Thinking about downsizing? Our expert team can help make your move easier, from exploring your options to reducing moving costs. Plus, you'll receive a £500 soft-furnishings voucher* when you complete on a selected home.

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Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

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This contemporary Retirement Living development features a collection of beautifully designed one and two-bedroom apartments in the sought-after coastal suburb of Chalkwell. Perfectly positioned overlooking the extensive greenery of Chalkwell Park and just a short stroll from Chalkwell Beach, The Laburnums offers the ideal balance of independence, comfort, and convenience in retirement. Designed to support an active and sociable lifestyle, The Laburnums combines elegant homes with excellent communal facilities, all within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and the stunning Essex coastline.

What We Offer

Alongside our stylish and thoughtfully laid-out apartments, homeowners can enjoy access to a welcoming residents' lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system, providing the perfect space to socialise with neighbours, join community events, or simply relax with a coffee and a chat. Many apartments benefit from private patios or balconies, allowing residents to enjoy fresh sea air and peaceful outdoor living from the comfort of their own home. Beautiful communal gardens with attractive seating areas create further opportunities to unwind, enjoy the sunshine, and connect with fellow homeowners. Several of the spacious two-bedroom apartments have also been specifically designed for those with reduced mobility and wheelchair users, featuring adaptable kitchens, wet rooms, and additional storage to support independent living for years to come.

Relaxed, Low‑Maintenance Living

Life at The Laburnums is all about making the most of your retirement. With external maintenance and gardening taken care of, you’ll have more time to enjoy the things that matter most. Whether you're meeting friends in the lounge, taking a leisurely walk along the seafront, relaxing in Chalkwell Park, or enjoying lunch at a local café, every day can be enjoyed at your own pace. Safe and Secure Living For complete peace of mind, The Laburnums benefits from modern security features including a secure camera entry system and 24-hour emergency call support. Residents also enjoy the reassurance of a friendly on-site manager, ensuring help and support are always close at hand whenever needed.

Location

The Laburnums enjoys an enviable location in the heart of Chalkwell, one of the most desirable parts of Westcliff-on-Sea. Directly opposite the beautiful Chalkwell Park, homeowners can enjoy access to landscaped gardens, open green spaces, community events, and year-round outdoor activities. Just a short walk away lies Chalkwell Beach and the picturesque coastline, where miles of seafront paths offer wonderful opportunities for gentle walks, fresh sea air, and spectacular estuary views. Whether you enjoy watching the tide roll in, meeting friends for a coffee overlooking the water, or simply taking in the scenery, coastal living is at the heart of life here.

Westcliff and neighbouring Leigh-on-Sea boast an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs, and seafront eateries. From relaxed brunches and afternoon tea to fresh seafood by the water, there is always somewhere new to discover and enjoy. The nearby cultural attractions of Southend and Westcliff include theatres, galleries, libraries, historic Old Leigh, and the famous Southend Pier, ensuring plenty of opportunities for days out, entertainment, and social activities close to home.

Everyday essentials are all within easy reach, including supermarkets, a chemist, healthcare services, social clubs, and local shops. Excellent transport links are available too, with regular bus services nearby and Chalkwell railway station providing convenient connections to London and destinations across Essex.

Whether you're relocating to enjoy an enviable coastal lifestyle or simply downsizing within a community you already know and love, The Laburnums offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, low-maintenance retirement in one of Essex's most attractive seaside locations.

Key development information

Laburnums

View on map 20 Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NA View on map

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

0800 201 4811

Purchase

  • 2 beds from £490,000

Rent

  • 2 beds from £3,580 pcm

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Our service charge explained

Development highlights

  • Last few apartments remaining! Book your visit today to avoid missing out at our beautiful development!
  • Coastal retirement properties for sale in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
  • Welcoming homeowners' lounge & landscaped gardens. Perfect for socialising and relaxing with friends.
  • Conveniently situated near to amenities including the beach, a large park, shops, fantastic restaurants and fabulous pubs.
  • Conveniently situated near to amenities including the beach, a large park, shops, fantastic restaurants and fabulous pubs.
  • Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly.

Key features Key features for Laburnums retirement properties

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

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These retirement homes are available for sale and rent

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 01/08/2025

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.

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

Standard service charge model*

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property.

  • £97.67 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.

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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 over 60s, 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 Laburnums

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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.

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Retirement living in Westcliff-on-Sea

Westcliff-on-Sea is nestled along the South East coast, at the mouth of the River Thames. The area is known for traditional seaside delights and modern amenities, making it a wonderful choice for a coastal retirement.

Local seniors love:

  • The scenic surroundings, with plenty of nearby beaches and the Cliffs Pavilion Gardens, where you can enjoy some fresh air.
  • Community events throughout the year, with markets, festivals, and food fairs all nearby.
  • Plenty of independent shops, cafes, and art galleries to browse through.

Discover what makes Westcliff-on-Sea the right choice for your seaside retirement. 

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Community news

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

Join us for our upcoming events

Summer Garden Party

Whether you're just exploring your next chapter or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the lifestyle, meet the team, and discover why so many people are proud to call our community home.

Summer Garden Party

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20 Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NA

Take the tour of the development and enjoy music and light refreshments in the stunning garden.

Whether you're just exploring your next chapter or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the lifestyle, meet the team, and discover why so many people are proud to call our community home.

Last Chance to Buy

For those who attend on the day & go onto reserve and complete by the end of October, you can take advantage of our move offer - £10,000 towards your moving costs.

Last Chance to Buy

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Join our last chance to buy open event to explore last remaining apartments and learn more about our £10,000 moving offer.

For those who attend on the day & go onto reserve and complete by the end of October, you can take advantage of our move offer - £10,000 towards your moving costs.

Special offers

Find the latest promotions and seasonal special offers here

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Summer Moving Offer: Free downsizing consultation and £500 voucher

Thinking about downsizing? Our expert team can help make your move easier, from exploring your options to reducing moving costs. Plus, you'll receive a £500 soft-furnishings voucher* when you complete on a selected home.

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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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