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New! Retirement properties coming soon to Preston, Lancashire.

Sign up now for updates or call 0800 201 4811 to find out more about these beautiful retirement homes, which are exclusively available as part of our Shared Ownership scheme - now you can have the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed of, without paying the full price.

These lovely independent living apartments for the over 60s are ideally located on the edge of Moor Park, a quiet residential area in the thriving Lancashire city of Preston. This Retirement Living development is close to a wide range of local amenities including supermarkets, eateries, pubs and Deepdale Bowling Club nearby. The bustling Preston town centre is about 20 minutes’ walk from from the development while the regular buses take you there in just a few minutes. From the centre, Preston train station gives you access to the rest of Lancashire and beyond.

Easy independent living for the over 60s 

If you're looking for Shared Ownership in Preston, Lanchasire, then these attractive retirement homes could be perfect. You can choose from a selection of one or two bedroom retirement apartments, with either patios on the ground floor or Juliet balconies above. The site offers attractive shared spaces including landscaped gardens and a stylish lounge with free Wi-Fi, all designed for socialising and hosting regular clubs and parties. For total peace of mind, you’ll find a caring on-site manager to keep an eye on everything. We understand that pets are part of your family, so well behaved pets are welcome too.

Low maintenance and sociable

This Retirement Living development is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own retirement apartment. You'll enjoy stylish well-maintained communal spaces, including the communal lounge, and landscaped gardens ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. We find the communal facilities soon become social hubs, a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. Our communities offer things like film nights, fish and chip lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta

Safe, secure and energy efficient

All our new Shared Ownership homes in Lanchasire and beyond are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction, carefully crafted with easy living in mind. Well-insulated, warm and energy efficient, you’ll benefit from lower living costs. All the latest safety and security features are built in, so you and your family will have the peace of mind of knowing that there’s a 24-hour emergency call system, intruder alarms, fire detection and a door camera entry system included as standard.

Development Highlights

  • Ideally located in a quiet residential area of Preston, with local amenities including supermarkets, healthcare services, a bowling club and eateries on your doorstep
  • Energy efficient properties expertly designed with safety and security in mind for a stress-free independent lifestyle for the over 60s
  • Elegant communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising with friends and neighbours
  • Dedicated manager on-site during office hours to keep everything running smoothly
  • Maintained landscaped gardens for evening cocktails and lazy summer afternoons
  • Fantastic transport links for easy access to Preston town centre and further afield across Lancashire

Key Features

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    Camera entry system
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    Intruder alarm
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    24/7 call system
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    Car parking
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    Lifts to all floors
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    Mobility scooter room
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    Pets allowed
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    House Manager
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    Landscaped gardens
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See for yourself what the McCarthy Stone development in Preston will have to offer will have to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments and the typical Communal Lounge. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows located to the right on the menu bar below.

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

Shared Ownership Explained

Find out how Shared Ownership with McCarthy Stone works.
Offer

Offers Too Good To Miss

  • Smooth Move

    Easy 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 Easy Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.

    To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.

    *Terms and conditions apply

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    Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale

    With Part Exchange, we can act as 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.

The local area

Things to do in Preston, Lancashire

Preston is a thriving and friendly town on the banks of the Ribble River. It’s packed with a surprising range of amenities for a small town, with shopping centres, museums and art galleries — Harris Museum & Art Gallery shows fine arts and archaeology, Lancashire Infantry Museum explores local military history and Ribble Steam Railway has rides on restored trains as well as a museum—health services, cinemas, libraries, a guildhall for concerts and the impressive football grounds at Deepdale Stadium. The town also has a tempting array of independent pubs, restaurants and cafes. Alternatively you can fill up on the legendary regional delicacy, Butter Pie, at local bakeries and pie shops. 

Preston is surrounded by parks and green spaces. Guild Wheel walking and cycling path runs through Avenham and Miller Parks beside the River Ribble. Brockholes offers a lovely wetland and woodland nature reserve with a floating visitor centre, plus there a many attractive golf clubs in the area, with Preston Golf Club being the closest to our retirement properties for sale in Preston.

Our Shared Ownership retirement homes are well served by transport links. The M6 and M55 surround the town making it easy to drive around the North West and beyond. You can reach the coast at Lytham St Annes or Blackpool in around half an hour in a car or in around an hour from Preston train station. The great cities of Manchester and Liverpool are also easily accessible, making this a brilliant spot for an active retirement. 

Preston facts:
95,000
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1.6 miles
to Preston town centre
Preston
St Thomas' Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6LN
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  • Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
  • Bowling Club 0.1 miles
  • Convenience Store 0.2 miles
  • Pharmacy 0.3 miles
  • Sainsburys 0.7 miles

The development is located 0.7 miles from a Sainsburys superstore and various local amenities including the a convenience store (0.2 miles), a pharmacy (0.3 miles) and the Deepdale bowling club (0.1 miles). The open green space of Moor Park is right on your doorstep. 

You'll also find plenty of transport options in the area, including several local bus services with a stop close to the development, and the Preston train station only 1.6 miles away, offering services to the rest of Lancashire and beyond.

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. 
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We bought 75%, and don’t pay any rent of the remaining 25%, which is lovely.
Our people

The Team at Preston

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Declan Fishwick
Business Development Manager
My aim is to assist you through every step of your journey when choosing your next home with McCarthy Stone, providing you with all the information you need to make an informed decision that’s the best decision for you. Helping our customers move to a beautiful new apartment but more importantly a fantastic new lifestyle make this role so rewarding.

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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.