Just south of central London, Lewis House is a boutique development of just 26 one and two bedroom apartments. These beautiful apartments have fully fitted bathrooms and modern kitchens, equipped with an oven, hob and hood.
A selection of apartments feature extra large private balconies offering views over the beautifully maintained landscaped gardens. Homeowners at Lewis House can also enjoy a spacious roof terrace, offering spectacular panoramic views over the London skyline; the perfect place to sip a G&T and watch the world go by!
Lewis House features a stylish communal lounge, with bi-fold doors opening out to a terrace and garden. With lawn, raised beds and a green house, the development is proving popular with those who enjoy gardening and growing their own. The garden provides a space to relax, but also one to socialise with neighbours and grow produce.
The guest suite provides a fantastic option for visiting family and friends, allowing homeowners to enjoy company, without any of the hassle associated with having guests to stay.
Lewis House is in an ideal location, with local shops, including a Tesco Express, half a mile away, and a larger supermarket just 10 minutes with the bus and a new Lidl store just 0.4 miles away. There are plenty of public transport options - West Norwood, Gipsy Hill and Streatham Common stations are within a couple of miles and provide regular services to Clapham Junction, London Victoria and London Bridge.
Development Highlights
- Within easy reach to the bustling capital
- Roof terrace with views of London landmarks
- Extra large private balconies on selected apartments
- Concierge service
- Communal lounge for socialising
- Beautiful landscaped gardens
Key Features
- Available to buy now
- 24/7 call system
- Guest suite
- House Manager
- Balconies
- Communal lounge
- Camera entry system
- Roof terrace
- Landscaped gardens
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Lewis House has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal lounge. 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 the properties on this retirement development. Click on the arrows to switch between floors. Properties in green are available and those in red are already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property you can see information about the sales and rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). From there you can click through to the property page to get the full details.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018
* 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 Lewis House

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Living in Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is just seven miles from the heart of London, and is a great place to enjoy the countryside while still being within easy reach to the bustling capital. Once the home of the Great North Wood, Upper Norwood is still a very scenic area, with great views over the City of London, the Docklands and Surrey.
Upper Norwood is a great place to walk around - you'll see plenty of quaint 19th and 20th century houses, the Church of St John the Evangelist, designed in Gothic Revival style, and the local library.
Crystal Palace Park is right nearby, a Victorian pleasure ground that has full-scale dinosaur sculptures, children's play areas, a maze and a concert bowl. There is also a National Sports Centre and athletic stadium. From the park, you can start the lovely Green Chain Walk, which takes you to the likes of Chislehurst, Erith, the Thames Barrier and Thamesmead. It's a lovely little spot to enjoy on a sunny afternoon!
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus stop
- Coffee shop
- Library
- Petrol Station
From the development, you are under 0.4 miles from all the essentials, including a pharmacy, a Post Office and a Tesco Express.
For those who enjoy walking, Streatham Common and Norbury Park are both under 1.2 miles away. Here, you can find peaceful walking trails, areas of woodland and a beautiful Georgian manor house.
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.
The Team at Lewis House

Offers Too Good To Miss
Spotlight Apartment - 9 #
Reserve this contemporary 2-bedroom apartment at our beautiful development in Upper Norwood, and we will give you £20,000 off* the asking price making it just £480,000, as well as 2 years of 50% paid Service Charge*.
This offer is available alongside our hassle-free Smooth Move* scheme, which will see you benefit from £2,500 towards your estate agency fees*, £1,000 towards your legal fees* and our full removals package* including handyman service.
Enquire about this great offer today, call us on 0800 201 4811.
*Reserve by the 29th April 2022. #Subject to availability.
*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless specified and may be withdrawn at any time.
*The Service Charge element of this offer is calculated as a deduction from the total purchase price payable at completion.
*T&Cs apply. See here and speak with our friendly sales team for full details.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.
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