Island View is positioned in a sought-after location on the edge of Basingstoke and has excellent transport links, yet is surrounded by peaceful countryside. Because the M3 is in easy access, travelling across South East England is a breeze and you'll be able to reach local destinations in no time. Tucked away in the residential suburb of Beggarwood, this development is close to local shops and family parks.
Generously sized one and two bedroom apartments are available throughout the development and all feature additional store rooms, fitted kitchens and fitted bathrooms. Carefully designed to consider the lifestyle and needs of every homeowner, each apartment includes convenient appliances, practical touches and luxury details. Each interior has been designed to look and feel the highest quality, with furniture and accessories having been selected to provide you with the very best in comfort and style. Private balconies provide homeowners with additional space to add a personal touch to, as well as lovely views of the surrounding area.
In addition to ample car parking, an on-site cycle store and scooter store gives residents a variety of ways to explore the local area and nearby countryside. A stunning homeowners' lounge and garden provide a change of scenery without having to leave the development, whilst a dedicated House Manager will ensure that everyone's needs are met. You can take comfort in knowing that we have comfortable guest suites for family and friends to stay in overnight, and we also have an intelligent 24-hour emergency call system and video entry system for your safety. Pets are welcome at this development and there is a Pets at Home and Vets just a 10-minute walk away.
Development Highlights
- Vibrant community with active entertainment committee
- 3 miles from Basingstoke town centre
- Excellent public transport links
- A short distance from a variety of countryside walks
- Stunning communal garden and courtyard
- On-site House Manager
Key Features
- Balconies
- Guest suite
- Car parking
- 24/7 call system
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
Virtual Tour of Island View

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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 01/01/2021
* 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
- 20 Jul13:00 - 15:00
Pimms on the patio
Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane, Basingstoke, RG23 7GUWe are delighted to invite you to join us at Island View for some delicious Pimm's on the patio. From 1 - 3pm on Wednesday 20th 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.
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.

The great thing about living here is that you are not hampered by all the normal tasks associated with running a home – all the gardening, roofing and guttering is all done for you.
Living in Basingstoke
With farms and parks on the doorstep of this development, it's an ideal retreat for those wanting to enjoy green surroundings and have access to the amenities of a town. A variety of children's playgrounds, Beggarwood Park Childrens Play Maze and a community centre are also close by, making it an excellent place for families and grandchildren to visit and explore. Just 5 miles from this development, Basingstoke is also home to plenty of museums, activities and attractions including Basing House, Willis Museum and the Crabtree Plantation. Here, you can soak up the rich history of Basingstoke, known for its bustling market site roots that date back to 1086, as recorded in the Domesday book.
Just 5 miles from this development, Basingstoke is perfect for those who want to experience some retail therapy and culture. Festival Place Shopping Centre is next to Basingstoke Railway Station and is home to high street, luxury and boutique shops and cafes that will leave you spoilt for choice. The Anvil, Haymarket Theatre and Vue Cinema can also be found close by and are wonderful spots to enjoy theatre, live performances and the latest films.
Numerous retail parks are dotted around Basingstoke and close to the retirement development, with a Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons just a 10-minute drive away. The local Sainsbury's supermarket can be reached in 4-minutes by car or 15-minutes by foot, while a Co-operative Food and Boots Pharmacy is a 3-minute walk away, offering everything you need for an essential shop.
The M3 can be accessed quickly from this development, taking you to Winchester and Farnborough in under half an hour and Southampton in just 34-minutes. Additionally, you can reach Reading, Slough, Maidenhead and Heathrow Airport in under an hour by car and train (or an hour and a half for Heathrow by train). There is also a bus stop just outside this development, that offers regular local services and links.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Cafe
- Doctors
- Sainsbury's
Located on Beggarwood Lane, this new development benefits from a prime spot adjacent to a variety of wooded areas and parks, perfect for days out with the family .
For convenience, there is a Co-op Food and a Boots Pharmacy on Beggarwood Lane, while there is a retail park 1 mile away.
Central Basingstoke is 5 miles from the development. Buses on Beggarwood Lane provide regular access to the city centre where you’ll find museums, shopping centres and the train station.
Getting to Location
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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.