Thinking about downsizing? Our expert team can help make your move easier, from exploring your options to reducing moving costs. Plus, you'll receive a £500 soft-furnishings voucher* when you complete on a selected home.

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Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Oakwood, Greater London

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

Final apartment available, don't miss out on your dream home! Book your visit today.

This stylish Retirement Living development offers thoughtfully designed one and two-bedroom apartments in the heart of Oakwood. Combining elegant contemporary interiors with practical features for everyday comfort, these homes are designed to help you enjoy an independent, active, and fulfilling lifestyle.

What We Offer

Designed exclusively for the over 60s, these retirement apartments feature a range of intelligent, easy-to-use features to support both current and future needs. From easy-turn taps and low-maintenance finishes to warm, energy-efficient interiors, every detail has been carefully considered to make life simpler and more enjoyable. Many apartments benefit from private patios or balconies, providing the perfect space to relax outdoors. Homeowners also enjoy access to attractive communal facilities including a welcoming Club Lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi, a state-of-the-art audio and video system, and beautifully landscaped gardens with comfortable seating areas. The development also offers lift access to all floors, a dedicated mobility scooter charging room, a private car park, and a convenient Guest Suite for visiting family and friends. A friendly on-site manager is on hand to provide support, while an active calendar of optional social events, clubs, and gatherings helps foster a strong sense of community. Well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Relaxed, Low-Maintenance Living Life in Oakwood is all about enjoying more freedom and less responsibility. With external maintenance taken care of and communal areas professionally managed, you'll have more time to spend doing the things you love. Whether that’s enjoying a coffee with friends in the lounge, taking in the fresh air from your balcony, or exploring the local area, you can enjoy retirement at your own pace. Safe and Secure Living For complete peace of mind, every apartment is fitted with a 24-hour emergency call system, intruder alarm, and secure camera entry system compatible with standard televisions. Combined with the support of the on-site manager, these features offer reassurance that help is always available should you need it.

Location

Oakwood is a charming residential community on the northern edge of London, offering the perfect balance between peaceful suburban living and excellent access to the capital. The development is ideally positioned close to Oakwood Underground Station on the Piccadilly Line, providing direct connections to central London, King's Cross St Pancras, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Heathrow Airport. Nature lovers will appreciate being moments from the beautiful Trent Park, one of North London's most treasured green spaces. With woodland walks, lakes, open meadows, gardens and an equestrian centre, Trent Park offers countless opportunities to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Oakwood's thriving local high street offers a variety of cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. From family-run cafés and traditional tea rooms to highly regarded Italian, Mediterranean, Indian and grill restaurants, there is something to suit every taste just a short stroll from home. Excellent transport links make it easy to visit friends and family across London and beyond.

Whether you're looking to downsize locally or relocate for a more relaxed lifestyle while remaining well connected, Samuel House provides an ideal setting for your next chapter.

Key development information

Samuel House

View on map 1B Westpole Avenue, Oakwood, Greater London, EN4 0FP View on map

Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 10:30am–4pm

0800 201 4811

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £340,000

Rent

  • 1 bed from £3,360 pcm

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Our service charge explained

Development highlights

  • Regular events and activities in the beautiful homeowners lounge.
  • Excellent medical, dental and pharmaceutical amenities less than a 5 minute walk
  • Try before you buy available
  • Conveniently close to the Oakwood underground station
  • Conveniently close to the Oakwood underground station
  • In close proximity to Cockfosters High Street, which boast an abundance of restaurants and shops
  • Meet our Fabulous House Manager, Patricia.

Key features Key features for Samuel House retirement properties

  • 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
  • Car parking
  • Balconies

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These retirement homes are available for sale and rent

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 01/01/2022

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:

  1. Valuation:
    Three independent local estate agents and a surveyor will value your property.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

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.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about moving into our retirement rentals.

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.

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about deposits.

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

Contact us online or call 0800 201 4811 for more information about our retirement rentals.

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.

  • £84.59 1 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)
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Building insurance
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Professional fees
  • Emergency call system
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
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You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone

From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.

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Key features of our retirement properties

Frequently asked questions

Find out more with our FAQs. Still got a question? Call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.

Our Retirement Living properties are contemporary, cost-efficient and energy efficient private retirement apartments in sought-after locations. Exclusive to over 60s, you’ll benefit from a friendly on-site manager and access to communal areas like beautifully maintained gardens and sociable lounges with free wi-fi. You’ll find a community of neighbours on your doorstep and, with a calendar full of regular clubs, events and parties on offer, you’ve plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

From virtual tours to welcoming events and open days, the chance to talk to homeowners, personalised visits – or even overnight stays, our friendly sales team will walk you through all the viewing options available. Simply call us today on 0800 201 4811 to get started or alternatively book a visit or event online through your chosen retirement housing development page.

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.

Many McCarthy & Stone retirement properties retain or increase in value when resold. The resales team has a unique understanding of retirement living, enabling us to communicate all the benefits clearly, and a waiting list of customers for some retirement developments.

Much more than a financial investment

It’s also important to remember that our retirement homes are not simply a financial investment, they are an investment in the quality of life for our customers and their families. Our customers are buying into a lifestyle based around security, comfort, friendship, ease of maintenance, support on hand, community, safety and well-being.

We’re continuing to improve our retirement housing to ensure properties retain their value.

This includes:

  • Expanding upon and improving internal space with things like ensuites, walk-in wardrobes, level-access showers, ergonomic design, hidden care, walk out balconies and more.
  • Removing exit fees* and introducing 999-year leases.

To learn more about our resales service, speak to a member of our resales team on 0345 556 4104 or email resales@mccarthyandstone.co.uk.

*A 1% contribution of the resale price still applies upon resale. This goes into the protected sinking fund (the contingency fund) for each development, which covers future major maintenance, and does not come to McCarthy & Stone. Please contact our Property Transfer team on 01202 508299 for more details.

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.

Meet the team at Samuel House

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Clare

Sales

I love working for McCarthy & Stone. I'm thrilled that we can create communites within our development, creating a lifestyle full of memories and happiness.

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Retirement living in Oakwood

Oakwood, as the name implies, occupies a particularly green and leafy corner of Greater London. This neighbourhood combines suburban peace with easy access to the capital city, making it ideal for an active retirement.

Local retirees love:

  • The friendly local community, with plenty of volunteering opportunities, hobby groups, and events where you can make fast friends.
  • Stunning green spaces like Trent Park and Oakwood Park, where you can enjoy woodland walks and picnics.
  • Excellent transport links to the surrounding area, especially to Central London and London Heathrow Airport.
More information about Oakwood

Community news

From homeowner stories to events and fundraising, read the latest news from in and around Samuel House.

What's on at Samuel House

Join us for our upcoming events

Last Chance to Buy Open Day

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

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

Last Chance to Buy Open Day

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1B Westpole Avenue, Oakwood, Greater London, EN4 0FP

Join us to view the last remaining apartment at Samuel House. Special offer of £20k towards your moving costs for those who attend the open day.

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

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

Special offers

Find the latest promotions and seasonal special offers here

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Summer Moving Offer: Free downsizing consultation and £500 voucher

Thinking about downsizing? Our expert team can help make your move easier, from exploring your options to reducing moving costs. Plus, you'll receive a £500 soft-furnishings voucher* when you complete on a selected home.

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Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale

With Part Exchange, you'll have 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.

Smooth Move

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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£20,000* to spend your way

Whether you'd like help towards legal fees and removals, a contribution to service charges, a stylish furniture package, or something else that suits your needs, the choice is yours. It’s a flexible incentive designed to make moving easier and help you settle into your new home with confidence.

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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.