Hewson Court

Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QF

Rentals available

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.

*T&Cs apply

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Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Hexham, Northumberland

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Hexham, Northumberland.

Hewson Court in Hexham, offers a range of Retirement Living properties by McCarthy Stone for the over 60s, including 23 one-bed and 20 two-bed apartments complete with private patios and Juliet balconies. These retirement homes in Hexham are located close to a number of local amenities, such as shops, the bus station and Hexham General Hospital.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale and rent in Hexham is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Key development information

Hewson Court

Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QF View on map

Opening hours: Open by Appointment only

0800 201 4811

Purchase

1 bed from £230,000

Rental available

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Ideally located in the beautiful market Town of Hexham
A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
Elegant communal lounge to socialise in with friends and neighbours
Excellent transport links with easy access to surrounding towns and villages
Expertly designed apartments with ease of living in mind
Dedicated House Manager to run the development day-to-day

Key Features Key Features for Hewson Court

Camera entry system
Guest suite
House Manager
Car parking
Communal lounge
Guest parking
Landscaped gardens
Mobility scooter room
24/7 call system

Useful documents

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Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at Hewson Court

Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QF

Bus stop 0.01 miles
Hexham General Hospital 0.08 miles
Train 0.3 miles
Waitrose 0.4 miles

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The development is adjacent to Hexham hospital and is just under 0.5 miles from the town centre. The town’s historic and famous Abbey is also only 0.6 miles away.

You’ll also find plenty of transport options in the area, including several local bus services, the nearby A69 and Hexham train station, which is only 0.4 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.

Retirement living in Hexham

These Retirement Living properties are located only a stone's throw away from the picturesque market town of Hexham, which has plenty to offer anyone looking for a full and active retirement. More information about Hexham

Support and advice

Including help claiming money you didn't know you were entitled to.

Try before you buy

Want to be 110% sure? Ask us about a complimentary stay.

A smooth move

Help with decluttering, packing, moving and the finances too.

Part exchange

The choice of a guaranteed sale and faster, easier move.

Services covered

Did you know we don't make a penny from the monthly service charge?

Pets are welcome

Pet friendly retirement homes - that's true for our rentals too.

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Retirement Living

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Bedrooms 1–2 beds available

Shared Ownership £122,500/£281 pcm
Purchase from £274,950

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These properties are available for sale and rent

We’ve 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 01/06/2021

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 and 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 we’ll buy the property from you 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:

Valuation:
Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property.
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.
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. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. 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? No service charge is payable when you rent.

Reservation deposit* £500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

An Assured 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 at the end of 12 months, then you can serve notice after 10 months to give two months’ notice. The notice period is always two months.

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.

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.

All payments for our retirement rentals 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 (if applicable) and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

1 bedroom apartment £52.92 per week reviewed annually
Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

Examples show prices available at this development

We don't make a penny from our service charges

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

Contemporary spaces

With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.

Ergonomic design

Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.

Safety and security

Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.

Energy efficient

Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.

The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living development, including the House Manager’s wages, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:

gardening and external maintenance
external window cleaning
lift maintenance
keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
keeping the guest suite in tip top condition

We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.

Our Retirement Living communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 60’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living developments.

This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.

Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

Joanne

Sales

Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.

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Property advice

Is it better to rent or buy in retirement?

Should you rent or buy a retirement property? Read about the pros and cons from our expert, Tannaz Bhoot, Head of Rentals at McCarthy Stone.

Property advice

“Renting has been the best decision we could’ve made.”

Laurence and Brenda Bruce, both 92, made the life-changing decision to move from their large home in Moray, Scotland, to a two-bedroom retirement apartment in Gloucester, where they’ve found a flexible and supportive lifestyle close to family at Llanthony Place.

Property advice

Expert insight into our retirement homes service charges

Did you know we don’t make a penny from our services? Our McCarthy Stone experts explain how we set fair service charges for our retirement homes. Learn more.

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News & community

Construction Minister Anne Marie Trevelyan visits Hexham

Construction Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan was in Hexham on Thursday 29 July to visit Hewson Court

News & community

Journey Enterprises

North East Disability Charity Receives A Special Donation

News & community

McCarthy Stone unveil name for latest retirement development in Hexham

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Local Café

In local community

There’s a lovely café close by, idea for a cuppa and cake with friends.

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Local Restaurants

In local community

You’ll find a range of eating places to suit all tastes close to this development.

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Historic Attraction

In local community

You’ll find a significant historic attraction close to this development.

Nature Walks

In local community

This development is ideally placed for walking trails and nature spotting.

Open Spaces

In local community

We’re close to an attractive park/open space that is perfect short walks.

We were attracted to the development because it offered us the peace of mind of being able to leave the apartment without having to worry about security. We have just come back from a holiday knowing that whilst we were away we could lock up and leave knowing our home was completely safe and secure.

John and Jackie Hayward, McCarthy Stone Homeowners

Welcome Wednesday

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 21^st May, 10:30am to 12:30pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

192-194 Hollywood Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5BU

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Clothier Manor home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Shared Ownership Information Day

Whilst you're here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments or relax in the homeowners lounge with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake.

This is the perfect opportunity to come and discover the comfort and community feel that makes the McCarthy Stone lifestyle so special.

28^th May, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

192-194 Hollywood Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5BU

Join us and meet our friendly team here at Clothier Manor to find out more about our Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme.

Whilst you're here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments or relax in the homeowners lounge with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake.

This is the perfect opportunity to come and discover the comfort and community feel that makes the McCarthy Stone lifestyle so special.

17^th–21^st Jun, 11:00am to 4:00pm

192-194 Hollywood Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 5BU

Join us for an exclusive Open Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Clothier Manor so special.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

Smooth Move

To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.

*T&Cs apply View details

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.

Hewson Court

Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Hexham, Northumberland

Key development information

Hewson Court

Purchase

Rental available

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for Hewson Court

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at Hewson Court

Retirement living in Hexham

We're here to help every step of the way

Similar retirement developments nearby

Former Matthew Charlton Site | Hexham

Clothier Manor | Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:

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Retirement Living

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