Norton Place
74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH- Available now
Retirement properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Baldock, Hertfordshire
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Key development information
Norton Place
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm
Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent
- 1 bed from £221,250
- 2 beds from £270,000
Purchase
- 1 bed from £294,000
- 2 beds from £380,000
Rent
- 1 bed from £3,300 pcm
- 2 beds from £4,620 pcm
Retirement Living Plus benefits
- Domestic support – one hour of cleaning (or similar) per week is included and we have a range of additional cleaning and laundry services available.
- Low maintenance – with the bigger jobs, like gardening and window cleaning, taken care of there’s more time to enjoy the good things in life.
- Tailored lifestyle support – if you need a helping hand now, or in the future, we can support you with personal grooming, shopping, convalescence and more.
- Sociable – full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities– so loneliness is never a problem.
Development highlights
- Beautifully landscaped gardens, potting shed and raised planters, allowing you to nurture your passion for gardening
- Enjoy evening cocktails, everyday socialising or lazy afternoons with friends in our stylish communal lounge & gardens
- Chic Wellness Suite for onsite pampering, hair stylists & manicurists visit weekly
- Hotel-style Guest Suite for loved ones to stay, making hosting a breeze
Key features Key features for Norton Place retirement properties
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
- Restaurant / Bistro
- Estates Manager
- Wheelchair access
- Wellness suite
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How much is the service charge?
Buying?
Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811
Renting with McCarthy & Stone?
* Service charge cost per week, reviewed annually. Examples show prices available at this development.
Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.
What is included in the service charge
- Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Professional fees
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
- Development staff
- Future maintenance fund
- Restaurant
- Domestic assistance
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Key features of our retirement properties
Frequently asked questions
Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.
Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, Retirement Living Plus developments provide an independent lifestyle with assisted living facilities and additional lifestyle and care services as and when you need them. There’s an on-site restaurant/bistro providing delicious meals every day in a sociable environment and a member of our management team is on-site 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year to provide reassurance.
- An hour’s domestic assistance every week is included in the service charge. This is for light cleaning of your apartment. We also offer a range of additional services on a pay as you go basis such as laundry and bedding change, shopping and general errands including prescription collection, help with technology and paperwork and lots more. For those who may need it, we can provide personal care and support packages, these are individually tailored to suit your needs, and can cover any aspect of personal care. We are also here if you’d like and extra companionship or to escort you to your favourite activities. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and our rates are highly competitive and our staff team fully trained and supervised.
- Care and support services are delivered by our staff who are employed on-site.
- You only pay for additional care and support when you need it. We understand things change in life so you can dial up or down the support you receive from us at any time, putting you in control.
We can arrange a private and confidential Wellbeing Assessment to put a personalised support plan in place, which means you have all the care and support you need from the moment you move in. Talk to us on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to find out more about our flexible care and support packages.
Our Retirement Living Plus assisted living properties include ‘hidden care’ designed so people can age in place in style and comfort. This includes telecare technology so if you choose, we can remotely monitor your wellbeing without being intrusive to your privacy.
Our apartments are designed with waist-height ovens and plug sockets, slip-resistant flooring, hearing loops for the TV and lever taps in the bathrooms, as standard. Our retirement properties are also designed to be usable by people with mobility aids/walkers as well as being easily adapted to be wheelchair users. It’s also just as important that the homes look beautiful and feel homely. We design homes people feel proud and happy to live in where any adaptations are as discreet as possible.
To make life easy:
- There are lifts to all floors
- Apartments are fitted with personal emergency alarms, as well as integrated fire alarms and camera entry systems.
- As well as having a contemporary kitchen in their own apartment, customers can eat at the bistro-style restaurant on-site.
- There are sociable shared areas, including a homeowners’ lounge, function room and maintained gardens.
- Our sites offer a calendar of events, clubs and activities to suit all interests.
- Having guests and relatives stay over is easy as they are welcome to stay overnight in our guest suites.
- One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
- Have the security of knowing additional care and support is available from our in-house staff teams, if any, when you want it.
- There are staff on-site 24/7 day and night, so always someone here should you need help.
Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.
Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.
Costs in Retirement Living Plus developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.
Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.
Meet the team at Norton Place
Charlotte
I became a part of McCarthy and Stone in early July 2023, and I am delighted with the choice I made. I began my career in the new homes sector in 2008 and have worked alongside many developers. McCarthy and Stone are a reputable builder, and their retirement living options are genuinely outstanding, providing a fulfilling and joyful retirement experience. It is a privilege to represent McCarthy and Stone and to provide solutions for retirement living.
Norton Place
74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH
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Retirement living in Baldock
Just north of London, Baldock is a popular historic market town known for its charm, character and links to the Knights Templar in the 1140s. Its rich architecture includes Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and even Art Deco buildings and it is packed with amenities for happy retirement living.
Local retirees enjoy:
- The convenience of a Tesco Extra, a post office, a library, dentists, several hairdressers, a bowls club and a sports centre.
- Independent and historic pubs, cafes and restaurants including The Orange Tree pub.
- Local clubs, community activities and events such as annual beer and music festivals.
- Exploring the countryside and many walking trails, as well as the peaceful suburban style streets.
- Good transport connections to the surrounding towns and cities like Brighton, Cambridge and London.
Community news
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Meet our happy homeowners
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You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Norton Place home.
Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show properties and discover the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle for yourself.
Pimm's on the Patio
Pop along for Pimm's on the Patio, for a short tour and an opportunity to chat with our team.
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Summer Moving Offer: Service charge covered for a year
Enjoy a rewarding start in your new Retirement Living Plus home with your service charge covered for one year, plus a £500 Bistro Credit*. It's our way of helping you settle in and make the most of your new lifestyle.
Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, you'll have a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle sooner.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
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.
Enjoy a free overnight stay
If you’ve been wondering what life is really like at a McCarthy & Stone development, why not give it a try?
Try Before You Buy and experience the lifestyle with a free overnight stay. It’s great if you want to experience first-hand what life in a McCarthy & Stone retirement development really feels like.
You’ll have full use of the apartment and communal facilities and we’ll provide a delicious continental-style breakfast. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to meet our lovely homeowners and friendly team including the House Manager.
Call 0800 201 4811 to speak to our team about your stay.
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