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Goldwyn House, Communal Lounge
Retirement Living PLUS at McCarthy Stone
Featuring a stylish selection of one and two bedroom apartments, exclusively for retirees, Goldywn House is proving a popular choice for those seeking an active and sociable retirement.
Each modern apartment features a fully fitted kitchen and shower room, finished to a high standard. 24-hour emergency call systems are in place throughout the property for peace of mind and security.
McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS properties are designed to be age exclusive, providing specific amenities for those 70 and over. With a mobility scooter charging room and parking available, residents can enjoy the local area and all that it has to offer with ease and comfort.
Thanks to its location within the London commuter belt, Borehamwood offers great train connections to the capital. Trains to St Pancras station take just 23 minutes and the A1, M1 and M25 are easily accessible. Bus services also link Borehamwood with New Barnet, Edgware and North London. Hatfield, Stanmore and Watford can also be reached via Uno bus services.
Within the property itself, residents have access to a Communal Lounge featuring Wi-Fi access and a beautiful patio area leading to landscaped gardens which will be fully maintained so that you and your guests can enjoy time outdoors without the hassle of regular upkeep. An Estate Manager is also available onsite to help with any domestic enquiries. Day-to-day assistance is available for those who would like some extra help within their home.
Development Highlights
- 80% sold
- 24-hour emergency call system
- On-site restaurant serving cooked meals and light bites
- Camera entry system and intruder alarms
- Wellness suite
- Dedicated Estates Team
- Landscaped gardens
- 24 hour assistance (365 days a year)
- Twice weekly mini bus service to town centre
Key Features
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Lifts to all floors
Virtual Tour
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.
Great Homes for Sale and Rent
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018
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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Living in Borehamwood
The pretty commuter town of Borehamwood sits just outside of London, offering all of the convenience and comfort of a smaller town but with the added luxury of having the capital right on your doorstep.
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The Elstree and Borehamwood Museum brings the local area and its rich history to life with a variety of historical items and photographs. The Elstree area has become nationally famous as a centre for television and film thanks to the busy production studios.
A small convenience store is located just a short walk from the development, whilst a small high street area can be found just a mile away, offering supermarkets, high street banks, a Post Office, medical centre and pharmacy, as well as several other amenities. For some retail therapy, head to the Borehamwood Shopping Park, which includes a number of high street brands.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Lidl
- Petrol Station
- Toby Carvery
The development is 1.3 miles from Elstree & Borehamwood Train Station, while The Ark Theatre is just 1 mile away.
For sports fans, Meadow Park (home of Borehamwood Football Club) is just 1 mile away. It also hosts the home matches of Arsenal Women Football Club, the Arsenal youth teams and Watford Reserves.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
The Team at Goldwyn House
Offers Too Good To Miss
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WIN A £20,000 JOHN LEWIS HOME MAKEOVER!
Reserve a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment by 31st July 2022, for the chance to win a £20,000 makeover* with the John Lewis Home team. As well as this incredible top prize, everyone that reserves by 31st July 2022 will receive a £500 John Lewis Gift Card*. But that’s not all! If you book a guided tour of our developments by 31st July 2022 you’ll receive a £20 John Lewis Gift Card* as a thank you.
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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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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.