Portland Grange is a stunning McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development in the attractive town of Leek, close to the town centre, local amenities and transport links. With just 20 one bedroom and 29 two bedroom apartments available, residents can enjoy being part of a close-knit community.
We ensure the security of our residents throughout the development, with camera entry systems, intruder alarms in all apartments, and an on-site House Manager. We also ensure safety and peace of mind, with smoke detectors fitted in all homes and communal areas, as well as a 24 hour call system and lifts to all floors for easy access.
Every high quality apartment is fitted with a thoughtfully designed kitchen including a fridge freezer, oven, hob and hood, as well as telephone and television connection points in the living room and main bedroom for an easy set up. All windows are double glazed for energy efficiency and warmth. Some apartments have a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite as additional features.
Residents at Portland Grange enjoy access to the entire complex, including the landscaped gardens with seating areas, a Mobility Scooter Store, sociable Communal lounge with Wi-Fi, and the exclusive roof top terrace - perfect for catching some sun and admiring the views over Leek. There's also a Guest Suite available for visitors to spend the night.
Leek is located close to the Peak District and Staffordshire Moorlands, half way between Stoke-On-Trent and Macclesfield. An attractive town with plenty of character, Leek has a wealth of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Development Highlights
- Located close to town centre and amenities
- Communal lounge opening to roof terrace with views over Leek
- Communal lounge with access to beautiful, landscaped gardens
- Communal craft and hobby room
- Privately gated with parking
- Guest suite for friends and family
Key Features
- Roof terrace
- Intruder alarm
- Camera entry system
- House Manager
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Landscaped gardens
- Car parking
- 24/7 call system
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Portland Grange has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment, Communal area and Guest Suite. 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 explore this retirement development. Click the tabs to view each floor, with G being the Ground Floor. You’ll see that one-bedroom retirement homes are shown in yellow and two-bedroom apartments are shown in purple. Any retirement property shown in red is already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property, you’ll be given information about the sale and/or rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). You can then click on ‘view property’ to find out more.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2019
* 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)
- Ground rent
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated on-site team
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 and ground rent 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.
Living at Portland Grange

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Come and Visit Us
- 26 May12:00 - 15:00
JUBILEE CELEBRATION
Portland Grange, Portland Street, Leek ST13 6LYJoin us in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Portland Grange on Thursday 26th May from 12pm until 3pm.
Come along and enjoy nibbles and drinks in our communal lounge, which will be decorated for the occasion.
Everyone is welcome - friends, family & children. Our friendly team will be there to join in the festivities and welcome you.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your place today.
Living in Leek
Leek is an ideal location for retirement, close to the stunning countryside of the Peak District and boasting plenty of local pubs, cafes, shops and attractions. The town centre has a traditional feel, with cobbled stones and many attractive historic buildings.
Leek is a market town, and hosts a range of markets to this day. The general outdoor market is held every Wednesday, while the indoor market takes place Wednesday, Friday and Saturday each week. Saturday also hosts an outdoor antique and collectors' market, and once a month on a Saturday the ancient marketplace holds an award-winning fine food event.
Leek hosts several popular annual events, including Leek Art Festival, Leek Blues & Americana Festival, and Leek District Show, which are attended by residents and visitors of all ages.
There are a number of historic local attractions in and around Leek, including Brindley's Mill - a mid-eighteenth-century water-powered mill which was owned by James Brindley, a canal engineer. Cheddleton Flint Mill and Churnet Valley Railway are also interesting exhibits of the area's industrial heritage.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, a trip to Rudyards Lake is well worth a visit, where fishing and walking are popular in the picturesque setting. A rocky outcrop known as The Roaches promises panoramic views over the area, while Tittesworth Reservoir is one of Staffordshire's most popular tourist attractions.
The town is situated ten miles north-east of Stoke-On-Trent, and has a comprehensive bus service, connecting residents to surrounding towns and villages like Stoke, Macclesfield, Ashbourne, Cheadle, Buxton and Hanley. There is a bus stop only 0.1 miles from the Retirement Living development.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Cafe Boutique
- Hair Lounge
- Leek Library
- A Hurd
Leek is an attractive town surrounded by natural beauty. The Staffordshire Moorlands are nearby and the Peak District is just 2.5 miles away.
The development has a wealth of amenities within the vicinity. It’s 0.2 miles from Stockwell Street, which is in the heart of the town centre. Here, you can find plenty of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants.
Getting to Location
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Offers Too Good To Miss
Spotlight Property - Apartment 6
Purchase Price £256,500#
Rental Price £1,772# per calendar month
The Spotlight is on Apartment 6 as our last available apartment to purchase brand new here at Portland Grange.
Reserve and legally complete on apartment 6 at Portland Grange on or before 29th July 2022 and we’ll pay your, estate agent and legal fees. We will also cover your removal costs as part of our SMOOTH MOVE* package.
Located on the ground floor, apartment 6 is a beautiful two bedroom property.
The kitchen incorporates integrated appliances and clever storage, and is thoughtfully designed to make cooking and cleaning as effortless as possible.
The master bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe plus an en-suite shower room, meaning your second bedroom can be used as a large study, hobby room or even a guest room.
Finally, the shower room is finished with slip resistant flooring, an illuminated vanity unit and a heated towel rail.
This stunning property comes complete with carpets, curtains and light fittings already fitted so it’s ready for you to move straight in to.
Don't miss out on this stunning property, call 0800 201 4811 to arrange your viewing.
WIN A £20,000 JOHN LEWIS HOME MAKEOVER!
Reserve a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment by 31st July 2022, for the chance to win a £20,000 makeover* with the John Lewis Home team. As well as this incredible top prize, everyone that reserves by 31st July 2022 will receive a £500 John Lewis Gift Card*. But that’s not all! If you book a guided tour of our developments by 31st July 2022 you’ll receive a £20 John Lewis Gift Card* as a thank you.
We can help reduce the hassle of selling your current property
Moving home no longer has to be a daunting experience or take forever. If your current property qualifies for Part Exchange*, you’ll effectively have a cash buyer. So you’ll avoid all the usual uncertainty and frustration.
To find our 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.
The Team at Portland Grange


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