Stane House

77 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AE

50% sold

Reserve a property at this development between 1st March 2025 and 31st May 2025 and we’ll pay your stamp duty* - so you can spend your summer making the most of the landscaped gardens from a home designed around you.

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Retirement Living

Over 60s retirement property for sale in Great Dunmow, Essex

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

This contemporary new development features 30 stunning one and two-bedroom retirement apartments conveniently located in the centre of Great Dunmow, a quaint and historic market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale in Great Dunmow is cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can 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

Stane House

77 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AE View on map

0800 201 4811

Purchase

1 bed from £344,950
2 beds from £444,950

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Short walk from the high street
Weekly activities including: indoor bowls, fish and chip Fridays and more!
Meet our wonderful house manager, on site Monday - Friday
Beautiful landscaped gardens
Safe and secure with a 24/7 emergency call system and video door entry
Easy access to Chelmsford, Stansted Airport and Braintree Freeport Shopping Centre

Key Features Key Features for Stane House

24/7 call system
Camera entry system
Communal lounge
Landscaped gardens
Lifts to all floors
Car parking
House Manager
Pets allowed
Wheelchair access
Guest suite

Useful documents

Request development brochure

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at Stane House

77 High Street, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AE

Bus Stop
Dentist
Local Shop
Bosphorus Restaurant

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Getting to Location

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The high street in Great Dunmow, with medieval architecture.

Retirement living in Great Dunmow

The medieval market town of Great Dunmow is rich in character and steeped in history. While the town may appear sleepy, there’s plenty to do here and in the surrounding areas.

More information about Great Dunmow

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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Explore retirement properties at Stane House

Stane House interactive site plan

Interactive site plan

These properties are 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.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 26/09/2022

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.

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

1 bedroom apartment

Service Charge * £74.60

2 bedroom apartment

Service Charge * £111.91

* Reviewed annually

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?

1 bedroom apartment £74.60 per week reviewed annually
2 bedroom apartment £111.91 per week reviewed annually

Examples show prices available at this development

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.

Andrew

Sales

There is nothing more enjoyable than from the first phone call to the first meeting and then having the pleasure of showing prospective homeowners around our developments, to continue through their journey to moving into their new home. I enjoy watching how new friendships grow and develop, Job satisfaction is when i hear the words "the best move we ever made", this statement alone tells me that person has now found their happy place.

Louise

Manager

Here in office hours to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.

News & community

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McCarthy Stone has retirement homes in all the best places, including the top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025.

Property advice

Expert insight into our retirement homes service charges

Did you know we don’t make a penny from our services? Our McCarthy Stone experts explain how we set fair service charges for our retirement homes. Learn more.

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Coffee Morning

At development

Join your fellow homeowners in the lounge for an informal chat over coffee and cake.

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Local Café

In local community

There’s a lovely café close by, idea for a cuppa and cake with friends.

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National Trust Property

In local community

Enjoy historic days out at the local National Trust home and gardens.

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Local Restaurants

In local community

You’ll find a range of eating places to suit all tastes close to this development.

McCarthy Stone were really helpful throughout the entire process, all we had to do was settle in to our new home and I can say it's been the best move we have made.

Janet Fitzgerald, 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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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 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.

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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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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.

Stane House

Over 60s retirement property for sale in Great Dunmow, Essex

Key development information

Stane House

Purchase

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for Stane House

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at Stane House

Retirement living in Great Dunmow

We're here to help every step of the way

Similar retirement developments nearby

Walter House | Chelmsford

Miami House | Chelmsford

Jacob Place | Saffron Walden

Billericay | Billericay

The Apartments at Royal Gardens | Buntingford

South Woodham Ferrers | South Woodham Ferrers

Edward House | Hertford

Lionheart Court | Waltham Abbey

Royston | Royston

1 bedroom apartment

2 bedroom apartment

Which development is right for you?

Retirement Living

Exclusive to the over 60s

Retirement Living PLUS

Exclusive to the over 70s