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Coming soon: retirement property for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Call 0800 201 4811 or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new over 60s coastal retirement apartments close to Chalkwell Beach.
This beautiful Retirement Living development will be situated in a lovely location in Chalkwell with views over the extensive greenery of Chalkwell Park. The retirement housing is just a short walk to Chalkwell Beach, the high street, pubs, eateries, a library, a chemist and several social clubs. With regular buses and Chalkwell railway station close by it’s also easy to get around the local area and to London and beyond.
Easy independent living for the over 60s
These retirement properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea are designed with easy living in mind. Many have walk-out or Juliet balconies and all benefit from access to attractive communal spaces. These include a relaxing lounge with free Wi-Fi and large landscaped gardens that are fully looked after for you. In McCarthy Stone retirement communities these shared facilities soon become filled with lively events, clubs and celebrations.
Secure, energy efficient and cost saving
Many people find they have cheaper living costs when they downsize to a warm and energy-efficient McCarthy Stone retirement apartment, and they have the latest safety and security features built in as well. There’ll be a welcoming on-site manager to keep the development running smoothly, plus a hotel-style guest suite to make it easier for people to come and stay. Secure parking is available and pets are welcome too.
These properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea offer:
- Fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
- Master bedrooms with walk in wardrobes or fitted wardrobes as standard
- Sky Q connection point in the living room
- 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door
- Some offer walk-out or Juliet balconies
Development Highlights
- Coastal retirement properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
- Welcoming homeowners' lounge for parties, events and meet ups with friends and neighbours.
- Stress-free independent living in attractive low maintenance retirement apartments for the over 60s.
- Pretty landscaped gardens with seating for socialising and relaxing in warmer weather.
- Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly.
- Conveniently situated near to amenities including the beach, a large park, shops, restaurants and pubs.
Key Features
House Manager- Landscaped gardens
- Balconies
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Camera entry system
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Retirement Living in Chalkwell
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Occupancy options
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.
Things to do in Chalkwell
Coastal Westcliff-on-Sea is a suburb of Southend-on-Sea and overlooks the Thames Estuary. Highlights include the beach, the popular Cliffs Pavilion theatre and concert hall and the yacht club. Our new properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea are in the Chalkwell area which takes its name from Chalkwell Hall, an old farmhouse that sits in Chalkwell Park. This is now a pretty park with ornamental gardens, play areas, cafes and even an arts centre. It’s a fantastic resource for an active retirement as it is home to Westcliff Lawn Tennis club, Essex County Bowling Club, Westcliff-on-sea Cricket Club and Chalkwell bowls club. Our properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea offer views over the park as well as being a 15 minute stroll from Chalkwell Beach - a lovely spot for walking, bathing, traditional fish and chips and ice cream.
Just a little further along the coast you’ll find Westcliff beach and Southend Beach. Famed for it’s uniquely long pier, Southend is also renowned for its vibrant shops, trendy boutiques and tasty dining options, as well as theatres, art galleries, and museums like the Central Museum or Prittlewell Priory, a 12th century monastery. Alternatively, see the stars at Southend Planetarium, view contemporary exhibitions at Beecroft Art Gallery, or catch a show at the Palace Theatre.
There are endless coastal walks in the area and chances to spot wildlife along the seven miles of coastline. There are plentiful golf courses nearby too, like Garon Park Golf Complex, Thorpe Hall Golf Club and Rochford Hundred Golf Club.
As well as the many walkable amenities, our new retirement properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea are well served by buses taking you to places like to Rayleigh and Canvey. From nearby Chalkwell railway station you can be in London Fenchurch station in less than an hour. For travels further afield, Stansted Airport is just over an hour away by road.
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