Retirement Properties in Wharfedale
Nestled in the Wharfedale Valley on the end of the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, this attractive new Retirement Living development will offer 24 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom spacious retirement apartments for sale. Exclusively available to the over 60s, this retirement development is conveniently located in the heart of this sought-after village close to Ilkley and Otley, West Yorkshire.
Low maintenance and sociable
This McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development provides a range of beautiful new retirement properties for sale in picturesque Burley in Wharfedale. Our retirement developments are designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own contemporary retirement apartment.
This retirement development will offer stylish communal spaces including a lovely lounge and garden, ideal for meeting friends and neighbours for a drink and a chat. A luxurious hotel-style guest suite, and guest parking will also be available for when people visit.
Safe and secure
All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics to ensure they are a joy to live in and with the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and video door entry, as well as the reassurance of an onsite manager during office hours.
Things to do in Burley in Wharfedale
Burley in Wharfedale is an attractive village with mainly Victorian era architecture. The village centres around the vibrant Main Street which has a host of independent shops from a butchers, deli to a chemist and hairdresser. There's also a GP surgery, post office and library. The village has a thriving cafe culture with a variety of venues for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
With a host of activities, you'll never be short of something to do. From Art to Zumba, there's a wide range of regular activities on offer daily.
Ramblers will be spoilt for choice by the numerous walks and trails around the area, including river routes to Burley Stepping Stones. For those relaxing days, watch the world go by, from the tranquil Grange Park.
Development Highlights
- Ideally located in the beautiful village of Burley in Wharfedale
- Excellent transport links with easy access to surrounding towns and villages
- Bespoke care packages available, should you need it
- Elegant communal lounge & courtyard to socialise in with friends and neighbours
- A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
- Dedicated House Manager to run the development day-to-day
Key Features
- Camera entry system
- House Manager
- Guest suite
- Car parking
- Communal lounge
- Guest parking
- 24/7 call system
- Pets allowed
- 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 01/06/2023
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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- 24 Nov to 30 Apr
Weekly Pop in Events
24th NovSummer Manor, Summer Court, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7NACome and join us at Summer Manor for our fabulous weekly events:
Welcome Wednesday's enjoy tea or coffee with a slice of cake from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Cuppa, Cake and Company with our lovely homeowners, every Thursday 11.00am to 12.00pm.
Fizz Friday's enjoy a glass of prosecco from 12pm to 3pm.
Open House Saturday's enjoy tea or coffee with a slice of cake from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
We look forward to welcoming you to Summer Manor, no appointment required just pop along. We want you to feel free to look around without the pressure of an appointment, but our sales team will be on hand should you wish to ask any questions.
- 5 Dec to 9 Dec10:30 - 17:00
Celebrate our First Christmas!
5th DecSummer Manor, Summer Court, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7NAIt is our first Christmas at Summer Manor and we are celebrating with a festive open week.
Come and join us from Tuesday 5th December to Saturday 9th December, 10.30am to 5.00pm.
We have local singer Geoff Smith singing on Thursday 7th December, 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Toast the season with a festive tipple and sweet treat delight. Select a gift from under our fabulous tree.
Come and meet our friendly House Manager and homeowners.
We want you to feel free to look around without the pressure of an appointment. Friends and family are welcome.
For further information, please call 0800 201 4811.
Retirement living in Burley in Wharfedale
Burley in Wharfedale offers so much to do on the doorstep. Burley Weir with its stepping stones, is a lovely spot and you’ll find friendly Ilkley Golf Course nearby. Burley is a fantastic base to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the many wonderful local walking routes like the Dales Way, which includes Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rocks. Another option for glorious meadow and woodland walks, as well as rock formations, is Otley Chevin Forest Park.