If you're looking to retire to a tranquil community while remaining within easy reach of city amenities, you need look no further than our Milton Keynes Retirement Living development.
Set in the desirable area of Walnut Tree to the east of Milton Keynes, this development will offer easy access to various local amenities, from a medical centre, a gym and a supermarket to several eateries and pubs. Yet, it is just 4 miles from Milton Keynes city centre, where you'll find excellent shopping facilities and Milton Keynes Theatre, which regularly hosts the latest productions touring the country. Plus, from Milton Keynes train station you can reach London Euston in under an hour.
The development itself will reflect the small community feel of Walnut Tree. With 50 apartments (26 one-beds and 24 two-beds), you'll have the opportunity to get to know your neighbours well, with social events often run in the spacious communal lounge. Yet you'll always have the peace and quiet of your apartment should you need a little time to yourself.
As well as a beautiful landscaped garden for all homeowners to enjoy, many of the apartments will also have a little outdoor space of their own, in the form of balconies. But, with all gardening and exterior buildings maintenance covered, you'll have more free time for yourself to do the things you love.
What's more, the development will benefit from state-of-the-art security and safety features. In case of emergencies, there'll be a 24-hour call system in place, plus the House Manager will be available during office hours should you need anything. And, with camera entry and 24-hour security systems, you can enjoy added the peace of mind that comes from feeling safe and secure, whether you're at home or away.
Development Highlights
- Quiet suburb setting with a range of amenities
- Only 4 miles outside Milton Keynes centre
- Dedicated House Manager
- On-site car parking and scooter room
- Beautiful landscaped garden
- Modern communal lounge
Key Features
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- House Manager
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Balconies
- Landscaped gardens
Virtual Tour
See for yourself what Jupiter House has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, communal areas and guest suite. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
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.
Living at Jupiter House

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- 2 Jun13:30 - 15:30
Join us at our Jubilee Celebration
Jupiter House, Hindhead Knoll, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7FHWe are delighted to invite you to join us to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of lively music, fizz and delicious cakes, on the 2nd June.
Everyone is welcome - friends, family and children. Our friendly team will be there to join in the festivities and welcome you.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 2nd June, 1.30pm – 3.00pm.
Call 0800 201 4811to book your space.
- 24 May13:30 - 16:30
Jupiter House 1 Year Anniversary Open Day
Jupiter House, Hindhead Knoll, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7FHJoin us on the 24th May at Jupiter House as we celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary. Come along and enjoy our Open Day with live entertainment, food and fizz in our lovely garden and communal lounge.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 24th May, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your space.
Living in Walnut Tree
Walnut Tree is a quiet residential area with a range of local amenities. Plus, just over a mile away is Caldecotte Lake. It is a beautiful place for a stroll and offers acres of stunning parkland, as well as this it is a great place for bird watching. You can even try your luck at water sports on the lake. You may also be interested to know that, during the lake's excavation, a huge dinosaur skeleton (an Ichthyosaur) was uncovered. Thought to be 150 million years old, you can now see the skeleton at Milton Keynes Central Library.
Also, just over a mile from the development is the Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing centre at Kents Hill Park. Here, as well as a gym, a swimming pool and squash and badminton courts, you can make the most of both personal training and beauty therapy services. The centre also runs a range of exercise classes for all levels.
Just a few miles outside Milton Keynes is Bletchley Park. Visit restored code breaking huts, where Enigma messages were decrypted and learn about the impact they had on World War II. Through interactive exhibits, hear the stories of the men and women who worked here, and step inside the spaces that housed the magnificent Turing-Welchman Bombe machines. You can also see recreations of Alan Turing's office and the wartime garages in the Mansion, complete with WWII vehicles.
All within a 20-minute drive of Milton Keynes are the manor houses of Woburn Abbey, Ascott House and Claydon House. At Woburn, marvel at one of the most important private art collections in the world and stroll among its extensive gardens and fine antiques centre. Ascott House is home to some exceptional collections, including paintings, furniture and oriental porcelain. And, at Claydon House, enjoy the tranquil countryside setting and explore its lavish 18th century interiors.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus stop 0.08 miles
- Bus Stop 0.1 miles
- Blackberry Clinic 0.1 miles
- Gym 0.75 miles
Walnut Tree is a peaceful residential area with many local amenities, including a Tesco Express 0.4 miles away.
Just over 1 mile from the development is Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. Here, you can find a gym, a swimming pool, squash and badminton courts and exercise classes for all levels.
The Venue MK is also only 0.3 miles away. Here you can enjoy orchestras, concerts and performing arts.
Getting to Location
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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*.
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