Fern Court
81 Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BH
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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Over 60s retirement property for rent in Sketty, Swansea
Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Sketty, Swansea.
Set in private south-facing landscaped gardens and close to Singleton Park, Fern Court offers peace and tranquillity 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.
Easy independent living for the over 60s
All our retirement property for rent in Sketty is 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.
Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.
What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.
Key development information
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 Key Features for Fern Court
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Mobility scooter room
- Underfloor heating
- Landscaped gardens
- Close to amenities
- Low maintenance
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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 01/06/2017
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.
* 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.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.
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.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about moving into our retirement rentals.
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.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about deposits.
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.
Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.
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.
What is included in the service charge
- 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 from Guest Suite and sundry income
We're here to help every step of the way
Key features of our retirement properties
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.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.
Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.
Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.
Costs in Retirement Living PLUS developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.
Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.
The majority of McCarthy Stone retirement properties increase in value when resold. The resales team has a unique understanding of retirement living, enabling us to communicate all the benefits clearly, and a waiting list of customers for some retirement developments.
We’re continuing to improve our retirement housing to ensure properties retain their value.
This includes:
- Expanding upon and improving internal space with things like ensuites, walk-in wardrobes, level-access showers, ergonomic design, hidden care, walk out balconies and more.
- Setting up in-house management services teams dedicated to high standards for customers.
- Removing exit fees* and introducing 999-year leases.
Much more than a financial investment
It’s also important to remember that our retirement homes are not simply a financial investment, they are an investment in the quality of life for our customers and their families. Our customers are buying into a lifestyle based around security, comfort, friendship, ease of maintenance, support on hand, community, safety and well-being.
To learn more about our resales service, speak to a member of our resales team on 0345 556 4104 or email [email protected].
*A 1% contribution of the resale price still applies upon resale. This goes into the sinking fund (the contingency fund) for each development, which covers maintenance. There is also a small admin fee to cover the costs of checking that the incoming occupier meets the terms of the deed of conditions. Please contact our Property Transfer team on 01202 508299 for more details.
Meet the team at Fern Court
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Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.
Your local amenities at Fern Court
81 Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BH
- Bus Stop
- Gower College Swansea Sports Centre
- Library
- Sketty Medical Centre
- Vivian Arms
- Tesco
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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Retirement living in Sketty
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.
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