With Part Exchange, you'll have a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees 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.

*T&Cs apply
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Retirement properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Southend- on Sea, Essex.

This sought-after Retirement Living development features beautifully designed one and two-bedroom apartments in one of Essex’s most popular coastal locations.

Just moments from Southend’s famous seafront, homeowners can enjoy the perfect combination of independent living, modern comfort, and a vibrant seaside lifestyle. With its attractive beaches, iconic pier, excellent local amenities, and welcoming community feel, Haydn Place is an ideal place to enjoy retirement.

What We Offer

Alongside our stylish and thoughtfully designed apartments, homeowners can enjoy access to a welcoming residents’ lounge with Wi-Fi, a state-of-the-art audio and video system, and even a pool table, making it the perfect place to relax, socialise, and spend time with friends and neighbours.

Many apartments benefit from private patios or balconies, creating bright and airy living spaces with plenty of room to sit back and enjoy the fresh coastal air. Beautifully maintained communal areas encourage residents to come together for coffee mornings, clubs, events, and informal gatherings, helping to create a friendly and sociable community. Outside, the attractive landscaped gardens provide peaceful seating areas where you can unwind with a book, enjoy a chat with neighbours, or simply soak up the surroundings.

Relaxed, Low‑Maintenance Living

Life at Haydn Place is designed to make everyday living easier. With external maintenance and gardening taken care of, you'll have more time to enjoy the things you love. Whether that's meeting friends in the homeowners' lounge, taking a stroll along the seafront, enjoying lunch at a local café, or exploring the surrounding area, you'll have the freedom to spend your retirement exactly as you choose.

Safe and Secure Living

For complete peace of mind, Haydn Place benefits from modern security features, including a secure camera entry system and 24-hour emergency call support. Residents are also supported by a friendly on-site manager, providing reassurance and practical help whenever needed.

Location

Haydn Place enjoys an excellent location close to Southend-on-Sea's bustling town centre and just a short distance from the town's award-winning coastline. Southend is famous for its seven miles of shoreline, beautiful beaches, and the world's longest pleasure pier, offering endless opportunities for relaxing walks beside the sea. Southend Pier, Cliff Gardens, and the surrounding seafront provide wonderful places to enjoy fresh air, sea views, and time outdoors. The town is home to a fantastic selection of cafés, restaurants, and traditional seaside favourites. Enjoy coffee and cake at local gems such as Utopia Coffee Lounge, Maxwells, or one of the many charming beachfront cafés dotted along the coastline.

Everyday essentials are conveniently close by, including supermarkets, healthcare services, a post office, and a variety of shops and eateries. Excellent transport connections make travelling easy too, with a bus stop nearby and Southend Victoria station offering direct rail links into London, making it simple to stay connected with family and friends. Combining the charm of coastal living with the convenience of a thriving town, Haydn Place is perfectly located whether you're looking to downsize locally or relocate to enjoy a relaxed retirement by the sea.

Key development information

Haydn Place

View on map Brighten Road, Southend- on Sea, Essex, SS1 1GD View on map

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm

0800 201 4811

Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay

  • 1 bed from £137,500/£316 pcm
  • 2 beds from £172,500/£396 pcm

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £270,000
  • 2 beds from £375,000

Rent

  • 1 bed from £2,135 pcm
  • 2 beds from £2,875 pcm

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Our service charge explained

Development highlights

  • Thoughtfully designed, modern and stylish Shaker-style kitchens with Bosch appliances
  • Conveniently situated near to amenities including supermarkets, eateries, a doctor’s surgery and post office
  • Low maintenance retirement apartments for those aged 55 and over available to buy or rent
  • Mature walled garden with seating for socialising and relaxing in warmer weather
  • Mature walled garden with seating for socialising and relaxing in warmer weather
  • Welcoming communal lounge for parties, events and meet ups with friends and neighbours
  • Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly.

Key features Key features for Haydn Place retirement properties

  • House Manager
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Communal lounge
  • Guest suite
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Pets allowed
  • 24/7 call system
  • Camera entry system
  • Wheelchair access

Explore retirement properties at Haydn Place

Haydn Place interactive site plan

These retirement homes are available for sale, rent and Shared Ownership

We’ve got a choice of flexible options to suit your lifestyles and financial circumstances. Your friendly Sales Consultant can help you choose the right one for you, so you can start planning life in your lovely new home.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 21/07/2025

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

That depends on your individual circumstances, but in many cases, service charges are lower than like-for-like costs in a previous property. Our research shows you could save over £2,300 a year on household bills in a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home*. Read about how we can save money on your cost of living.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

*Typical net saving when running a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy & Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC, and planning permission.

Usually people take between 12 to 16 weeks to complete the purchase of their new retirement home, but we will try to be as flexible as possible to suit your individual circumstances.

Once you’ve reserved your retirement property, it’s likely you’ll need to sell your current home. Part exchange means you'll have a cash buyer for your property, making the process quicker and easier.

Our Part Exchange offer includes:

  • Certainty: relax in the knowledge that you’ll move in on a set date and that the sale price is fixed.
  • Convenience: enjoy a stress-free way to sell your home without redecorating or having to prepare your home for viewings.
  • Access: to your sold property for up to two weeks after completion.
  • Financial benefits:  there is no need to pay for estate agent fees and we’ll provide up to £1,000 towards solicitor fees*.
  • A smooth move: our part exchange offer includes a free specialist removals service

Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:

  1. Valuation:
    Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property.
  2. Offer:
    You’ll receive an offer from us based on these valuations. There’s no obligation to accept, and you may get a higher price on the open market. It’s up to you whether the benefits of part exchange outweigh this.
  3. Sold:
    Should you accept this offer, we’ll work with your legal representatives to finalise the contracts — and even contribute £1,000 towards your solicitor fees*.

*T&Cs apply. Read the full T&Cs.

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents, and the majority of our resale prices increase in net value. View resale retirement homes.

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy & Stone community. Did you know? When you rent the Service Charge is paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

Reservation deposit* £150.00

An Assured Periodic Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move, you can serve two months at any time during your tenancy.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

If you’d like to move into a McCarthy & Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us 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 also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about moving into our retirement rentals.

Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about deposits.

All payments for our retirement rentals are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with a government backed scheme.

  • You can enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
  • Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
  • If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share. 
  • You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

McCarthy & Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with a government backed scheme and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.

  • If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
  • If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties. 

To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).

Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership

No. We offer a wide selection of Older Persons Shared Ownership properties across England. However, not every McCarthy & Stone development offers Older Persons Shared Ownership and not all properties at every development are eligible. If you want to know whether a specific development has Shared Ownership available you can message us online or call our friendly Sales Consultants on 0800 201 4811

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don't own.

Before entering into an Older Persons Shared Ownership agreement we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you'd like to take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor. This is to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs now and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

 
 

On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.

Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.

With Older Persons Shared Ownership you are eligible to claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs for ten years. This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included. Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership.

 

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

1-3% Ratchet model*

Pay a lower weekly cost and the contingency fee when you sell your property starts at 1%, increases to 2% after 1 year, and 3% after 2 years (capped at 3%).

  • £50.57 1 bedroom apartment
  • £75.86 2 bedroom apartment

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

Renting with McCarthy & Stone?

Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

* Service charge cost per week, reviewed annually. Examples show prices available at this development.

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Building insurance
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Professional fees
  • Emergency call system
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
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You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone

From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.

Find out more

Key features of our retirement properties

Frequently asked questions

Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.

Our Retirement Living properties are contemporary, cost-efficient and energy efficient private retirement apartments in sought-after locations. Exclusive to those aged 55 and over, you’ll benefit from a friendly on-site manager and access to communal areas like beautifully maintained gardens and sociable lounges with free wi-fi. You’ll find a community of neighbours on your doorstep and, with a calendar full of regular clubs, events and parties on offer, you’ve plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

From virtual tours to welcoming events and open days, the chance to talk to homeowners, personalised visits – or even overnight stays, our friendly sales team will walk you through all the viewing options available. Simply call us today on 0800 201 4811 to get started or alternatively book a visit or event online through your chosen retirement housing development page.

Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.

Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.

Costs in Retirement Living Plus developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

Many McCarthy & Stone retirement properties retain or increase in value when resold. The resales team has a unique understanding of retirement living, enabling us to communicate all the benefits clearly, and a waiting list of customers for some retirement developments.

Much more than a financial investment

It’s also important to remember that our retirement homes are not simply a financial investment, they are an investment in the quality of life for our customers and their families. Our customers are buying into a lifestyle based around security, comfort, friendship, ease of maintenance, support on hand, community, safety and well-being.

We’re continuing to improve our retirement housing to ensure properties retain their value.

This includes:

  • Expanding upon and improving internal space with things like ensuites, walk-in wardrobes, level-access showers, ergonomic design, hidden care, walk out balconies and more.
  • Removing exit fees* and introducing 999-year leases.

To learn more about our resales service, speak to a member of our resales team on 0345 556 4104 or email resales@mccarthyandstone.co.uk.

*A 1% contribution of the resale price still applies upon resale. This goes into the protected sinking fund (the contingency fund) for each development, which covers future major maintenance, and does not come to McCarthy & Stone. Please contact our Property Transfer team on 01202 508299 for more details.

Yes. Most of our retirement developments are more than happy for you to move in with a well-behaved pet – most of our retirement rentals are pet friendly too. Call 0800 201 4811 for details, contact us online or read more about our pet-friendly policy.

Meet the team at Haydn Place

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Brooke

Sales

Being able to make a real change to peoples lives is really rewarding, I love being there from the first visits to move in day. I love being able to see my customers become homeowners and actually seeing them in the bistros, lounges talking with everyone and enjoying their new way of life. It really is a fulfilling place to work.

Three Shells Beach in Southend on Sea, Essex

Retirement living in Southend-on-Sea

This charming coastal town is famous for its seafront and traditional British seaside feel - and the world's longest pleasure pier.

Local retirees love:

  • Easy access to supermarkets, pubs, cafes, shops, healthcare and services.
  • Beach life: walks along the sand, sunrises over the sea and scenic spots like Leigh-on-Sea make this the perfect place for a coastal retirement.
  • Green spaces, including Chalkwell Park, Priory Park and trails alongside the nearby estuary.
  • Arts and culture, with local theatres like the famous Cliffs Pavilion, museums and regular community events.
  • Sports and fitness, with golf clubs, bowls clubs, tennis clubs, walking clubs, water sports, swimming pools and more.
  • Community centres and social clubs including Age Concern’s The Haven Hub which offers everything from line dancing to book groups.
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Community news

From homeowner stories to events and fundraising, read the latest news from in and around Haydn Place.

Join us for our upcoming events

Moving Made Easy Event

Take a tour, get a feel for the community and discover the tenure options available to you. Our friendly team will be on hand to answer your questions and show you how we can help take the hassle out of moving. We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

Moving Made Easy Event

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Sep, to
Brighten Road, Southend- on Sea, Essex, SS1 1GD

Join us at Haydn Place for a Moving Made Easy Event. Meet our friendly homeowners and find out why so many wish they’d made their move sooner.

Take a tour, get a feel for the community and discover the tenure options available to you. Our friendly team will be on hand to answer your questions and show you how we can help take the hassle out of moving. We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

Special offers

Find the latest promotions and seasonal special offers here

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Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale

With Part Exchange, you'll have a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees 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

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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Apartment of the Month

Apartment 50

Don’t miss this exceptional top-floor one-bedroom apartment, featuring a double-depth balcony and a bright, spacious interior. Enjoy tranquil views over beautifully maintained south-facing gardens, filling the home with natural light throughout the day. Available to purchase at £330,000.

Find out more about Part Exchange.

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Enjoy a free overnight stay

If you’ve been wondering what life is really like at a McCarthy & Stone development, why not give it a try?

Try Before You Buy and experience the lifestyle with a free overnight stay. It’s great if you want to experience first-hand what life in a McCarthy & Stone retirement development really feels like.
You’ll have full use of the apartment and communal facilities and we’ll provide a delicious continental-style breakfast. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to meet our lovely homeowners and friendly team including the House Manager.
 
Call 0800 201 4811 to speak to our team about your stay.

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