Matcham Grange, situated on Wetherby Road in Harrogate, is a range of Retirement Living Plus properties by McCarthy Stone, including 34 one-bed and 18 two-bed apartments exclusive to the over 70s.
These retirement properties in Harrogate provide residents with the perfect opportunity to downsize. But, when you relocate to one of our retirement properties in Harrogate, you won’t feel like you’re making any sacrifices. That’s because, on the development, you’ll find a communal lounge that will regularly host events, a Bistro serving freshly prepared meals daily and beautiful landscaped gardens for you to socialise in. There will even be a guest suite for when family and friends come to stay, and pets will be more than welcome.
Our retirement properties in Harrogate allow residents to live independently but support will be available to suit their needs. The development will have staff on-site 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and residents will also benefit from tailor-made support packages and some domestic assistance each week.
Development Highlights
- Ideally located in the beautiful Victorian Spa Town of Harrogate
- Elegant communal lounge to socialise in with friends and neighbours
- Bistro style restaurant serving daily, freshly prepared meals
- Flexible care packages tailored to your needs and preferences
- Stunning landscaped gardens fully maintained all year round
- Excellent transport links, including bus stop outside the development
Key Features
- 24/7 call system
- 24 hour staffing
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Camera entry system
- Estates Manager
- Pets allowed
- Communal lounge
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to explore this retirement development. Click the tabs to view each floor, with G being the Ground Floor. You’ll see that one-bedroom retirement homes are shown in yellow and two-bedroom apartments are shown in purple. Any retirement property shown in red is already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property, you’ll be given information about the sale and/or rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). You can then click on ‘view property’ to find out more.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2022
* 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
- Weekly domestic assistance
- Use of the on-site restaurant
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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Living in Harrogate
Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire that’s regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is because it’s full of handsome historic buildings and beautiful gardens. Although it’s an old town, modern-day Harrogate is the go-to destination for relaxation and indulgence. You can still visit several of the town’s superb spas, including the original Turkish Baths.
Although the town is relatively small, its centre buzzes with shoppers searching for the latest designer brands and diners taking advantage of the many wonderful eateries. The most famous of these is Bettys Café Tea Rooms, where the queue usually extends around the block. The famous café is now over 100 years old but it’s more popular than ever.
But, Harrogate isn’t a location that’s full of hustle and bustle. The town has a lot of open space, including the 200-acre Stray that gives the town a spacious feel. There’s also the beautiful Valley Gardens and RHS Garden Harlow Carr within the town centre. Further afield, you’re also only a 15-minute drive away from the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and half an hour away from the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Harrogate has plenty of high street stores and shopping centres but, if you’re looking for a day out, the town’s main train station has direct trains to Leeds, York and even London.
Our retirement properties in Harrogate will be located just off Wetherby Road, which is close to the centre of this beautiful town. This means you’ll be within 1.5 miles of a Sainsbury’s supermarket, a Morrisons, a Waitrose & Partners and an Asda Superstore.
There’s plenty to keep you busy in the centre of Harrogate, too. Within 2 miles of the development, you’ll find the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms, the Victoria Shopping Centre and the Royal Hall.
Our development will also be under 0.5 miles away from Harrogate’s famous Stray, where you can enjoy a picturesque walk. If you’d like to visit further afield, then the development will only be 1.3 miles from Harrogate train station.
Getting to Location
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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*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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