Over 70s retirement property for sale in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Our stunning retirement properties in Milton Keynes are available now for sale or Shared Ownership. Call 0800 201 4811 or request a visit today.
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. Our care packages are completely flexible and will be tailored to your individual needs. A team of trained staff will be on hand 24 hours a day, led and overseen by a dedicated Estates Manager. And, with a 24-hour emergency call system and a camera entry system, we've got your safety and security covered. A bistro is located on site with changing seasonal menus & daily specials. The hub of the community where friends, family & residents come together and socialise.
Low maintenance and sociable
Whether you choose a spacious one or two-bedroom retirement apartment, you’ll benefit from our intelligent design, high specification, and quality contemporary flourishes. This retirement community also offers on-site parking, a luxurious communal lounge to meet with friends and neighbours and a pretty shared garden to relax and socialise in.
Safe and secure
Intelligent security features are integral to our new retirement properties, including a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door video entry. For additional peace of mind, our friendly Estates Manager is on hand to help with anything you need.
Plenty to do on the doorstep
Close by you’ll find bustling Westcroft District Centre retail park, which offers cafes, restaurants, and shops, including a Morrisons for all your essentials. Doctors’ surgery, pharmacy & a library are all just a stone throw away from Bluebell House. Popular shopping mall, Centre MK is a short 10-minute drive away & can be accessed via the number 8 bus which picks up within 100m of Bluebell House.
Shared Ownership, what is it and how does it work?
McCarthy Stone Shared Ownership is run in conjunction with Homes England and we work closely with them to provide this opportunity. With this scheme you can pay up to 75% of the full property value, and if you own 75% there's no rent to pay on the rest.
It's not charity, it's not a handout, it's just what you deserve to help you make the most of your retirement. After a lifetime of looking after others, it's your time now.
"It's an excellent option, we honestly didn't think we would ever be able to live here"
Mr & Mrs Craven - McCarthy Stone Homeowners
Development Highlights
- You’re in luck, Bluebell House is one of our 47 Shared Ownership communities!
- 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
- 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
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.
Key Features
- Estates Manager
- Bistro
- Communal lounge
- Landscaped gardens
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
Great homes for sale
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 a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. 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 burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
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The Team at Bluebell House
Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 27/09/2022
- 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 to guest suites and sundry income
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Restaurant
- Domestic assistance
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Home and contents insurance
- Council Tax
- Phone / broadband
- TV licence / TV service
* Reviewed annually
- 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.
- If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent 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. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.
What is Shared Ownership and who are Homes England?
Is Shared Ownership available at all your locations?
Who will own the share of the property I don’t buy?
Do I need financial advice?
Will a financial review be needed?
What will it cost upfront?
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
Can I purchase a parking space?
What does the £500 essential repairs include?
About Retirement Living
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- 4 Dec14:00 - 16:00
Join us for Festive Fizz
4th DecBluebell House, Barnsdale Drive, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DUJoin us for a festive afternoon at Bluebell House, where you can immerse yourself within the Community with fizz and festive treats on offer, plus you can make a Christmas decoration to take home. We will have the remaining apartments available to view, and our expert sales team on hand to discuss how we can help you move to your new home in the new year.
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Free Entitlement Service
Did you know...
According to Age UK, every year £2.8 billion in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people, meaning over a million pensioner households are missing out*.
Our Entitlements Manager, Aleks Clayton can offer you free advice, help you fill in the forms and follow up on progress with an application, so if you're looking to purchase a McCarthy Stone property contact Aleks today.
*Source: Age UK - Benefit take-up and older people, January 2024
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 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.
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.
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.
Living in Westcroft
There are a wide range of cafes, restaurants and shops at Westcroft, Milton Keynes, as well as great local amenities, including a library, post office, pharmacy and surgery which makes it ideal for retirement living. Close by you’ll find the popular public house, The Nut and Squirrel, perfect for a drink and traditional pub lunch.
Looking for retirement properties for sale in Milton Keynes or retirement homes to rent in Milton Keynes? Look no further than Westcroft. The town is located south-west of Milton Keynes close to the beautiful Howe Park Wood which has a café for coffees in the great outdoors. Milton Keynes itself offers a wide variety of cultural attractions, cinemas and theatres as well as restaurants and superb shopping. Within a short drive you’ll find yourself at Bletchley Park where you can enjoy the grounds and visit the museum to learn about the significant impact the site had during WWII.
For trips further afield, the direct trainline from Milton Keynes Central Station takes you into London in just over one hour. The ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford and Luton Airport are also within easy reach.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Dentist
- Squirrel & Nut Pub
- Westcroft Shopping Centre
The retail park, Westcroft District Centre, which also has a Morrisons, is a 0.2 miles walk from Westcroft development. Howe Park Wood is located 0.2 miles away. Bletchley park is approx. 3.9 miles from Westcroft retirement development. Milton Keynes Central railway station is approx. 3.4 miles away from the development and offers regular direct trains to London.
Getting to Location
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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.
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