Royston

Baldock Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5BA

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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 Royston, Hertfordshire

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

This superb Retirement Living development will offer beautiful one and two bedroom apartments in a convenient central location in the sought-after town of Royston, close to shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, chemists, banks, Priory Memorial Gardens and the mysterious ‘cave’.

Royston is a thriving market town that mixes a rich history with a tranquil rural setting, yet you can be in central London within an hour and it boasts excellent transport links to nearby Cambridge and beyond.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale in Royston 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

Royston

Baldock Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5BA View on map

0800 201 4811

Purchase available

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Coming soon, retirement property for sale in Royston, Herts, close to amenities including shops, pubs and cafes
Stress-free independent living in attractive low maintenance retirement apartments for the over 60s
Lovely, landscaped gardens with seating for socialising and relaxing in warmer weather
Welcoming communal lounge for parties, events and meet ups with friends and neighbours
Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly
These retirement homes are ideally placed for you to explore the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside, Cambridge and London

Key Features Key Features for Royston

Balconies
24/7 call system
Communal lounge
House Manager
Guest suite
Lifts to all floors
Pets allowed
Wheelchair access
Lounge Wi-Fi access

Useful documents

Request McCarthy Stone brochure

0800 201 4811

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Your local amenities at Royston

Baldock Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5BA

Royston train station
Tesco Express
Royston cave
Royston Museum

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Our new properties for sale in Royston, Hertfordshire, are close to the centre of town and its amenities, but also offer easy access to the surrounding areas and Hertfordshire countryside, as well as central London which is 36 miles away. A direct train from Royston Train Station to Kings Cross takes under an hour.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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Retirement living in Hertfordshire

With historic buildings, scenic countryside and London just a short journey away, retiring to Hertfordshire really can give you the best of both worlds. At our retirement properties in Hertfordshire, you’ll have a number of popular sights and attractions close to home, including a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. More information about Hertfordshire

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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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.

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

Welcome Wednesday

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

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

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 Teedon Lane, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4FS

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 Penny House home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

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

Edwin Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TB (Sat Nav CB10 2JP)

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 Jacob Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

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

Tesco Store, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1NP

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 Lionheart Court home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Welcome Wednesday

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

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

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

74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH

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 Norton Place home.

Whilst you’re here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning show apartments and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle for yourself.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

6^th May, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

74 Icknield Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5FH

Come along to raise a toast to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe with our friendly community.

You’ll enjoy Pimm’s, light refreshments and a traditional British singalong as well as the chance to chat and explore the development. Friends and family welcome.

To book your place call 0800 201 4811 or click the button below.

Join us at our Discovery Day

Feel free to bring along family or friends too.

Book your place from 11am for the morning presentation or 2pm for the afternoon presentation at the Watersmeet Theatre.

8^th May, 11:00am to 4:00pm

Colne Suite, Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1EH

Join us at our first Discovery Day to discover more about Beesons House in Rickmansworth. We’re delighted to be rolling out the red carpet, welcoming you in and showing you what’s in store at the new Beesons House development. Please join us to take a closer look, find out more about reservations and pricing, and enjoy some light refreshments.

Feel free to bring along family or friends too.

Book your place from 11am for the morning presentation or 2pm for the afternoon presentation at the Watersmeet Theatre.

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.

Royston

Coming soon! Over 60s retirement property for sale in Royston, Hertfordshire