from garden parties & coffee mornings to sing-a-long with Bex our Duty manager each Monday, is what makes Bluebell House such a friendly and welcoming community.

Location

Westcroft, part of Shenley Brook End in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, offers a rich blend of amenities, community spirit and transport links, all centred around a large green sports field, and is an ideal spot for retirement living.

The bustling District Centre, with a supermarket, Boots, Costa Coffee, dental surgery, Westcroft Health Centre, a library and eateries.
Natural green spaces, like Howe Park Wood and Furzton Lake are nearby offering scenic walking and cycling routes.
The strong community with lots of options for socialising, like Westcroft Pavillion’s Over 60’s club or Knit and Natter at Westcroft Library.
Fantastic transport links with fast trains from Milton Keynes Central to London and Birmingham, plus easy access to the M1 and A5.

Retirement Living with a big plus

Our properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire offer you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community outside your front door – and assisted living services to support you too.

Independence combined with support

There’s a friendly Estate Manager, and with a secure camera entry system, you can enjoy complete peace of mind.
An hour’s domestic support each week is included – but you can have more if you want it.
Tailored personal care should you need it.

Apartments designed with you in mind

All these our apartments are cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome.

Key development information

Bluebell House

Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DU View on map

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm

0800 201 4811

Shared Ownership

1 bed from £161,250

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Our service charge explained

Retirement Living Plus benefits

Domestic support – one hour of cleaning (or similar) per week is included and we have a range of additional cleaning and laundry services available.
Low maintenance – with the bigger jobs, like gardening and window cleaning, taken care of there’s more time to enjoy the good things in life.
Tailored lifestyle support – if you need a helping hand now, or in the future, we can support you with personal grooming, shopping, convalescence and more.
Sociable – full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities– so loneliness is never a problem.

Sociable – full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities– so loneliness is never a problem.
Beautifully designed apartments – with lifts to all floors, walk-in showers, contemporary easy-to-use kitchens–and plenty of storage.
A chef-run bistro/restaurant – serving subsidised seasonal fresh food daily in a stylish and sociable setting. Friends and family are welcome too.
Shared space and amenities – including a guest suite to make hosting simple, a pampering wellness suite and lovely landscaped gardens.
Independent but secure – you’ll feel safe and sound with a 24/7 emergency alarm and friendly staff on-site day and night.

Development highlights

Lovely, landscaped gardens for evening cocktails and lazy afternoons with friends and a stylish communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising
Chic Wellness Suite for onsite pampering and hotel-style Guest Suite to make hosting a breeze
Onsite chef-run bistro with ever changing seasonal menus, plus barista coffee and cake
Estate Manager onsite 24/7 for your peace of mind, plus tailored domestic support and personal care should you need it

Estate Manager onsite 24/7 for your peace of mind, plus tailored domestic support and personal care should you need it
Gorgeous low maintenance and energy-efficient retirement properties to buy – balconies, patios and/or onsite parking available for selected properties
Regular events, including quiz nights & sing-a-long sessions with our talented Duty Manager!
Westcroft District Centre retail park, which offers cafes, restaurants, and shops, including a Morrisons for all your essentials a stones throw away

Key features Key features for Bluebell House retirement properties

Estates Manager
Bistro
Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
Pets allowed
Guest suite
Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Wellness suite

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These properties are available for Shared Ownership

Older Persons Shared Ownership lets you enjoy retirement living to the full, without paying in full—and many people are surprised to learn that they’re eligible.

Find out more

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 27/09/2022

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with a government backed scheme.

You can enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

McCarthy & Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with a government backed scheme and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.

If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties.

To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Additionally, there will be age criteria for the McCarthy & Stone retirement development you want to buy in. Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).

Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership

No. We offer a wide selection of Older Persons Shared Ownership properties across England. However, not every McCarthy & Stone development offers Older Persons Shared Ownership and not all properties at every development are eligible. If you want to know whether a specific development has Shared Ownership available you can message us online or call our friendly Sales Consultants on 0800 201 4811.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don't own.

Before entering into an Older Persons Shared Ownership agreement we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you'd like to take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor. This is to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs now and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.

Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.

With Older Persons Shared Ownership you are eligible to claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs for ten years. This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included. Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership.

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

Standard service charge model*

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property.

£237.89 1 bedroom apartment

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

* Service charge cost per week, reviewed annually. Examples show prices available at this development.

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Professional fees
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

Support and advice

Including help claiming money you didn't know you were entitled to.

Try before you buy

Want to be 110% sure? Ask us about a complimentary stay.

A smooth move

Help with decluttering, packing, moving and the finances too.

Part exchange

The choice of a guaranteed sale and faster, easier move.

Services covered

Did you know we don't make a penny from the monthly service charge?

Pets are welcome

Pet friendly retirement homes - that's true for our rentals too.

Contemporary spaces

With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.

Ergonomic design

Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.

Safety and security

Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.

Energy efficient

Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.

Retirement Living Plus allows you to lead an independent lifestyle with optional assisted living facilities on hand if you need them. Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, you’ll benefit from luxurious and low-maintenance retirement apartments in fabulous UK locations, alongside an on-site restaurant/bistro, a manager on-site 24-hours and the option of bespoke domestic and personal care packages.

Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, Retirement Living Plus developments provide an independent lifestyle with assisted living facilities and additional lifestyle and care services as and when you need them. There’s an on-site restaurant/bistro providing delicious meals every day in a sociable environment and a member of our management team is on-site 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year to provide reassurance.

An hour’s domestic assistance every week is included in the service charge. This is for light cleaning of your apartment. We also offer a range of additional services on a pay as you go basis such as laundry and bedding change, shopping and general errands including prescription collection, help with technology and paperwork and lots more. For those who may need it, we can provide personal care and support packages, these are individually tailored to suit your needs, and can cover any aspect of personal care. We are also here if you’d like and extra companionship or to escort you to your favourite activities. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and our rates are highly competitive and our staff team fully trained and supervised.
Care and support services are delivered by our staff who are employed on-site.
You only pay for additional care and support when you need it. We understand things change in life so you can dial up or down the support you receive from us at any time, putting you in control.

We can arrange a private and confidential Wellbeing Assessment to put a personalised support plan in place, which means you have all the care and support you need from the moment you move in. Talk to us on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to find out more about our flexible care and support packages.

Our Retirement Living Plus assisted living properties include ‘hidden care’ designed so people can age in place in style and comfort. This includes telecare technology so if you choose, we can remotely monitor your wellbeing without being intrusive to your privacy.

Our apartments are designed with waist-height ovens and plug sockets, slip-resistant flooring, hearing loops for the TV and lever taps in the bathrooms, as standard. Our retirement properties are also designed to be usable by people with mobility aids/walkers as well as being easily adapted to be wheelchair users. It’s also just as important that the homes look beautiful and feel homely. We design homes people feel proud and happy to live in where any adaptations are as discreet as possible.

To make life easy:

There are lifts to all floors
Apartments are fitted with personal emergency alarms, as well as integrated fire alarms and camera entry systems.
As well as having a contemporary kitchen in their own apartment, customers can eat at the bistro-style restaurant on-site.
There are sociable shared areas, including a homeowners’ lounge, function room and maintained gardens.
Our sites offer a calendar of events, clubs and activities to suit all interests.
Having guests and relatives stay over is easy as they are welcome to stay overnight in our guest suites.
One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
Have the security of knowing additional care and support is available from our in-house staff teams, if any, when you want it.
There are staff on-site 24/7 day and night, so always someone here should you need help.

Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.

Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.

Costs in Retirement Living Plus developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

Yes. Most of our retirement developments are more than happy for you to move in with a well-behaved pet – most of our retirement rentals are pet friendly too. Call 0800 201 4811 for details, contact us online or read more about our pet-friendly policy.

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Jasmine

Sales

I love my job as each day is so varied and fulfilling. I feel so fortunate to be able to help our customers find their ‘happy place’ and enjoy watching them make their new apartment homely. It is wonderful that I can be part of their journey from the very beginning.

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Bluebell House

Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DU

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Retirement living in Westcroft

Local retirees love:

The bustling District Centre, with a supermarket, Boots, Costa Coffee, dental surgery, Westcroft Health Centre, a library and eateries.
Natural green spaces, like Howe Park Wood and Furzton Lake are nearby offering scenic walking and cycling routes.
The strong community with lots of options for socialising, like Westcroft Pavillion’s Over 60’s club or Knit and Natter at Westcroft Library.
Fantastic transport links with fast trains from Milton Keynes Central to London and Birmingham, plus easy access to the M1 and A5.

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Shopping Centre

In local community

This community is close to big brand and independent shops.

Library

In local community

We’re close to a library offering community facilities and clubs/events.

Open Spaces

In local community

We’re close to an attractive park/open space that is perfect short walks.

Local Pub

In local community

There’s a popular pub nearby with a menu packed with British classics.

It’s lovely that we’re able to have pets here. When I first visited Bluebell House, the first question I asked was whether I could bring Cody. It’s nice to be part of a community which shares my love of animals.

Sue (and Cody), homeowner, Bluebell House

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When I lived on my own, I wasn’t able to get out very often, which meant Frisby wasn’t able to meet many other people. The dogs are living a life of luxury. They’re absolutely spoilt by everyone, from the homeowners and the staff to visitors and friends.

Barbara (and Frisby), homeowner, Bluebell House

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