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Elizabeth Place

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Retirement Living PLUS at Elizabeth Place

Bistro

Bedroom

Kitchen

Living room

Shower room

Elizabeth Place at dusk

Shared ownership (50% example share/50% rent)

2 beds from
£160,000/£367 pcm

Purchase

1 bed from
£199,995

Rent (Includes service charge)

1 bed from
£1,995 pcm
2 beds from
£2,965 pcm

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0800 201 4811

This popular development only has a small amount of properties available now to purchase or rent, so why wait as we don't want you to miss out.

A Retirement Living PLUS development in the desirable town of Market Harborough. Our Elizabeth Place development features 34 one bedroom and 24 two bedroom apartments exclusively available to the over 70s.

Security is ensured throughout the development, with an on-site Estates Manager, intruder alarms, camera entry doors and a 24 hour call system for residents. Every apartment and the communal spaces is fitted with fire detection equipment. Every McCarthy Stone development strives to achieve a close-knit community feel; with just 58 apartments and a sociable Communal lounge, every resident will be able to get to know their neighbours.

Each apartment in Elizabeth Place features a modern fitted kitchen complete with an integrated fridge freezer and oven, hob and hood. All windows are double glazed for energy efficiency and warmth, and we have installed Sky+ connection points for a painless set-up. All one and two bed apartments have walk-in wardrobes for added luxury. Selected one and two bed apartments feature walk-out balconies or patios.

Every homeowner has access to the entire facility, including the landscaped gardens, on site bistro, homeowners lounge, and the additional feature of the Guest Suite, available for visitors to stay overnight. The development is conveniently located on the outskirts of Market Harborough, just 100m from a Tesco Express supermarket. The train station is located 0.6 miles from the development, which connects to Derby, Nottingham and London.

Development Highlights

Retirement Living PLUS – exclusive to the over 70s
Located in the desirable town of Market Harborough
On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus
Landscaped gardens and homeowners lounge
Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community

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.

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Key Features

Estates Manager
Care provisions
Bistro
24 hour staffing
Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
Guest suite
Car parking
Wheelchair access

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 in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. 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 red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2019

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)
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

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£158.76

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£211.26

* 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.

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)
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

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£158.76

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£211.26

* Reviewed annually

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.

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? Our retirement rental prices include the service charge.

Reservation deposit*

£500.00

* 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)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
Dedicated on-site team
Weekly domestic assistance
Use of the on-site restaurant

What's not included?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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SPOTLIGHT OFFER – APARTMENT 54
APARTMENT 54 FOR £209,995*, SAVING £8,255*, WITH CURTAINS AND LIGHT FITTINGS PLUS SMOOTH MOVE - FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.
We have an amazing offer on apartment 54 just for you - move into apartment 54 at Elizabeth Place and we will pay your service charge for one year saving you £8,255*.
But that's not all! As an added bonus, we're including curtains and light fittings to brighten up your space. Say hello to a beautiful apartment at our popular Elizabeth Place development, but hurry as we only have a couple of apartments available now.

*T&Cs apply. Reservations must be made by the 30th December and go on to complete by the 29th February 2023. This offer is only available on apartment 54 at Elizabeth Place, Market Harborough. Imagery is representative. Please ask our helpful sales team for further information.
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One Month’s Rent Free or Removals Contribution
Enjoy either one month’s rent free or a contribution to your removals* on selected properties.
Call today on 0800 201 4811 for more information.
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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, no viewings 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.
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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*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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"I've thought about this and there's only one word to us that describes this place and that's "Utopia", It's absolutely fantastic!"

THE LOCAL AREA

Living in Market Harborough

The Market Harborough McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS complex is conveniently located one mile from the town centre of Market Harborough. Residents can catch the number 33 bus from the stop on Rockingham Road 0.2 miles from the complex, which reaches the main high street in five minutes. The town centre has all the local amenities residents could wish for, including plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops. You?ll also find a Post Office, a Lloyds bank, a Travel Agent and a Pharmacy.

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Old Grammar School

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The range of high street shops has something for everyone, including White Stuff, Phase Eight, East, Fat Face, New Look, Waterstones, Clarks, and WHSmith. There is also a great range of charity shops and independent boutiques, including a vintage shop and a craft store. In the centre of town is an attractive and bustling market square which hosts weekly markets and twice monthly farmers markets.

Market Harborough Facts:

23,000

people

11 miles

from Corby

Elizabeth Place

Trimbush Way, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7YH

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Bus Stop 0.2 miles
Doctors 1.2 miles
Tesco Express 0.1 miles
B&M 0.1 miles

Elizabeth Place can be found on Rockingham Road, with a Tesco Express only 0.1 miles from the development.

In the local area, there’s a train station 0.6 miles away, as well as an Aldi, Lidl and a Waitrose 0.9 miles from Elizabeth Place.

Outside the centre, Harborough Leisure Centre is 1.5 miles from the development, while Market Harborough Golf Club is 2.1 miles away.

Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system then use the postcode LE16 7YH. The official postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

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Elizabeth Place

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