Located in the London Borough of Enfield, Oakwood is a pretty little residential town within easy reach of the capital.
The stylish apartments by award-winning builder McCarthy Stone go well above and beyond standard homes. All one and two-bedroom apartments are not only decorated in an elegant contemporary style, but also feature state-of-the-art security for added peace of mind - 24-hour emergency call systems, intruder alarms and a camera entry system compatible with standard TVs. The Retirement Living development itself also has a private car park. Lift access to all floors and a mobility scooter charging room. Homeowners are invited to make use of the exclusive Club Lounge with its outdoor patio and complimentary Wi-Fi, with visitors more than welcome to stay over in the dedicated Guest Suite.
The development is conveniently close to the Oakwood underground station on the Piccadilly Line, which takes you to London King's Cross in less than 30 minutes. This tube line also runs to other popular stops such as Finsbury Park, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Hyde Park, Hammersmith and Heathrow Airport (1.5 hours away), and of course connects to the entire Transport for London network.
Development Highlights
- Beautiful homeowner lounge
- Car parking available
- Guest Suite for family and friends
- Wheelchair accessible and a lift to all floors
- Try before you buy
- Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Conveniently close to the Oakwood underground station
- Pets are welcome
Key Features
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Fire detection
- Intruder alarm
- Camera entry system
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- House Manager
- Pets allowed
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Mobility scooter room
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 01/01/2022
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.
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Our House Manager is a real superstar. She is always there to help straight away, no matter how big or small the issue is. It is so comforting to have somebody there who you know you can rely on. She makes life so easy for us.
Living in Oakwood
There are several shops and amenities located around the train station, including a pharmacy, medical centre, dental surgery, Tesco supermarket, bakery and newsagent - all within 0.2 miles from the McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development. For more shopping, Cockfosters High Street is well under a mile away, where you can find a Sainsbury's, Post Office, library, banks, butcher and several independent clothing boutiques.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bank
- Bus stop
- Doctors
- Library
You’ll find plenty of amenities nearby and easy transport links into central London. It’s just 0.2 miles from Oakwood Underground Station, which is on the Piccadilly Line.
Under 0.5 miles away, you can find Oakwood Library, Trent Park Golf Club and a number of cafés and restaurants. Oakwood Food Centre is also just 0.1 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.
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Save 50 % on your service charge for 5 Years!
There has never been a better time to make Samuel House your home. Reserve a beautiful 1 or 2 bedroom apartment at our stunning development in Oakwood by 31st December 2023 and enjoy 5 years' service charge paid at 50%.*
This offer is available alongside our hassle-free Smooth Move** scheme, which will see you benefit from £2,500 towards your estate agency fees**, £1,000 towards your legal fees*** and our full removals package** including handyman service.
Reserve before 31st December 2023 to take advantage of this offer.
*T&C's apply, please see this link
** T&C's apply. Please see this link
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, no viewings 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.
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.
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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.