Miami House is Retirement Living Plus development, built specifically for the over 70's. If you like to be close to the capital, but still far enough away to relax during retirement, then Chelmsford is the ideal spot, with its grand cathedral, peaceful parks and major racecourse.
Miami House comprises of 58 stylish one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for those over 70. The spacious and contemporary apartments are designed to make life that little bit easier. You'll have everything you need on site, including an on site bistro style restaurant, communal lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and a Guest Suite so visitors can stay overnight. Enjoy the landscaped gardens, private car park and lifts to all floors. For that extra peace of mind, all apartments are equipped with fire detection equipment, intruder alarms and a camera entry system. Our Retirement Living PLUS properties offer an extra level of comfort with a dedicated Estates Manager and 24-hour emergency call system.
Miami House is well situated in town, with a supermarket just 0.1 miles away, and local high street shops 1.2 miles away. It's also easy to go into London for the day - Chelmsford train station is a short drive from your front door (1.4 miles) and offers a direct service to Liverpool Street Station in just over half an hour.
Development Highlights
- Last apartment remaining
- On-site restaurant serving cooked meals and light bites
- A selected range of personal care packages tailored to your needs
- 24 hour assistance (365 days a year)
- Wheelchair accessibility and domestic assistance
- Car parking available
- Beautiful private south-facing landscaped gardens
- 24 hour emergency call system
Key Features
- Car Club
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Fire detection
- Intruder alarm
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Estates Manager
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Miami House has to offer with virtual tours of our two bedroom apartment, guest suite, 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 easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. 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 red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2018
* 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)
- 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 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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford is officially Essex's only city, and has plenty of things to see and do all year round. Given its close proximity to London, Chelmsford has become a popular place to live for commuters and those looking to be close to the capital. But Chelmsford is also a destination in its own right, with everything from museums to a grand 15th-century cathedral.
The beautiful Grade II-listed Hylands House is just 4 miles from our proposed development and boasts over 500 acres of gorgeous parkland and gardens to explore. Another must-see is the Chelmsford Museum, which details the history of the city and surrounding area, taking you all the way from the Ice Age to modern day. If you have family visiting, why not visit Tropical Wings Zoo, one of the finest tropical houses in the UK? Get up close to butterflies, birds and wildlife, while kids can have a turn feeding wallabies or birds of prey.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Pub
- Tesco Superstore
- Oaklands Park
Miami House is under 1 mile from central Chelmsford. Here you can find a train station, shopping centres, a library and an Odeon Cinema.
There are many amenities closer to home, too. The development is 0.1 miles from a Tesco Superstore. You can also find Oaklands Park and Chelmsford Museum within 0.3 miles, while Hylands Park is under 0.6 miles away.
Getting to Location
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Offers Too Good To Miss
Enjoy 3 Years Service Charge Paid!
There has never been a better time to make Miami House your home. Reserve a beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartment at our stunning development in Chelmsford and enjoy 3 years' service charge paid.*
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.
Reserve before 31st December 2023 and complete before the 26th January 2024 to take advantage of this offer.
*T&C's apply, please see this link
** T&C's apply. Please see this link
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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