a building with a parking lot and cars in front

Architect's impression

a living room with a couch and a coffee table

Typical living room

Typical kitchen

Typical bedroom

Typical bathroom

a living room with blue chairs and a table

Typical communal lounge

Typical landscaped gardens

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0800 201 4811

Coming soon! Over 60s retirement property for sale in Cowbridge, Wales

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

This Retirement Living community is in a lovely location, close to the High Street in this sought-after market town. The new retirement development will be within easy walking distance to amenities like the popular Harry’s family run restaurant and the many independent shops, cafes and pubs that make up the pretty town centre. Cowbridge is in a fantastic position for exploring South Wales too, less than 10 miles from the sea and around 14 miles from Cardiff. With retirement homes available for affordable Shared Ownership as well as for sale in Cowbridge, there will be an options for every budget.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

This retirement property for sale in Cowbridge will be cleverly designed to be low maintenance and easy to live in. Many of these retirement apartments will have either patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including a fabulous communal lounge with Wi-Fi and a state of the art audio and video system plus a lush, landscaped garden area. We find that these shared facilities soon become filled with lively events, parties and regular clubs. At these retirement homes you’ll be looked after by a friendly on-site manager and you’ll be able to book the hotel-style guest suite to entertain friends and family in style without the effort (you can also stay in guest suites at other developments if you fancy a holiday!) Parking is available and pets are welcome too.

Secure, energy efficient and cost saving

Most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper living costs when they downsize to a warm and energy-efficient McCarthy Stone retirement home and our properties have the latest safety and security features built in. All our retirement homes in Cowbridge will be ergonomically designed with ‘hidden’ adaptations to seamlessly make life easier as we age.

All our retirement property for sale in Cowbridge, Wales offer:

Fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
Master bedrooms with walk in or fitted wardrobes
Ergonomic design to make life easier as we get older
24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door
Contemporary shower room with slip resistant flooring

Development Highlights

Coming soon, retirement properties for sale in Cowbridge, close to the High Street shops, pubs and restaurants
Stress-free independent living in attractive low maintenance retirement apartments for the over 60s
Stunning landscaped gardens with seating for socialising and relaxing in warmer weather
Welcoming communal lounge for parties, events and meet ups with friends and neighbours
Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly
Fantastic location from which to explore South Wales, close to the coast, countryside and central Cardiff

Key Features

24/7 call system
Balconies
Camera entry system
Communal lounge
House Manager
Guest suite
Fire detection
Landscaped gardens
Lifts to all floors
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Panel Heaters
Pets allowed

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

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 Homes England, our government approved partner.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

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.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

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

Before entering into the 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 take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today 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

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

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.

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

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Retirement Living in Cowbridge

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The local area

Retirement living in Cowbridge

Combining charm, culture, community spirit and a compelling location close to coast, city and countryside, it’s no wonder that Cowbridge is one of Wales’s most desirable places to live. This prosperous 13th century market town in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, has an impressive array of independent stores, from delis and florists to hardware shops and bakeries, as well as a Waitrose supermarket. There’s also a weekly Farmers' Market selling fresh local produce and a fantastic choice of independent pubs, restaurants and eateries, ensuring you’ll never go hungry. In the spring there’s the renowned Cowbridge Food and Drinks Festival too, while in autumn you can enjoy live jazz, folk and classical sounds at Cowbridge Music Festival.

Cowbridge high street
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Cowbridge outskirts
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Ogmore By Sea beach
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Nearby farm
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National Trust Dyffryn House
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St Quentin's Castle
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Other amenities include Cowbridge Leisure Centre and the Health Centre and Medical Practice, and there are plenty of historic and cultural attractions. The most unique is The RHS award-winning Physic Garden, a calming oasis which celebrates the traditional plants used for medicine, cooking and dyeing. Alternatively you can take a stroll around the ruins of St Quentin's Castle or the fortified manor house of Beaupre Castle. Slightly further afield you try wine tasting at the vineyard in Hensol and there’s plenty of gorgeous countryside to explore by foot or by bike all around Cowbridge.

Cowbridge is in a fantastic spot for the coast too. It’s just a short drive to the golden sands and rockpools of Southerndown and Ogmore by Sea or a clifftop stroll to Nash Point and it’s dramatic lighthouse. All this and you can be in Penarth, Cardiff, in under half an hour, with Swansea and the Gower not far beyond. This is really a fantastic spot for a happy and active retirement.

Cowbridge facts:

3,600

people

0.4 miles

to nearest supermarket

30 mins

from Cardiff

Cowbridge

Darren Farm Cowbridge, South Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AQ

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Waitrose supermarket 0.4 miles
Cowbridge leisure centre 0.4 miles
Harry's restaurant 0.3 miles
St Quentin's Castle 0.8 miles

Approx. 0.1 miles from Harry’s restaurant
Approx. 0.3 miles from Cowbridge Physic Garden
Approx. 0.4 miles from Waitrose supermarket

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The Team at Cowbridge

Andrea Chappell

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