RETIREMENT LIVING IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Brains and beauty – Cambridgeshire delivers a potent mix for retirement living

Cambridgeshire county is in the heart of the East of England and contains the cities of Cambridge, Peterborough and Huntingdon. This county is perhaps known best for the globally renowned seat of knowledge, Cambridge University – and in recent years it’s also been famed for ‘Silicon Fen’ or the 'Cambridge Cluster' – a magnet for high-tech industries and innovation. But this county boasts beauty as well as brains, from punting along the river Cam to Wicken Fen nature reserve, there are plenty of stunning outdoor attractions to enjoy too.

Retire to Cambridgeshire

It’s good to know that all McCarthy Stone retirement apartments for sale in Cambridgeshire – or for rent, are in carefully chosen locations close to amenities, shops and attractions and with good transport options.

Although the region lacks motorways, it is well served by major A roads, including the A12 to London and the A14 and A47 to the Midlands.
For rail travel, the West Anglia Main Line connects Norfolk to Cambridgeshire to London, while the Cambridge Line connects the city to London King’s Cross. Thameslink trains take you from Cambridge and Huntingdon to St Pancras, Gatwick Airport, and on to Brighton. London Stansted is also a great option for international travel.

Its enviable position in the heart of the East of England gives Cambridgeshire county easy access to the bright lights and global culture, theatre, arts and museums of London – which is just over an hour away by train from Cambridge. But you are also close to some of the UK’s best coastline and traditional seaside towns. Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are all close by.For example you can drive to the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural beauty in an hour and 40 minutes from Cambridge, making it ideal for short breaks. Alternatively navigate the canals and waterways of the unique wildlife haven of the Norfolk Broads.

In nearby Essex, you’ll enjoy acres of rolling countryside, including nine different country parks, from the beaches of Cudmore Grove to the woodland and deer of Weald Country Park. And historic towns, like medieval Saffron Walden or Colchester with its Roman remains and Norman castle. If you opt for a retirement property in Cambridgeshire you certainly won’t be short of things to do.

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If you’re looking things to do in Cambridgeshire UK, then you’ll probably want to start in Cambridge itself. Highlights include a walking tour of the university campus, a punt on the river and a visit to the fascinating Fitzwilliam Museum. And if you like historic attractions, Ely Cathedral and Peterborough Cathedral are also worth a trip.

Cambridgeshire is packed with country parks and nature reserves like Wandlebury Country Park and Nature Reserve just outside Cambridge. Ferry Meadows on the outskirts of Peterborough offers walking, cycling and horse riding routes as well as fishing and boating or take a scenic trip on a steam train with nearby Nene Valley Railway. Close to Huntington, you’ll find the lovely waterside National Trust run Houghton Mill and Hinchingbrooke Country park is ideal for a Sunday stroll.

If you are after an active retirement, you’ll find friendly sports clubs across the county from angling to archery, bowls to boating and cricket to kickboxing. You’ll also be spoilt for choice for golf courses in Cambridgeshire, like Brampton Park Golf Club which is set beside the River Great Ouse or Gog Magog Golf Club which is just outside Cambridge and has a course that dates back to 1901.

From the Royal British Legion, to working men’s clubs and chess clubs there are also plenty of social clubs for a range of interests and Age UK Cambridgeshire has day centres and holds social events across the county too.

Looking for retirement apartments for sale, Cambridgeshire? McCarthy Stone has retirement property for sale or rent across the county, and 83% of McCarthy Stone homeowners experience a sense of community in their new retirement home.

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Retiring to Cambridgeshire. Frequently asked questions

There are lots of variables that make this a difficult question to answer, but one simple tip is to multiple the amount you’d like to live on every year (say £24,000) by 25 (in this case the answer is £600,000). That is the amount you’d need to save. However this figure doesn’t consider things like your annual state pension, benefits, tax, or the equity you might hold in your home. Ask McCarthy Stone about it’s flexible retirement property options.

Wondering where to live in Cambridgeshire? Cambridge itself is a beautiful place and has the undoubtable magic of being the home to a world famous university - although that also makes it busy and expensive. Fortunately there are lovely and more tranquil options on the outskirts, including The Shelfords, Great Camborne and Chesterton, which give you easy access to this great city. Ely is another great option – this small city is very pretty and boasts a magnificent cathedral.

Cambridgeshire county is central to the East of England. This landlocked county is bordered by Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Created as a county in 1974 the county town is the famous university town of Cambridge. Other key cities and towns include Peterborough, Ely and Huntingdon.