Edward House

Pegs Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8FQ

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Retirement Living PLUS

Over 70s retirement property for rent in Hertford, Hertfordshire

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

Edward House features one and two bedroom apartments, exclusively for those over 70. The apartments feature a modern bedroom, kitchen and living room, as well as fire detection equipment, an intruder alarm and a camera entry system that can be used with a standard TV.

Hertford is considered one of the best places to live in the UK and the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS development boasts an enviable position right in front of the Hertford Castle. You'll also be within walking distance to everything Hertford has to offer, including a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town centre, just moments away.

Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS

Our property for rent in Hertford, Hertfordshire gives you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community on the doorstep. All these retirement homes 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 too.

Assisted living to make life easier

We’ll help you take care of the little things—as well as the bigger chores—so you can focus on doing what you love. You’ll enjoy beautiful communal spaces, including the well-appointed lounge with free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system, a subsidised restaurant and a landscaped garden with seating. Our communal facilities are social hubs with a packed calendar of (entirely optional) events, clubs and parties.

There’s a friendly manager on-site 24/7, an hour’s domestic support each week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care should you need it. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too!

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Key development information

Edward House

Pegs Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8FQ View on map

Opening hours: Viewing by appointment only

0800 201 4811

Rent

1 bed from £3,925 pcm

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Local amenities are close to the development
Fantastic bistro style restaurant serving hot food and snacks
Bright and airy Wellness Suite
Beautiful sunny landscaped gardens with communal patio
Spacious communal lounge
Friendly qualified team on site 24/7, 365 days a year

Key Features Key Features for Edward House

Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Fire detection
Intruder alarm
Camera entry system
Underfloor heating
24/7 call system
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Estates Manager
Communal lounge
Wellness suite

Useful documents

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Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at Edward House

Pegs Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8FQ

Bus stop
Castlegate Surgery
Hertford Castle Bowls Club
The White Horse Pub

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Edward House is situated on Pegs Lane, just 0.1 miles from Hertford Castle.

Within 0.5 miles of the development, you’ll find a Sainsbury’s supermarket, banks and a pharmacy. You’ll also find many restaurants and bars, as well as a library and a Post Office.

Outside the city centre, Panshanger Park is 1.4 miles from Edward House and the golf courses of Essendon Country Club are 6 miles away.

Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

Retirement living in Hertford

Dating back to the 10th century, Hertford is a charming old market town that offers a wealth of history and character. Its picturesque landscape is defined by the convergence of four rivers—the Beane, Rib, Mimram, and Lea—before they flow into the River Thames. This scenic setting is complemented by lush greenery, with mature trees lining the riverbanks, creating a serene environment for leisurely walks and picnics.

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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.

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These properties are available for rent

Our retirement rentals give you a quick, easy and stress-free way to enjoy life in our friendly communities—and service charge is included in the monthly rental price.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2018

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy Stone community. Did you know? No service charge is payable when you rent.

Reservation deposit* £500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

An Assured Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move at the end of 12 months, then you can serve notice after 10 months to give two months’ notice. The notice period is always two months.

If you’d like to move into a McCarthy Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us 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 also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.

Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.

All payments for our retirement rentals 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 (if applicable) and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant

Examples show prices available at this development

We don't make a penny from our service charges

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

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.

The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living PLUS development, including the wages for the Managers (on-site 24/7), Chef and support staff, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:

gardening and external maintenance
external window cleaning
lift maintenance
keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
keeping the guest suite in tip top condition
subsidising the meals in the bistro

We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.

Our Retirement Living PLUS communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 70’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living PLUS developments.

This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.

Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

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Property advice

Is it better to rent or buy in retirement?

Should you rent or buy a retirement property? Read about the pros and cons from our expert, Tannaz Bhoot, Head of Rentals at McCarthy Stone.

Property advice

“Renting has been the best decision we could’ve made.”

Laurence and Brenda Bruce, both 92, made the life-changing decision to move from their large home in Moray, Scotland, to a two-bedroom retirement apartment in Gloucester, where they’ve found a flexible and supportive lifestyle close to family at Llanthony Place.

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Expert insight into our retirement homes service charges

Did you know we don’t make a penny from our services? Our McCarthy Stone experts explain how we set fair service charges for our retirement homes. Learn more.

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What Retirement Living PLUS is Really Like

A Retirement Living PLUS property could be perfect for your retirement. Here, McCarthy Stone explain what Retirement Living PLUS is really like by answering some key questions and by speaking with our residents.

The great thing about living here is that you are not hampered by all the normal tasks associated with running a home – all the gardening, roofing and guttering is all done for you.

Mrs Grounds, McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Jacob Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 21^st May, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

Edwin Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TB (Sat Nav CB10 2JP)

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Jacob Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Norton Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 21^st May, 3:00pm to 4:30pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Norton Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call The Cloisters home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 28^th May, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BB

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call The Cloisters home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Lionheart Court home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 28^th May, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

Tesco Store, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1NP

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Lionheart Court home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

12^th Jun, 11:00am to 3:30pm

High Street, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6LH

Join us for an exclusive Open Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Uplands Place so special.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

Visit Our Open Event

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

17^th–18^th Jun, 10:30am to 5:00pm

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

Join us for an exclusive Open Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Walter House so special.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

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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.

Edward House

Over 70s retirement property for rent in Hertford, Hertfordshire

Key development information

Edward House

Rent

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for Edward House

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at Edward House

Retirement living in Hertford

We're here to help every step of the way

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