Retirement Properties in Wokingham
This brand new development on Reading Road in Wokingham is now selling off-plan and is already 50% reserved!
This beautiful Retirement Living development of 34 one and two bedroom apartments, is situated just minutes from the centre of this historic market town. As well as a stylish communal lounge in which homeowners can socialise over a cup of tea or coffee, this development benefits from a beautifully landscaped garden at the rear, providing a secluded green space for all residents to enjoy. With the land being predominantly flat, getting around is easy and comfortable, no matter your level of mobility and there is of course a lift to all floors for your added convenience. If you are looking for a small area of outdoor space to call your own, many of the apartments even have their own private terrace or balcony.
To ensure your comfort, safety and security at all times, there is a dedicated House Manager available during office hours, as well as a 24-hour call system for emergencies. For that added peace of mind, there is also a camera entry system that will link to your television so you will always know who you are letting in.
Being just 1 mile from Wokingham town centre, you will have a wealth of local amenities, from shops and eateries to supermarkets and various medical centres. And getting around won't be a problem, whatever your preferred mode of transportation. As well as on-site parking, there will be a scooter room. Plus, with four bus stops within a mile of the development and Wokingham train station just 0.3 miles away, you will easily be able to visit the surrounding local areas or even take a day trip into London.
Development Highlights
- Dedicated House Manager
- Located close to the centre of a historic market town
- Great public transport links with easy access to central London and beyond
- Development includes a door-camera entry system, car parking and landscaped gardens
Key Features
- House Manager
- Communal lounge
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Guest suite
- Fire detection
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Intruder alarm
- Pets allowed
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 01/01/2023
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 Wokingham
Wokingham is a flourishing and historic market town located in the county of Berkshire, approximately 40 miles away from central London.
The town is incredibly popular with shoppers because it’s home to a wide range of facilities and amenities, including several large supermarkets, independent convenience stores, cafes and restaurants. At our retirement properties in Wokingham, you’ll be ideally situated to make the most of these, as the development is close to the high street where a popular market is held Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Wokingham also has a vibrant local community. From live music through to fun days, arts and theatre, there’s always something going on to keep you entertained. Highlights of the year include the Wokingham Festival and the Wokingham Music, Food and Drink Festival. If you’re looking for some quiet leisure activities, Wokingham has a number of parks and a local nature reserve, while the council also provide a number of leisure facilities including the Pinewood Leisure Centre, which is home to over 20 clubs and associations.
If you’d like to get out and explore in your retirement, then Wokingham is a great location. Our retirement properties in Wokingham will be connected to local towns and villages by a comprehensive network of local buses. Plus, Wokingham railway station will be close by. From here, you can catch trains directly to London Waterloo and Gatwick airport.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bus Stop
- Hope & Anchor Pub
- Waitrose
- Wokingham Bowling Club
Our Wokingham development will be located on Reading Road, only 0.4 miles away from the town centre. The town benefits from a large range of shopping facilities, including a Waitrose which will be under 0.5 miles away. Within 1 mile, you’ll also find a number of independent stores, cafes, restaurants, a Post Office, a medical centre and a hospital.
If you’d like to head on a day trip, then the development will also only be 0.2 miles away from Wokingham railway station.
If you’d like to stay in Wokingham then you’ll find plenty to do, including a park, a selection of walks along Emm Brook and a village hall that hosts events.
Getting to Location
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