Why Rutherford House
Rutherford House is a modern and thriving Retirement Living Plus development close to the centre of Chalfont St Peter and is proving a popular choice for those seeking an active and sociable retirement. A small selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments remains available to purchase.
About Chalfont St. Peter
Chalfont St. Peter is a picturesque village in the Chiltern district of Buckinghamshire close enough to London to offer easy access to the Capital and excellent transport links. Trains to London take 48 minutes and the M40 and M25 are easily accessible. The local area is serviced by a number of bus routes.
Assisted Living, when and if you need it.
As well as owning your own property and benefiting from a stylish homeowners’ lounge and beautifully landscaped and well-maintained gardens, you’ll receive the extra care and support you need. Our care packages are completely flexible and will be tailored to your individual needs. A team of trained staff will be on hand 24 hours a day, led and overseen by a dedicated Estate Manager. And, with a 24-hour emergency call system and a camera entry system, we’ve got your safety and security covered. Plus, with an on-site bistro you wont need to leave the development estate if you don’t feel like it.
Development Highlights
- Central village location close to a variety of amenities
- Exclusive residents communal lounge
- Staff on site 24/7, 365 days a year to offer support
- Beautiful landscaped gardens, with communal patios
- Bistro serving meals daily for residents and their guests
- On-site modern wellbeing suite
Key Features
- Bistro
- 24 hour staffing
- Care provisions
- Guest suite
- Lifts to all floors
- Wheelchair access
- Communal lounge
- Pets allowed
- Salon
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Rutherford House has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal lounge. 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 easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2018
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 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 Rutherford House
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Living in Chalfont St. Peter
Chalfont St Peter is a charming village in the Chiltern district of Buckinghamshire. It has a long history, dating back to the 7th century, but today boasts a vibrant community with a busy shopping area, lots of restaurants and pubs, and plenty of activities for people of all ages.
Some of the town's historical sites include The Greyhound, a former courthouse where hangings once took place, charming manor houses, and several churches. The development is just near the main street where you'll find a Marks & Spencer supermarket, banks, a hairdresser and local boutiques. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, there are lots of sporting facilities, from tennis and cricket to dance and even TaeKwonDo!
Chalfont St Peter is often considered the gateway to the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1965. The Chiltern Hills offers beautiful scenery and leisurely walking routes. A must-see beautiful area!
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Local bank
- Bus stop
- The Chalfronts and Gerrards Cross health clinic
- Chalfont Leisure Centre
The development is conveniently located with a range of shops, cafés, pubs and a Marks & Spencer Foodhall 0.3 miles away.
You will also find great transport links from Gerrards Cross Railway Station. Located only 2 miles away, here you can travel into London or to Birmingham.
Plus, the Colne Valley Regional Park and its 27,500 acres of open parkland is just 5.3 miles away.
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.
The Team at Rutherford House
Offers Too Good To Miss
Move For Free
Reserve a property at this development between 1st January and 26th April 2024 and we'll pay your Stamp Duty and help towards your legal, estate agent and moving fees*.
*Terms and conditions apply
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.
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- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
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.