Orchid Place, Exeter RL

Former Buckerell Lodge Hotel Orchid Place Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4SQ

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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.

*T&Cs apply

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Retirement Living

Coming soon! Over 60s retirement property for sale in Exeter, Devon

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 for the over 60s 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 64 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.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale in Exeter will be cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life simpler now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and stylish, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners will enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments will have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including a fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’ll be looked after by a friendly on-site manager and we find these shared spaces soon become filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you’ll be able to book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Planning approved
Under construction
Selling off-plan
Show suite open
Ready to move into

Key development information

Orchid Place, Exeter RL

Former Buckerell Lodge Hotel Orchid Place Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4SQ View on map

0800 201 4811

Purchase (example pricing)

1 bed from £280,000
2 beds from £380,000

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Close to the countryside, coast and the River Exe as well as eateries, shops and amenities
Beautiful, energy saving, low maintenance over 60s retirement housing for stress-free independent living
Lovely sociable shared landscaped gardens maintained for you
Hotel style guest suite
Stunning communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising
A manager onsite during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly

Key Features Key Features for Orchid Place, Exeter RL

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

Useful documents

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0800 201 4811

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Your local amenities at Orchid Place, Exeter RL

Former Buckerell Lodge Hotel Orchid Place Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4SQ

Bus stop 0.03 miles
Coffee Shop 0.07 miles
Dentist 0.3 miles
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital 0.7 miles

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Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

Retirement living in Topsham

Topsham is a coastal and affluent suburb of Exeter that sits alongside the Exe estuary, which is famous for its sailing and water sports. It was once a thriving port and shipbuilding centre, and today there’s still a charming passenger ferry that transports passengers across the Exe, as well as plenty of waterside pubs where you can stop for lunch. You can even take long or short cruises where you can discover the wildlife of the Exe estuary or visit Exmouth’s sandy beaches.

More information about Topsham

Support and advice

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

Try before you buy

Want to be 110% sure? Ask us about a complimentary stay.

A smooth move

Help with decluttering, packing, moving and the finances too.

Part exchange

The choice of a guaranteed sale and faster, easier move.

Services covered

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

Pets are welcome

Pet friendly retirement homes - that's true for our rentals too.

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Orchid Place, Exeter RL site plan

Site plan

These properties will be available for sale

When you decide to buy, we’re here to support you every step of the way from selling your existing home to packing up and settling into your new one. Ask us about Part Exchange and Smooth Move.

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.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council tax
Phone / Broadband
TV licence / TV service

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

How much is the service charge?

We're still calculating the service charge for this development. Sign up for updates and we'll let you know as soon as we can.

We don't make a penny from our service charges

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.

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What is included in the service charge

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income

Contemporary spaces

With stylish fitted kitchens, bright spacious living rooms and attractive modern bathrooms.

Ergonomic design

Our properties are packed with clever, and subtle, design features to make life easier as we age.

Safety and security

Including 24-hour emergency call out, fire detection, intruder alerts and door camera entry.

Energy efficient

Well-insulated and warm so you can stay cosy whatever the weather and save on bills too.

The Service Charge covers the services you enjoy at your Retirement Living development, including the House Manager’s wages, heating, lighting and the maintenance of the shared areas, for instance:

gardening and external maintenance
external window cleaning
lift maintenance
keeping the lounge warm, clean and paying for Wi-Fi, electricity etc.
keeping the guest suite in tip top condition

We don’t make a penny from the Service Charge. Find out more about our Service Charges.

Our Retirement Living communities offer elegant low maintenance apartments exclusive to the over 60’s. You’ll benefit from a friendly manager to keep everything running smoothly, access to communal areas like lovely sociable lounges and large attractive gardens with seating, as well as a hotel-style guest suite for hassle-free hosting. Find out more about our Retirement Living developments.

This varies by development, but most offer a limited number of parking spaces to buy, as well as disabled parking spaces and guest parking. Some developments have EV (electric vehicle) charging points too. Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

While our retirement properties are not fully adapted to wheelchair users, they are designed to be fully accessible for both walkers and wheelchairs, with wider doors, corridors and easy to navigate shared spaces. Our bathrooms are specially designed to be easy to adapt and all of our apartment buildings have lifts.

Yes, most of our retirement developments welcome well-behaved pets and our retirement rentals are mostly pet friendly too. Read our pet policy or call the team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to get the specific details for this development.

Kelly

Sales

Our consultants will help you to find your perfect home whatever your budget and can support you in every step of your move.

Megan Standfast from McCarthy Stone's Pym Court

News & community

Extra time with Eva brings joy

Moving closer to family has allowed Megan to spend precious time with her grandchild Eva.

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

Sales Suite now open

Our friendly sales team are now based onsite, in an accessible sales suite with a parking space situated just outside the entrance.

Open every Tuesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5pm.

Book your priority appointment to take a closer look at the apartment plans, find out more about reservations and guide pricing.

Next event 24^th Apr, 10:30am to 5:00pm 5 Times a Week until 27^th Dec

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Our friendly sales team are now based onsite, in an accessible sales suite with a parking space situated just outside the entrance.

Open every Tuesday - Saturday, 10.30am - 5pm.

Book your priority appointment to take a closer look at the apartment plans, find out more about reservations and guide pricing.

24^th Apr, 11:00am to 4:00pm

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

Come along and help us celebrate Easter during our special open day in April.

Pop in for some delicious hot cross buns and a chat from 11am to 4pm on Thursday, 24th April at the Curlews, Exmouth. Why not bring along a friend or family member too.

Welcome Wednesday

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 30^th Apr, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call The Curlews 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.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 7^th May, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Fortnight until 25^th Mar 2026

1 Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1XY

Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments in the Homeowners Lounge.

You’ll meet our friendly team and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call Foxglove 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.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Guide Dog Event

We will also be holding a raffle for you to take part in and win prizes.

Whilst here, you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful show suite and find out more about retirement living at The Curlews!

17^th Jul, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

Meet a real working Guide Dog at the Curlews, Exmouth. Enjoy an informative talk and some delicious light refreshments with the homeowners.

We will also be holding a raffle for you to take part in and win prizes.

Whilst here, you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful show suite and find out more about retirement living at The Curlews!

Smooth Move

To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.

*T&Cs apply View details

Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. 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.

Orchid Place, Exeter RL

Coming soon! Over 60s retirement property for sale in Exeter, Devon