Get the pick of the properties! Foundry Place Retirement Living PLUS apartments now available to reserve off-plan. Call 0800 201 4811 to find out more.
Located at the former Ingate Ironworks on Gosford Road, Beccles, Suffolk, this gorgeous new Retirement Living PLUS development comprises of 55 one and two bedroom retirement apartments for sale - or for rent – exclusive to the over 70s. Foundry Place is located right in the heart of the charming town centre, with a train station very close by, as well as the pretty River Waveney – ideal for picturesque afternoon strolls and tranquil boat trips.
Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS
In these delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living PLUS apartments, 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’d find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly Manager onsite at all times and a chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking – or just fancy a barista-style coffee with a friend. An hour’s domestic support every week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care on tap should you need it. Pets are welcome too!
Low maintenance and sociable
This Retirement Living development in Beccles is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a luxurious lounge with free Wi-Fi and a large, landscaped garden - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There will also be a hotel-style guest suite as a convenient alternative to your spare room when people come to stay. The communal facilities at our developments become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.
Safe and secure
All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction to ensure they are a joy to live in. As well as being well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, they have the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times.
Development Highlights
- A range of stunning retirement apartments in pretty Beccles
- Located in the town centre with a train station nearby
- A chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking
- Pet are welcome
- Landscaped gardens
- Manager on site 24/7
Key Features
- 24 hour staffing
- Car parking
- Camera entry system
- Care provisions
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- Lifts to all floors
- Mobility scooter room
- Wheelchair access
Retirement Living at Foundry Place

Watch a CGI video that brings the exterior of this development to life.
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 01/01/2021
* 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
- 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
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.

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Come and Visit Us
- 31 May11:00 - 15:00
Jubilee Celebration
Elliott Garrood Gardens, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9RAWe are delighted to invite you to join us at Foundry Place and Elliott Garrood Gardens to celebrate The Queens Platinum Jubilee, from 11.00am until 3.00pm on Tuesday 31st May 2022.
We will be opening up our developments and sharing our wonderful facilities with your to mark this special occasion. Everyone is welcome, there will be something for all to enjoy. We can’t wait to see you there.
Please call 0800 201 4811 to confirm your attendance, thank you.
Offers Too Good To Miss
Apartment of the Month - No.5
Reserve apartment 5, a lovely one bedroom property at Foundry Place before the end of May and receive this exciting offer!
Apartment 5, benefits from a spacious living/dining room with a separate kitchen to the rear of the living area complete with oven, hob, fridge freezer and extractor. The bedroom has a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and there is also a useful storage cupboard located in the hall. This beautiful apartment looks out onto the stunning development gardens at Foundry Place.
Reserve before the end of May and you will also receive our Service Charge Paid for 1 year* offer and we’ll also pay £2,500 towards your estate agent fees and will help with legal fees. Plus we will also offer you the services of our free specialist removal service!
Apartment 5 is available to purchase and view now at £225,950 - please contact our friendly sales team to find out more about this exciting offer!
* Reserve by 31st May 2022. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please ask the Sales Consultant for further information. T&Cs apply.
Featured Property of the Month - No.6
Our featured apartment of the month is Apartment 6 ,a stunning one bedroom property at Foundry Place.
Apartment 6 is a one-bedroom property. The spacious living/dining room has a door which opens out to a patio which looks out onto the landscaped gardens at the side of the development. The separate fully fitted kitchen comes complete with oven, hob, fridge freezer and extractor. The bedroom benefits from a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and the shower room is adjacent to the bedroom. There is also a useful storage cupboard located in the hall.
Reserve before the end of May and also receive our Service Charge Paid for 1 year* offer and we’ll also pay £2,500 towards your estate agent fees and will help with legal fees. Plus we will also offer you the services of our free specialist removal service!
Apartment 6 is available to purchase and view now - please contact our friendly sales team to find out more about this exciting offer!
* Reserve by 31st May 2022. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please ask the Sales Consultant for further information. T&Cs apply.
Fix your service charge
Reserve an apartment at Foundry Place and fix your service charge from the moment you move in. Fixing your costs provides you with confidence when budgeting and peace of mind that you won’t be burdened with any unexpected costs in the future.*
*T&Cs apply. Only available at Foundry Place, Beccles and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer can be withdrawn at any time.
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.

"This might sound stupid to you but I think this will lengthen my life because where I was lonesome sometimes, I feel happy inside since I've been with McCarthy Stone."
Things to do in Beccles
The town centre is only a couple of minutes away from the development. Consisting of market squares and winding streets, Beccles contains a number of independent shops, cafes and restaurants and is home to everything from designer fashion stores to delicatessens. Set among rolling countryside on the banks of the River Waveney, festivals and entertainment events such as Beccles Carnival, The Duck Race and the Late Night Christmas Event are held throughout the year.
The River Waveney is the real star of the town, and these placid waterways are a great way to spend an afternoon. Day boats can all be hired, but a skippered boat provides the perfect way to explore the surroundings. Beccles Lido is the place to be in the summer months with a heated outdoor swimming pool and areas for sunbathing.
If you're interested in history, then Beccles also provides plenty to discover. Once a flourishing Saxon sea port, Beccles contains a number of Grade 1 listed buildings, including the Leman House in Ballygate, which is the home of the Beccles Museum. The 97 ft. Bell Tower is another historical landmark in the town. Detached from the main body of the church, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Guided tours are available at certain times of the year.
Situated on Gosford Road, this new development benefits from its central Beccles location.
There are many shops nearby, including a Co-op Food and a Tesco Superstore, which are both 0.4 miles away. There is also a theatre just 0.3 miles from the development.
Further afield, the busy city of Norwich is 16 miles away and can be reached by train, bus or car.
Getting to Location
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