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Goldwyn House, Communal Lounge
Why Goldwyn House?
Goldwyn House is proving a popular choice for those seeking an active and sociable retirement. Our residents enjoy some lovely activities in the communal lounge, and you will often find them enjoying quiz nights and bingo afternoons. Why not come along and visit this vibrant retirement community for yourself.
About Borehamwood
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.
Assisted Living, when and if you need it.
As well as owning your own property and benefiting from a stylish homeowners' lounge and a beautifully landscaped and well-maintained garden, you'll receive the extra care and support you need. Our care packages are completely flexible and will be tailored to your individual needs. A team of trained staff will be on hand 24 hours a day, led and overseen by a dedicated Estates Manager. And, with a 24-hour emergency call system and a camera entry system, we've got your safety and security covered. Plus, with a bistro on site, and even a salon, you won't need to leave the development estate if you don't feel like it.
Development Highlights
- Retirement Living PLUS - exclusive to the over 70s
- On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus
- Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
- Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager, Anna, to handle day-to-day running of the community
- Residents enjoy quiz nights, bingo & Sunday afternoon movies
- Once a week mini bus service to town centre
Key Features
Bistro- Estates Manager
- 24/7 call system
- Camera entry system
- Wheelchair access
- Communal lounge
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
- Salon
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 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 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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"We're much happier. Well I am, yes! I mean I did have some doubts, what am I going to do, you know, stuck in a two-bedroom apartment all day long with nothing to do. Now I am working out when am I going to get a break!"
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
Move For Free
Reserve a property at this development between 1st January and 26th April 2024 and we'll pay your Stamp Duty and help towards your legal, estate agent and moving fees*.
*Terms and conditions apply
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.