Find out more about age-exclusive living at Glebe Court by visiting the new Show Suite. Call 0800 201 4811 now to book your viewing.
Situated in a leafy residential suburb just 2.5 miles from Romsey, this proposed retirement property has everything needed to enjoy a fulfilling retirement. Next door to the development, you'll find the local Co-op, providing all your essentials and fresh groceries in no time at all. Abbotswood Community Centre is also on your doorstep, giving you the perfect opportunity to get involved with the local community and try a range of classes and hobbies.
The proposed development will accommodate 20 one and 16 two-bedroom properties, including a number of apartments with private balconies. Expertly designed to meet the needs of those in retirement, each apartment blends functionality with luxury and convenient and ergonomic design tricks such as higher plug sockets and appliances.
A stunning landscaped garden will take the pressure off maintaining your own and gives homeowners a scenic place in which to unwind. In addition to this, our Romsey development will have a beautiful communal lounge, where residents can meet up, socialise and get stuck in to McCarthy Stone community events.
As a resident at this retirement development, you'll be provided with high-quality, intelligent property features such as a 24-hour emergency call system and door video entry. Our dedicated House Manager and staff will help you with all your needs, while our beautiful on-site guest suites mean that visiting family and friends can enjoy the most comfortable stay.
Getting around and discovering the nearby area will be a breeze with this development's excellent transport links. There are bus stops located directly outside the property, taking you to local and nearby transport hubs, including Romsey train station, which is just a 15-minute direct trip. Our on-site scooter store and parking enables you to have greater control of where you travel.
Closer to home, all our properties are fully accessible, with ramps where needed and lifts to all floors. Whether you plan on heading to the garden or lounge, you'll be able to relax wherever you want with ease.

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‘Buying off-plan’ means buying a property around six months before it’s finished. From first choice of features to early bird offers, there are loads of benefits.
Development Highlights
- On-site House Manager
- Located in a peaceful suburb just 10 minutes from Romsey
- Local Co-op within 100 yards from site
- Abbotswood community centre is on your doorstep
- Sophisticated video entry and 24/7 call system
- Excellent transport links by bus and train
Key Features
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- House Manager
- Landscaped gardens
- Car parking
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Pets allowed
- Mobility scooter room
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Glebe Court 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 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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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 03/11/2022
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 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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Join us at one of our events
- 5 Dec to 9 Dec10:30 - 17:00
Christmas Open Week
5th DecGlebe Court, Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0ESChristmas Open Week at Glebe Court
Join us at our Festive Week, Tues 5th - Sat 9th Dec, from 10:30am - 5pm.
Come and view the stunning apartments and indulge on freshly made mince pies and a festive hot drink.
When you visit, we'll give you a box of chocolates made by artisan chocolatier Chococo as a Christmas gift.
Experience what age-exclusive living is all about by viewing the social areas too, such as the warmly styled homowner's lounge and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Our friendly team will be on hand to give you information on the flexible purchase options, as well as the latest offers when you decide to reserve before Christmas.
Don't delay, register your interest by calling 0800 201 4811 today.
- Every Wednesday11:00 - 13:00
Welcome Wednesday
Every WednesdayNext event: 13th DecGlebe Court, Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0ESWelcome Wednesday at Glebe Court: STARTING FROM WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER
Come and see our lovely development here at Glebe Court. Join us for coffee and light refreshments every Wednesday in the communal lounge and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle.
You'll meet Julie, the Sales Consultant who will tell you all about the facilities at Glebe Court. While you're here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning apartments. Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
Don't delay, secure your place at our Welcome Wednesday by calling 0800 201 4811 today.
Living in Romsey
The surrounding area to this development is leafy, peaceful and perfect for families and nature lovers of all ages. Several playgrounds can be reached nearby, while Fishlake Meadows nature reserve, is just a quick journey from your front door. In the same amount of time, you can also reach Brentry Woodland, Hillier Arboretum and the Sir Harold Hillier gardens.
For those who fancy travelling further afield, Stagecoach runs the no. 66 service between Romsey and Winchester, with several easy-to-access routes. In fact, one of these routes travels along Braishfield Road, just to the front of the property. Wheelers also operate services on local routes and there is a free summer bus that links with Romsey Train Station.
The historic centre is easily accessed from this development either by public transport or car. There's plenty to do here, with the beautiful Romsey Abbey being a sought-after destination for locals and tourists alike. This Norman abbey, originally built during the 10th century, remains in impressive condition. Immaculate gardens and surrounding greenery add to its charm and are ideal for leisurely, low impact walks. The historic landmarks, Broadlands and the peaceful War Memorial Park are also excellent locations for relaxing activities.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Nightingale Surgery
- Whitenap Post Office
- Co-op
Situated to the north east of Romsey town centre, the development is close to a variety of amenities and attractions. Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is just 0.9 miles away, while the historic Romsey Abbey is 2.2 miles away.
Romsey also offers plenty of transport options, including Romsey train station, which can be found 2 miles from the development.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode may be newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
The Team at Glebe Court

Offers Too Good To Miss
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.
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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- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.