Highclere House

98 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DB

Rentals available

According to Age UK, every year £2.8 billion in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people, meaning over a million pensioner households are missing out*.

Our Entitlements Manager, Aleks Clayton can offer you free advice, help you fill in the forms and follow up on progress with an application, so if you're looking to purchase a McCarthy Stone property contact Aleks today.

*Source: Age UK - Benefit take-up and older people, January 2024

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Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for rent in Hatfield, Hertfordshire

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

Welcome to Hatfield - a perfect marriage of old and new, from the charming Old Hatfield village with the splendid grounds and grandeur of Hatfield House - to the modern retail Mecca of The Galleria: a shopper's paradise filled with high-street favourites, designer brands, cafes and restaurants. With everything you could want right on your doorstep and London only a short-hop away, Hatfield has fast become a highly popular place to live.

Our luxury two bedroom apartments at our Retirement Living development Highclere House have been beautifully built and designed for you to get the best out of life. With modern design offering bright and airy spaces with a wealth of smart design features and flawless finishing touches. Every apartment is decorated perfectly in a tasteful and contemporary style, and you can expect the very best in high-end integrated appliances, and all the latest security systems as standard.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for rent in Hatfield 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

Highclere House

98 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DB View on map

Opening hours: By Appointment Only

0800 201 4811

Rent

2 beds from £2,550 pcm

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Walking distance to Hatfield train station, with direct lines to London
Short walk to the prestigious Hatfield House, with beautiful grounds to enjoy
Dedicated House Manager
Independent bakers, fish & chip shop, and florist all just a stone’s throw away
Gastro pub, The Red Lion located around the corner, serving delicious food, and buzzing with atmosphere
Residents enjoy regular coffee mornings each Friday

Key Features Key Features for Highclere House

Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Fire detection
Intruder alarm
Camera entry system
24/7 call system
House Manager
Guest suite
Communal lounge
Close to amenities
Pets allowed

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Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at Highclere House

98 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DB

Simmons Bakery
Bus stop
Convenience Store
Fish and Chips

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The development is located near plenty of beautiful greenery, with Hatfield Park 0.9 miles away. It has stunning gardens, woodland walks and the grand Hatfield House.

If you want to travel further afield, there are strong transport links. You are just 0.3 miles from Hatfield Train Station, which has direct lines to Cambridge and London King’s Cross.

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.

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Retirement living in Hertfordshire

With historic buildings, scenic countryside and London just a short journey away, retiring to Hertfordshire really can give you the best of both worlds. At our retirement properties in Hertfordshire, you’ll have a number of popular sights and attractions close to home, including a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. More information about Hertfordshire

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

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Interactive site plan

These properties are available for rent

Our retirement rentals give you a quick, easy and stress-free way to enjoy life in our friendly communities—and service charge is included in the monthly rental price.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2020

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

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

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council tax
Phone / Broadband
TV licence / TV service

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How much is the service charge?

Renting? You don't pay service charges

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.

Samantha

Sales

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

Elizabeth

Manager

Here in office hours to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.

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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.

News & community

McCarthy Stone honours Hatfield aircraft with development naming

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Coffee Morning

At development

Join your fellow homeowners in the lounge for an informal chat over coffee and cake.

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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

In local community

This development has an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby.

Shopping Centre

In local community

This community is close to big brand and independent shops.

Local Pub

In local community

There’s a popular pub nearby with a menu packed with British classics.

Our House Manager brings a big smile on everybody’s face because she’s so good at organising things for us and keeping us all happy. We had a lovely musical night, we all sat watching a video of Andrew Ray and we had our lovely glasses of wine and nibbles.

Sylvia, McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

Edwin Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TB (Sat Nav CB10 2JP)

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 Jacob Place 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.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

Tesco Store, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1NP

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 Lionheart Court 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.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

Barnsdale Drive Westcroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4DU

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 Bluebell House 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.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

High Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BB

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 The Cloisters 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.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 1^st Apr 2026

24 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9UX

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 Campbell House 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.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH

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 Norton Place 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.

One Month Rent Free

Enjoy one month rent free or a contribution to your removals* on selected properties.

Call today on 0800 201 4811 for more information

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Free Entitlements Advice

According to Age UK, every year £2.8 billion in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people, meaning over a million pensioner households are missing out*.

*Source: Age UK - Benefit take-up and older people, January 2024

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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.

Highclere House

Over 60s retirement property for rent in Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Key development information

Highclere House

Rent

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for Highclere House

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at Highclere House

Retirement living in Hertfordshire

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