With both the sea and the countryside within easy reach, this Retirement Living development is ideally situated for making the most of all that this beautiful area of Dorset has to offer. Located in the Branksome Park Conservation Area, charming woodlands border the rear of the site and the beach is only 1.5 miles away.
The development is made up of a mix of one, two and three bed apartments beautifully designed to suit your needs, featuring spacious living areas, ample storage space and slip-resistant ensuite bathrooms. All apartments above ground floor level have a walk out balcony, and those at ground floor level a private patio area. The apartments are split between two buildings joined by a contemporary glass walkway from where you can admire the beautifully landscaped communal garden. What’s more, a stylish outdoor courtyard area extends from a sumptuous homeowners' lounge at the development’s heart.
The running of the development is overseen by the House Manager, who is available during office hours should you need anything. Plus, in case of emergencies, a 24-hour call system is available. Security systems include a camera entry system at the communal front entrance and to ensure accessibility throughout, there are lifts to all floors.
A variety of local amenities can be found just 300 metres from the site, including a supermarket, several bars and restaurants, a hairdressers, a florist and a bakery. But, for when you’re travelling a little further afield, there is an on-site car park and scooter room which is accessible from within the building. The area is also served by excellent public transport. Nearby bus stops offer services to Poole and Bournemouth, and Branksome train station (just 600 metres away) provides links to stations between Weymouth and London Waterloo.
Development Highlights
- Vibrant community with a range of events and activities taking place on a regular basis
- Beautiful countryside and coastal scenery on the doorstep
- Large, woodland gardens with an active gardening club
- Less than 300m from local amenities
- Excellent public transport links
- Located in the Branksome Park Conservation Area
Key Features
- Landscaped gardens
- By the sea
- Communal lounge
- House Manager
- Guest suite
- Balconies
- Car parking
- Camera entry system
- Mobility scooter room
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Greenhaven has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, Guest Suite and Homeowners' lounge. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Retirement Living at McCarthy Stone

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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 01/01/2020
* 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
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
- 28 Jul14:00 - 16:00
Strawberries & Cream on the patio
Greenhaven, Lindsay Road, Poole, BH13 6FFWe are delighted to invite you to join us at Greenhaven for some delicious strawberries & cream in the stunning landscaped gardens. From 2 - 4pm on Thursday 28th July, we will be opening up our development and sharing our wonderful facilities.
Refreshments and light bites will be provided! Friends and family are welcome too, we can't wait to see you there.
Spaces are limited so call 0800 201 4811 to book.
Offers Too Good To Miss
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.
Try before you buy
If you’ve been thinking about what living in one of our developments is really like, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We are offering a complimentary two night stay in one of our fully furnished retirement apartments.
To arrange a stay call us on 0800 201 4811.

“After 54 years in our only house we were more than a little worried about moving. However, it could not have been smoother - thanks to Kate (Sales Consultant). Out of one house into our brand new warm flat with a patio onto the lovely gardens with minimum stress”
Living in Poole
Conveniently located between Poole and Bournemouth, Penn Hill has some of Dorset’s most spectacular land- and seascapes on its doorstep.
A peaceful half-hour walk along Branksome Chine or a 5-minute car journey takes you to the coast, where you can enjoy glorious Blue Flag beaches stretching for seven uninterrupted miles from Sandbanks through Bournemouth and beyond. Sandbanks itself is a picturesque historic town with a bustling quayside, brimming with great bars and restaurants. For a fun day out for all the family, Bournemouth is the place to be, being Dorset’s largest resort.
As well as being a water sports hotspot, Poole Harbour is a fantastic place to spot local wildlife and, what’s more, is a gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Stretching across 95 miles of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast is a treasure trove of fossils, dramatic scenery and fascinating museums.
And, for the golfers among you, Parkstone Golf Club is only a mile away from the development site. This course, ranked in the top 100 in Great Britain and Ireland, is a stunning heathland course interspersed with tranquil lakes and clusters of mature pines. With panoramic views across Poole Harbour, it is truly a beautiful course to play.
The development is in a peaceful spot with great transport links. It is just 0.3 miles to Branksome Train Station, which provides direct services to Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
For golfing enthusiasts, Parkstone Golf Club is 1 mile away and boasts panoramic views across Poole Harbour.
The apartments are right by the coast and only 2 miles from Bournemouth Beach, which stretches for seven glorious, uninterrupted miles.
Getting to Location
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