Jacob Place

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

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Enjoy a rewarding start in your new Retirement Living Plus home with your service charge covered for one year, plus a £500 Bistro Credit*. It's our way of helping you settle in and make the most of your new lifestyle.

*T&Cs apply

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Retirement properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Saffron Walden, Essex

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

Join the happy homeowners already enjoying life in this wonderful Retirement Living Plus community, set in the heart of Saffron Walden—voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live in the UK 2025.

The judges praised the town for its “knockout historic looks, rich cultural offering and exploding foodie scene.” With countryside all around and easy connections to Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London, it’s an unbeatable place to call home.

And here at Jacob Place, you’ll also be supported by our friendly Estate Manager, Alexa, who helps keep everything running smoothly and is always on hand to make life that little bit easier.

Retirement Living with a big plus

Our stunning retirement apartments - available for sale, rent, or Shared Ownership - give you the complete privacy of your own spacious home, paired with a warm, welcoming community just outside your door.

You’ll enjoy access to stylish shared facilities including:

An inviting bistro for social meals and good coffee
A relaxing wellness suite
Beautiful communal spaces perfect for meeting neighbours or hosting visitors
And you can even try the lifestyle for yourself with a free overnight stay at Jacob Place.

Independence with the support you choose:

A friendly manager — Alexa — on site 24/7
One hour of domestic support included weekly (with the option to add more)
Tailored personal care if ever needed
A vibrant social community right on your doorstep

Designed with you in mind

Every apartment is created for effortless living, featuring:

Smart, stylish design with thoughtful touches like easy turn taps
Warm, elegant interiors that are low maintenance
The latest safety and security features for complete peace of mind
Energy efficient designs that can help keep bills down
Parking on site and well behaved pets welcome!

Key development information

Jacob Place

Edwin Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TB (Sat Nav CB10 2TD) View on map

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm

0800 201 4811

Shared Ownership

1 bed from £198,750
2 beds from £292,500

Purchase

1 bed from £265,000
2 beds from £350,000

Rent

1 bed from £2,760 pcm
2 beds from £3,825 pcm

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Our service charge explained

Retirement Living Plus benefits

Domestic support – one hour of cleaning (or similar) per week is included and we have a range of additional cleaning and laundry services available.
Low maintenance – with the bigger jobs, like gardening and window cleaning, taken care of there’s more time to enjoy the good things in life.
Tailored lifestyle support – if you need a helping hand now, or in the future, we can support you with personal grooming, shopping, convalescence and more.
Sociable – full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities– so loneliness is never a problem.

Sociable – full independence in your own home, with your own front door, a welcoming community and lots of activities– so loneliness is never a problem.
Beautifully designed apartments – with lifts to all floors, walk-in showers, contemporary easy-to-use kitchens–and plenty of storage.
A chef-run bistro/restaurant – serving subsidised seasonal fresh food daily in a stylish and sociable setting. Friends and family are welcome too.
Shared space and amenities – including a guest suite to make hosting simple, a pampering wellness suite and lovely landscaped gardens.
Independent but secure – you’ll feel safe and sound with a 24/7 emergency alarm and friendly staff on-site day and night.

Development highlights

Conveniently located in sought-after Saffron Walden and close to rolling green countryside
Beautifully landscaped gardens adorned with stunning flowers, allowing you to nurture your passion for gardening
Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estates Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community

Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estates Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community
Onsite chef-run bistro with ever changing, delicious seasonal menus served daily
Stylish communal lounge to enjoy evening cocktails, everyday socialising or lazy afternoons with friends
Chic Wellness Suite for onsite pampering
Hotel-style Guest Suite for loved ones to stay, making hosting a breeze
Gorgeous low maintenance and energy-efficient one and two bed retirement properties
Spacious balconies and patios available on selected properties

Key features Key features for Jacob Place retirement properties

Landscaped gardens
Pets allowed
Bistro
Estates Manager
Guest suite
Guest parking
Wheelchair access
Lifts to all floors
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Wellness suite
Communal lounge
Care and lifestyle services

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Jacob Place interactive site plan

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McCarthy & Stone Brochure

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These retirement homes are available for sale, rent and Shared Ownership

We’ve got a choice of flexible options to suit your lifestyles and financial circumstances. Your friendly Sales Consultant can help you choose the right one for you, so you can start planning life in your lovely new home.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2024

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.

That depends on your individual circumstances, but in many cases, service charges are lower than like-for-like costs in a previous property. Our research shows you could save over £2,300 a year on household bills in a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home*. Read about how we can save money on your cost of living.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

*Typical net saving when running a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy & Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC, and planning permission.

Usually people take between 12 to 16 weeks to complete the purchase of their new retirement home, but we will try to be as flexible as possible to suit your individual circumstances.

Once you’ve reserved your retirement property, it’s likely you’ll need to sell your current home. Part exchange means you'll have a cash buyer for your property, making the process quicker and easier.

Our Part Exchange offer includes:

Certainty: relax in the knowledge that you’ll move in on a set date and that the sale price is fixed.
Convenience: enjoy a stress-free way to sell your home without redecorating or having to prepare your home for viewings.
Access: to your sold property for up to two weeks after completion.
Financial benefits: there is no need to pay for estate agent fees and we’ll provide up to £1,000 towards solicitor fees*.
A smooth move: our part exchange offer includes a free specialist removals service

Part Exchange in just 3 simple steps:

Valuation:
Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property.
Offer:
You’ll receive an offer from us based on these valuations. There’s no obligation to accept, and you may get a higher price on the open market. It’s up to you whether the benefits of part exchange outweigh this.
Sold:
Should you accept this offer, we’ll work with your legal representatives to finalise the contracts — and even contribute £1,000 towards your solicitor fees*.

*T&Cs apply. Read the full T&Cs.

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, and the majority of our resale prices increase in net value. View resale retirement homes.

You can rent a retirement home on this development. Renting is an easy, flexible and quick way to enjoy life in a McCarthy & Stone community. Did you know? When you rent the Service Charge is paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

Reservation deposit* £150.00

* This is a deposit payable to reserve a property. Once the tenancy has been agreed, your reservation deposit will be offset against the first month’s rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

An Assured Periodic Tenancy on a retirement rental gives you legal protection, meaning that if you abide by the conditions of your tenancy, you can live in the property for as long as you like. If you wish to move, you can serve two months at any time during your tenancy.

If you’d like to move into a McCarthy & Stone retirement rental, we’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form. These give us 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 also be asked to provide identification documents that comply with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations.

Yes. You pay a deposit to secure your rental retirement property which is offset against your first month’s rental payment. A Tenancy Deposit, equivalent to five weeks' rent, will need to be paid when your tenancy begins.

All payments for our retirement rentals are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit.

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 a government backed scheme.

You can enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

McCarthy & Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with a government backed scheme and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy & Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.

If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties.

To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Additionally, there will be age criteria for the McCarthy & Stone retirement development you want to buy in. Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).

Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership

No. We offer a wide selection of Older Persons Shared Ownership properties across England. However, not every McCarthy & Stone development offers Older Persons Shared Ownership and not all properties at every development are eligible. If you want to know whether a specific development has Shared Ownership available you can message us online or call our friendly Sales Consultants on 0800 201 4811.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don't own.

Before entering into an Older Persons Shared Ownership agreement we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you'd like to take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor. This is to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs now and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.

Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.

With Older Persons Shared Ownership you are eligible to claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs for ten years. This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included. Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership.

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

Standard service charge model*

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property.

£175.54 1 bedroom apartment
£228.98 2 bedroom apartment

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

Renting with McCarthy & Stone?

Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

* Service charge cost per week, reviewed annually. Examples show prices available at this development.

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)
Professional fees
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

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.

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.

Retirement Living Plus allows you to lead an independent lifestyle with optional assisted living facilities on hand if you need them. Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, you’ll benefit from luxurious and low-maintenance retirement apartments in fabulous UK locations, alongside an on-site restaurant/bistro, a manager on-site 24-hours and the option of bespoke domestic and personal care packages.

Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, Retirement Living Plus developments provide an independent lifestyle with assisted living facilities and additional lifestyle and care services as and when you need them. There’s an on-site restaurant/bistro providing delicious meals every day in a sociable environment and a member of our management team is on-site 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year to provide reassurance.

An hour’s domestic assistance every week is included in the service charge. This is for light cleaning of your apartment. We also offer a range of additional services on a pay as you go basis such as laundry and bedding change, shopping and general errands including prescription collection, help with technology and paperwork and lots more. For those who may need it, we can provide personal care and support packages, these are individually tailored to suit your needs, and can cover any aspect of personal care. We are also here if you’d like and extra companionship or to escort you to your favourite activities. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and our rates are highly competitive and our staff team fully trained and supervised.
Care and support services are delivered by our staff who are employed on-site.
You only pay for additional care and support when you need it. We understand things change in life so you can dial up or down the support you receive from us at any time, putting you in control.

We can arrange a private and confidential Wellbeing Assessment to put a personalised support plan in place, which means you have all the care and support you need from the moment you move in. Talk to us on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to find out more about our flexible care and support packages.

Our Retirement Living Plus assisted living properties include ‘hidden care’ designed so people can age in place in style and comfort. This includes telecare technology so if you choose, we can remotely monitor your wellbeing without being intrusive to your privacy.

Our apartments are designed with waist-height ovens and plug sockets, slip-resistant flooring, hearing loops for the TV and lever taps in the bathrooms, as standard. Our retirement properties are also designed to be usable by people with mobility aids/walkers as well as being easily adapted to be wheelchair users. It’s also just as important that the homes look beautiful and feel homely. We design homes people feel proud and happy to live in where any adaptations are as discreet as possible.

To make life easy:

There are lifts to all floors
Apartments are fitted with personal emergency alarms, as well as integrated fire alarms and camera entry systems.
As well as having a contemporary kitchen in their own apartment, customers can eat at the bistro-style restaurant on-site.
There are sociable shared areas, including a homeowners’ lounge, function room and maintained gardens.
Our sites offer a calendar of events, clubs and activities to suit all interests.
Having guests and relatives stay over is easy as they are welcome to stay overnight in our guest suites.
One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
Have the security of knowing additional care and support is available from our in-house staff teams, if any, when you want it.
There are staff on-site 24/7 day and night, so always someone here should you need help.

Service charges cover the day-to-day costs of management and maintenance within our retirement developments, such as the heating and cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance and redecoration. They are tightly regulated by national legislation and must relate to the management services provided within the development, not to construction or repair costs. Our service charges are ‘pass through’ costs which we do not mark up in any way. They are the costs of running your development.

Our service charge varies from development to development reflecting their different sizes and facilities, but they are calculated in the same way across the country.

Costs in Retirement Living Plus developments are higher than in Retirement Living developments to reflect the increased staffing costs, the provision of care and lifestyle support packages, and the table-service restaurants/bistros provided on-site.

Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online to find out more about our service charges.

Yes. Most of our retirement developments are more than happy for you to move in with a well-behaved pet – most of our retirement rentals are pet friendly too. Call 0800 201 4811 for details, contact us online or read more about our pet-friendly policy.

Deborah

Sales

After many years in sales, to now work in the retirement living sector is a rewarding journey. Helping customers become homeowners and see them settled, relieved and content in their next chapter of life is wonderful to be part of.

Alexa

Manager

I have worked in health and social care settings for many years now, working my way up and becoming a CQC registered manager in domiciliary care settings. My inspiration has always been my Mum who worked in Adult Social care for over 30 years. Growing up I admired the work she did and saw just how much job satisfaction and enjoyment she got from helping others.

Louise

Manager

I am one of the Duty Managers here at Jacob Place. Before joining McCarthy & Stone, I worked as a senior support worker for 24 years. I enjoy meeting new people and supporting people to lives their lives as independently as possible. My hobbies when I am not working include, gardening, cooking and walking my dog.

Jessie

Carer

I am one of the care and support assistants here at Jacob Place, and I am so pleased to be joining the team. Before joining McCarthy & Stone, I was working for a local domiciliary care company as a home care assistant. I am a mum of two daughters and love spending my spare time making fun and exciting memories with the family. We also have a little dog, who I love taking on walks.

Mia

Carer

I am a care and support assistant for McCarthy & Stone here at Jacob Place. I am very excited for the opportunity to be working in such a beautiful development. Before joining McCarthy & Stone I was a care assistant at a residential care home and also a cook in the home. During my career I have had various roles working in the hospitality sector. My hobbies include music, walking and having a good coffee and cake.

Tania

Carer

I am one of the Duty Managers at Jacob Place. Born in Portugal, I moved to the UK when I was 23. After studying Journalism, I found my calling for Healthcare. It has been over ten years now and during that time I have supported people in the community, in their own houses and in Independent Living Developments. I have achieved my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership in Adult and Social Care and have been with McCarthy & Stone for over seven years now.

Charlotte

Chef

I look after all the catering requirements at Jacob Place, including the day to day running of the kitchen and restaurant and managing special events. I was trained by Forte hotels, became the youngest female head chef in the UK for the biggest conference centre in Northamptonshire and went on to work for the Duke of Bedford. I have worked as a chef manager and an area manager, covering care homes, nursing homes and independent living sites.

Jacob Place

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

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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.

Audley End House and Gardens is a largely early 17th-century country house outside Saffron Walden, Essex, England.

Retirement living in Saffron Walden

Sought-after Saffron Walden, Essex, was voted The Sunday Times’ Best Place to Live in the UK in 2025, thanks to “its knockout historic looks…rich cultural offering and an exploding foodie scene.” With its wealth of local amenities and strong community spirit, it's not hard to see why.

Local retirees enjoy:

Easy access to supermarkets, independent shops and services, pubs, restaurants and healthcare.
The local market, which runs twice a week and brings the community together, selling everything from vintage jewellery to fresh produce.
Green spaces, like Audley End Park and Bridge End Gardens, as well as the surrounding countryside, where you can find many walking trails.
Community groups such as the U3A, which cater to interests such as art, history, music and more.

More information about Saffron Walden

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We’ve donated a life-saving defibrillator to the Saffron Walden Community Shed.

Market

In local community

Find fresh local produce, baked goods, food stalls and gifts at the local market.

English Heritage Attraction

In local community

Enjoy historic days out at your local English Heritage attraction.

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Museum

In local community

There’s a museum/place of historic interest local to this development.

Local Pub

In local community

There’s a popular pub nearby with a menu packed with British classics.

We're much happier. Well I am, yes! I mean I did have some doubts, what am I going to do, you know, stuck in a two-bedroom apartment all day long with nothing to do. Now I am working out when am I going to get a break!

Mary and Raymond Heath, McCarthy & Stone Homeowners

Summer Garden Party

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

20^th Jun, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

Enjoy cocktails on the terrace at our Summer Garden Party and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes Walter House so special.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

Information Day - Morning

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.