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Lancer House, Colchester
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Lancer House, Colchester
Club Lounge
Restaurant
Living room
Kitchen
Master bedroom
Second bedroom
Situated less than 2 miles from the centre of the UK's oldest recorded town, our Colchester Retirement Living Plus development is within easy reach of both local amenities and a variety of attractions and places of interest. Not only does this development have a lot to offer right on its doorstep, but it also gives you the opportunity to own your home while receiving the support and care you need.
All 53 one- and two-bedroom apartments combine elegant design with modern functionality and feature generous living areas, fully fitted kitchens, ample storage and practical design features such as waist height plugs and sockets. The homeowners lounge and landscaped gardens are tastefully designed spaces where you can relax and chat with your fellow homeowners.
Lancer House is a retirement living PLUS development , meaning flexible and individually tailored care packages are provided to meet all your personal support needs. The development is staffed 24 hours per day, led by the qualified Estates Manager, and a 24/7 call system provides emergency response if required. Camera entry ensures your safety and security and accessibility includes lifts to all floors. There is a great value on site bistro for entertaining, or simply when you don't feel like cooking, and a guest suite is also available for your friends and family to enjoy an overnight stay.
On the doorstep you'll find a local supermarket (a 2-minute walk), and there's a medical centre and a pharmacy less than a mile away. Fancy venturing a little further? There's both car parking and a scooter room on site, and public transport is readily accessible. The train station is just a mile away (providing a direct service to London Liverpool Street), and the bus stop is a 2-minute walk.
Development Highlights
- Parade of shops just a 2-minute walk away
- 24 hour assistance (365 days a year)
- On-site restaurant serving cooked meals and light bites
- Beautifully maintained gardens
- Car parking available
- Elegant design of all apartments
What is Retirement Living PLUS?
Exclusive to the over 70s, you’ll enjoy your own private apartment with thoughtful assisted living services on the doorstep, including a subsidised restaurant and optional personal care packages.
Key Features
24 hour staffing
Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Camera entry system
24/7 call system
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Estates Manager
Bistro
Care and lifestyle services
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Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
Great homes for sale
Lancer House | Apartment 36
Retirement Living PLUS- Beds 2
- Floor 2
- Size 70.00m2
- Purchase £345,000
Lancer House | Apartment 39
Retirement Living PLUS- Beds 2
- Floor 2
- Size 75.00m2
- Purchase £370,000
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2019
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
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.
Living at Lancer House
Watch: Discover retirement living with McCarthy Stone at Lancer House in Colchester
Offers Too Good To Miss
Beat Stamp Duty rises
Reserve a property at this development between 1st March 2025 and 31st May 2025 and we’ll pay your stamp duty* - so you can spend your summer making the most of the landscaped gardens from a home designed around you.
Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, we can act as 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.
Living in Colchester
Colchester provides fascinating cultural, educational and leisure opportunities for all. The town centre is just 1.8 miles from the development and offers an abundance of restaurants and cafes, great shopping spots, several banks, and a variety of museums and galleries. The River Colne also runs through Colchester, along which you can enjoy beautiful, revitalizing walks. Visit Colchester Castle and you'll be led through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. The castle is home to some of Britain's most important historical finds, including some of the finest examples of Roman ceramic art and jewellery - the Colchester Vase and the Fenwick Treasure are two particular highlights.
At the Natural History Museum, all the family can gain fascinating insights into wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change, with collections focusing on north-east Essex in particular. Find out about the creatures that used to roam locally, including mammoths and even hippos. Colchester Zoo is another great place to take the family. Set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, it is home to over 260 species, from elephants and giraffes - which you can hand-feed at daily public feeding sessions - to sea lions that will swim overhead as you walk through the 24-m tunnel. What's more, you'll come away from the zoo knowing you've made a difference, with all visits helping to fund the zoo's charity, Action for the Wild, which assists conservation projects worldwide.
For keeping active and enjoying the great outdoors, Colchester Golf Club is just over 2 miles away. An 18-hole course beautifully designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid, it is a non-profit member's club. Colchester Indoor Bowls Club is also just half a mile from the development. Open all year round, it caters for all ages and always welcomes new members.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Hairdressers
- Sainsburys
- Shop
Lancer House is in a prime location, with plenty of amenities nearby. Sainsbury's Local is only 0.1 miles away and within 0.8 miles, you can find Colchester Arts Centre.
Colchester Zoo is 2.5 miles away and is easy to reach on public transport, with regular buses available. Also, Colchester Town Railway Station is 1 mile from the development if you’re looking to travel further afield.
Getting to Location
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The Team at Lancer House
There is nothing more enjoyable than from the first phone call to the first meeting and then having the pleasure of showing prospective homeowners around our developments, to continue through their journey to moving into their new home. I enjoy watching how new friendships grow and develop, Job satisfaction is when i hear the words "the best move we ever made", this statement alone tells me that person has now found their happy place.
We’ve managers on-site 24/7 to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.
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- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
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.