Orchid Place

Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4FA
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Available nowRetirement Living

Retirement properties in Exeter, Devon

Available now for sale, rent and Shared Ownership.

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Exeter, Devon.

This McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development is in the heart of this desirable and historic city in a tranquil spot close to the River Exe. It will offer independent living in beautiful 62 one and two bedroom retirement properties for sale. Most of these retirement homes benefit from patios or balconies too. Situated on the Topsham road, this development is close to The Tasting Room coffee shop and a supermarket, as well as offering easy access to the picturesque gardens and woodlands of Belle Isle Park, Trews Weir Memorial Park and the Tunnels Tennis Club. There’s a bus stop just outside the development and the A road offers easy access to the M5 and Topsham.

  • Guest suite
  • Pets allowed
  • 24/7 call system
  • Car parking
  • House Manager
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Communal lounge
  • Near the countryside
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Orchid Place

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm
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Shared Ownership

  • 1 bed from £137,500/£316 pcm

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £270,000
  • 2 beds from £400,000

Rent

  • 1 bed from £2,045 pcm

Need more information?

0800 201 4811

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    My independence has improved greatly since moving here. It's such a wonderful feeling to just be able to walk to the shops on my own whenever I want. Plus of course, to have such a great set of friends just a few steps away makes every day a joy!
    Philip, McCarthy & Stone Homeowner

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Orchid Place 1-bedroom apartments

21.77 to 51.77 sqm

  • Buy from £270,000
  • Rent from £2,045 pcm
  • Shared Ownership £137,500/£316 pcm
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Orchid Place 2-bedroom apartments

71.98 to 79.76 sqm

  • Buy from £400,000
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Living at Orchid Place

Occupancy Information

  • Your ownership options

    We want everyone to be able to enjoy our easier lifestyle, which is why you can buy, rent or choose Shared Ownership to secure your new home at Orchid Place.

    Learn more about occupancy options

  • Your service charge explained

    The service charge ensures Orchid Place stays safe, welcoming and well looked after. So you can spend more time enjoying your retirement. Plus, if you rent, the service charge is covered by your landlord.

    Learn more about service charges

  • Shared Ownership Brochure

    Download our Shared Ownership brochure to learn how you could enjoy a new home – without paying the full price.

    Download brochure

We're here to help every step of the way

  • Our service charges

    Did you know we don’t make a penny from the monthly service charge?

    Our service charges

  • Try before you buy

    Want to be 100% sure? Ask us about opportunities to experience retirement living before you move.

    Try before you buy

  • Part Exchange

    A quicker, easier way to sell your home, with a guaranteed buyer and no chain or estate agent fees.

    Part exchange

  • Pets are welcome

    Pet-friendly retirement living - we welcome pets across our developments, helping you feel at home from day one.

    Pet policy

  • Support and advice

    Including help claiming money you didn't know you were entitled to.

    Support and advice
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You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone

From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.

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Our open events

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    Shared Ownership Autumn Open Day: Tea & Treats

    • 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Orchid Place, Exeter, EX2 4FA

    Join us at Orchid Place for our Shared Ownership Autumn Open Day. Enjoy a selection of autumn-inspired treats, meet our friendly team and discover more about Shared Ownership with McCarthy Stone.

    Take a tour of our apartments and communal spaces and find out more about the Shared Ownership options available at Orchid Place. Our friendly team will be on hand to answer your questions and explain how Shared Ownership works.

    We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

Our special offers

Smooth Move

Smooth Move, making moving easier and more affordable

With Smooth Move, your removals are completely free and stress-free - including help with decluttering, packing and unpacking. We’ll even contribute towards your legal and estate agent fees too.

To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

Local area

See what life around Orchid Place has to offer. Select ‘Explore local area’ to discover nearby shops, cafés and green spaces, and get a feel for the area.

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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only and may include upgrades and optional extras which you might be able to purchase at an additional cost. Find out more. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.

Your occupancy options

You can buy properties on this development. If you'd like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you'll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Your service charge explained

Our service charge helps keep the shared areas of your development safe, welcoming, and well looked after, so you can spend less time worrying about maintenance and more time enjoying retirement.

It covers the day-to-day services needed to keep the development running smoothly, as well as putting money aside for future maintenance. We work hard to manage these services efficiently and provide excellent value for homeowners.

Your sales consultant will explain the service charge for your chosen home and answer any questions you may have.

Read our guide to service charges

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

1-3% Ratchet model

Pay a lower weekly cost and the contingency fee when you sell your property starts at 1%, increases to 2% after 1 year, and 3% after 2 years (capped at 3%)

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Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

Renting with McCarthy & Stone?

Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

What is included in the Orchid Place service charge

Everything taken care of

  • Maintenance of the building and gardens
  • Electricity, heating and lighting in communal areas
  • Water and sewage in communal areas

Support when you need it

  • Development staff
  • Emergency call system
  • Professional management of the development

Protecting your home and development

  • Building insurance
  • A future maintenance fund to help plan for larger works and repairs

Guest suite savings

Where the development has a guest suite, the income it generates is paid back into the development and helps reduce the service charge for homeowners

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