Located in the heart of the bustling town of Maidenhead, Elgar Place is an ideal option for those seeking a new build retirement apartment in this attractive riverside town. This modern Retirement Living development offers a collection of stylish one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over the age of 60.
Elgar Place features balconies to selected apartments and a delightful roof terrace with contemporary furniture and colourful landscaping for residents to enjoy. The apartments are light and airy, with thoughtful features such as waist-height plug sockets, a modern ivory-gloss fitted kitchen, electric kitchen window and energy efficient heating and car parking is also available to purchase.
Situated in the Royal Borough, the development benefits from excellent access to many surrounding areas of interest including: Bray, Windsor, Reading, Marlow, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe, plus significant improvements are being delivered at Maidenhead station as part of the Crossrail programme. The town centre is just a short distance away, with amenities such as Waitrose, stylish eateries and High Street stores a stone's throw from the doorstep.
Elgar Place has been named after Sir Edward William Elgar, who was an English composer. Elgar was a resident in the Maidenhead area and locally performed, taught and composed.
Now there are even more ways to make your dream move to retirement at Elgar Place. As well as buying an apartment outright, we now offer Rental options and Part Rent, Part Buy options. Contact us today to find out more.
Development Highlights
- Easy access to M4 and rail links
- Waitrose and town centre amenities on your doorstep
- Dedicated House Manager
- Safe and secure 'lock up and leave' apartments
- Stylish lounge with bi-fold doors to roof terrace
- Beautiful riverside town with historic attractions
Key Features
- Roof terrace
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Fire detection
- Intruder alarm
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Guest suite
- Balconies
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Elgar Place has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal lounge. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to explore this retirement development. Click the tabs to view each floor, with G being the Ground Floor. You’ll see that one-bedroom retirement homes are shown in yellow and two-bedroom apartments are shown in purple. Any retirement property shown in red is already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property, you’ll be given information about the sale and/or rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). You can then click on ‘view property’ to find out more.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2018
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
- Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
- Future maintenance fund
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Ground rent
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated on-site team
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Phone / broadband
- Council Tax
- TV licence / TV service
- Home and contents insurance
What is an Assured Tenancy?
Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get 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 be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.
Do I need to pay a reservation deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.
What do I have to pay before moving in?
Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.
The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.
McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.
What date are rental payments due?
All rental payments 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 and property maintenance.
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 and ground rent 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.
Living at Elgar Place

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- 21 Jul14:00 - 16:00
Join us for our Summer Garden Party
Elgar Place, 3-6 Bridge Avenue, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1RRJoin us for our Summer Garden Party at Elgar Place, Maidenhead on Thursday 21st July, 2pm-4pm.
Enjoy a glass of Pimms or Fizz and some tasty bites whilst enjoying live entertainment on our beautiful rooftop terrace.
Come along and experience the lifestyle on offer and meet the vibrant community at the heart of this development.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your place now.
Living in Maidenhead
Maidenhead lies south of the River Thames and is surrounded by the stunning Berkshire countryside. The name 'Maidenhead' originates from 'Maiden Hythe' and the town dates back to Saxon times - giving it a deep routed English history that adds character to the area.
The town is well known for its charming community spirit with a large amount of entertainment and leisure facilities found alongside restaurants and country pubs. The local cinema isn't far from Elgar Place either and there is also a vibrant town hall which offers an array of sociable activities throughout the year for you to enjoy.
A library, local arts centre and leisure centre offering numerous sports and activities is also close at hand, while history fanatics can enjoy a tour of Maidenhead Heritage Centre which was established in 1993.
Local amenities found on the doorstep of Elgar Place include; Waitrose, a florist, numerous banks and a variety of High Street names in the Nicholsons Shopping Centre. Local eateries that come highly recommended and are well worth a visit include; The Belgian Arms, Thai Orchid, Francesco's Italian and the riverside bar and restaurant, Boulters. Visit us, explore, and see for yourself the sought-after location Elgar Place offers!
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bank
- Dentist
- Hairdresser
- Marks & Spencer
Elgar Place is located on Bridge Avenue, only 0.2 miles from a Waitrose and a Sainsbury’s.
With bus stops only 150 feet from the development and the train station 0.5 miles away, there’s plenty of public transport. Additionally, you’ll find a Boots pharmacy, restaurants, banks and a range of shops within 0.3 miles.
For active retirees, there’s a leisure centre and a cinema 0.4 miles from Elgar Place. You’ll also find Maidenhead Golf Club 0.6 miles away.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system please use the following postcode: SL6 1RR. The postcode for Elgar Place is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
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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*.
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