Set in private south-facing landscaped gardens and close to Singleton Park, Fern Court offers peace and tranquility just 2 miles outside the city centre. All of our apartments (14 one bedroom and 31 two bedroom apartments) were designed to make your day-to-day living easier. Each has a spacious lounge, ample storage and a waist-height oven and plug sockets to avoid unnecessary bending or lifting. Every apartment has its own balcony and the communal lounge and gardens are great spaces for residents to socialise, and with car parking, a cycle store and a scooter room available, you're free to explore the local area and beyond, however you like to travel.
Our retirement apartments offer you the opportunity to own your own home without taking on the burdens of maintaining a large property. All building maintenance is taken care of, and you can feel confident knowing that the House Manager is in control of the development's day-to-day running. Should an emergency arise, the House Manager is on hand during office hours and the 24/7 call system provides round-the-clock support. So, along with the camera entry system and guaranteed accessibility throughout, you can feel completely safe and secure in your new home, giving you time to enjoy the finer things in life.
Situated in Sketty, Swansea, there are plenty of local amenities on the doorstep, including two supermarkets, a bank, several restaurants, a bakery and much more. St Paul's Parish Centre is just up the road, where dance classes, social gatherings and community meetings are regularly held. Singleton Hospital is also less than a mile away.
Development Highlights
- 0.4 miles to Brynmill Park and Singleton Park
- Local amenities located nearby including Sainsbury's
- South facing landscaped gardens
- Close to The Gower and Mumbles
- Washer/dryer in all apartments
- Only 2 miles to Swansea city centre
Key Features
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Mobility scooter room
- Underfloor heating
- Landscaped gardens
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Fern Court has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, guest suite and communal areas including homeowners' 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 01/06/2017
* 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 Fern Court

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Living in Sketty
A stone's throw from the development is the glorious Singleton Park. Home to Swansea Botanical Gardens, a lake with pedaloes, a children's play area and crazy golf, it's a great place to spend some time with the family. And with acres of unadorned green space, it's also the perfect place for a quiet stroll.
If you enjoy being by the sea, you couldn't find a much better spot than Swansea Bay. It stretches from the dunes near Swansea Marina to Mumbles Pier, offering all that a great pier should, from fish and chips and ice cream to an amusements arcade and boating lake. And if it's a beach day you want, you need look no further than Caswell Bay - popular with families and surfers alike, it is wheelchair accessible and boasts spectacular views across the bay.
For similarly magnificent sights, head to Clyne Gardens. Internationally famous for its collections of certain plant species and annual displays, it features fantastic collections of rare species, a bluebell wood and a beautiful wild flower meadow, to name but a few.
Any rugby fans might be interested to know that the Liberty Stadium, home of the Ospreys, is only around 4 miles away, and for those who enjoy a slightly slower paced sport, Swansea Bowls Club is nestled just above Swansea Bay and always welcomes new members.
You may also consider joining the local Swansea group of the University of the Third Age (U3A). This adult learning organisation is for those who have completed their career or finished raising their family. It provides opportunities to learn new skills, pursue interests, form new friendships and have new experiences.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Gower College Swansea Sports Centre
- Library
- Sketty Medical Centre
Found on Gower Road, Fern Court is only 510 feet from a Tesco Express, a Sainsbury’s Local and a pharmacy.
In the local area, Swansea Botanical Gardens are 0.5 miles away and Wales National Pool is 1 mile away. Additionally, the nearest golf course is Ashleigh Road, which is 1.5 miles from the development.
The seafront and Singleton Park Boating Lake are also only 1.2 miles from Fern Court.
Getting to Location
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