Looking for retirement property for sale in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. This stunning new Retirement Living development will be exclusive to the over 60s and will offer 25 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom spacious retirement apartments for sale.
This new development is in the heart of this charming modern yet traditional village with easy access to Ipswich and the Suffolk Heritage coastline.
This will be a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development, offering retirement property for sale in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. Our developments are designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own retirement apartment.
This retirement development will offer stylish communal spaces to enjoy including a lounge and beautiful garden both ideal for meeting friends and neighbours for a drink and a chat. It will also benefit from a luxurious hotel-style guest suite for when people come to stay.
All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics to ensure they are a joy to live in and with the latest safety and security features built in. As well as the reassurance of an onsite manager during office hours, you’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and video door entry.
Development Highlights
- Exclusive gated community
- Elegant one-bedroom and two-bedroom retirement apartments
- Countryside on the doorstep with easy access to Ipswich and the coast
- Car parking available
- Close to the village centre
- Stylish communal areas and outdoor spaces
Key Features
- Near the countryside
- Communal lounge
- Landscaped gardens
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- House Manager
- 24/7 call system
- Fire detection
- Camera entry system
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Occupancy options
- 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.
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We can help reduce the hassle of selling your current property
Moving home no longer has to be a daunting experience or take forever. If your current property qualifies for Part Exchange*, you’ll effectively have a cash buyer. So you’ll avoid all the usual uncertainty and frustration.
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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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Retirement living in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Martlesham Heath has a proud wartime history as the former home to an RAF and American air base and ‘experimental airfield’ that played an important role in World War II. This heroism is remembered in the passionately restored Martlesham Heath Control Tower museum, which is well worth a visit. The village itself was built in 1972 following a traditional format with a green, church and cricket pavilion. The concept has resulted in a thriving community with plenty of opportunity to get involved in village life.
Ipswich is just six miles from Martlesham Heath making it easy to enjoy the delights of this vibrant port. Travelling by bus takes just over half an hour and around 15 minutes by car. Once there, explore the waterfront, take a cruise down the river Orwell, or a trip to the theatre or arts venues.
Martlesham Heath is also on the border of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for coastal walks and nature spotting.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Leisure centre 0.3 miles
- Post office 0.1 miles
- Pub 0.1 miles
The new retirement living development will be situated in the heart of this quiet village with a strong community spirit. Martlesham Heath has a village green for events, as well as a pub, a church and Martlesham leisure centre which has a gym, swimming pool, squash courts, massage treatments and more. There’s a row of shops in the centre including an independent bakery and hairdressers.
There’s also a good bus service to the local ‘out of town’ shopping centre as well as all of the amenities of Ipswich, Felixstowe or Woodbridge.
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