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Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4HG View on map
Opening hours: Our Sales Consultants are available for appointments Thursday-Saturday 10.30am-4pm at McFarlane, 28-30 Wood Street, Old Town SN1 4AB. Or Wednesdays 10:30am-4pm at Hall & Woodhouse, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe.
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These stylish independent living apartments for the over 60s are conveniently situated close to all the amenities of this beautifully designed residential area, including a Waitrose and many shops, pubs and restaurants. In East Wichelstowe, you’ll also find a dentist and a hair and beauty salon. This retirement community is close to the picturesque Wilts and Berks Canal and on its banks, you’ll find the Hall and Woodhouse gastro pub which has a full sized canal boat inside! 

Easy independent living for over 60s with McCarthy Stone.

This Retirement Living development will provide attractive one and two bedroom retirement homes for sale in Wichelstowe. This spacious and low maintenance retirement housing for the over 60s will benefit from a friendly manager on-site to keep everything running smoothly, well-appointed communal spaces, including a relaxing  lounge with free Wi-Fi, and a pretty landscaped garden. Our communal facilities soon become hive of informal social gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all interests. Pets are welcome, parking is available for homeowners and guests and the hotel-style guest suite makes it easy for friends and family to stay over. 

Safe, secure and energy efficient.

All our new retirement housing is carefully designed to be a pleasure to live in. Warm and energy efficient, these new retirement homes near Swindon will have latest safety and security features built in too. 

These retirement properties will have:

  • The peace of mind of an on-site manager who’ll even keep an eye on things for you when you’re on holiday.
  • Juliet balconies or patios
  • Fully-fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
  • Master bedrooms with walk in wardrobes or fitted wardrobes as standard
  • Sky Q connection point in the living room
  • 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door. 

Development Highlights

  • Stunning retirement homes near Swindon, Wiltshire
  • Stylish communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising
  • Beautiful, energy saving, low maintenance over 60s retirement housing for stress-free independent living
  • Manager on-site during office hours to help keep everything running smoothly
  • Close to shops and amenities as well as beautiful green spaces and the Wilts and Berks Canal
  • Lovely sociable shared landscaped gardens maintained for you

Key Features

  • Near the countryside
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    Guest suite
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    Pets allowed
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    24/7 call system
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    Car parking
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    House Manager
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    Landscaped gardens
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    Lifts to all floors
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    Communal lounge

Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

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.
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Join us at one of our events

  • Every Wednesday
    Hall and Woodhouse pub by the canal in Wichelstowe
    10:30 - 16:00

    Wednesday Coffee and Chat

    Every Wednesday
    Next event: 13th Nov
    Hall & Woodhouse, Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon SN1 7DA

    Every Wednesday over November, at the Hall & Woodhouse pub, we are giving you the opportunity to pop in for coffee and have a chat about our new development in Wichelstowe.

    Apartments will be released for sale in early 2025, so now is the perfect time to have a conversation with our friendly Sales Advisor to find out more, discuss your needs and explore purchase options.  

    Let us buy you coffee and cake, and at the same time, have a one to one chat with Caroline, our Sales Advisor.

    Call Caroline on 0800 201 4811, book online or just pop along on Wednesday.  Look out for our McCarthy Stone banner!

  • 26 Nov
    A meeting with one of our sales consultants.
    11:00 - 14:00

    Find out more at our Discovery Day

    26th Nov
    Basset Down Golf Complex, Hay Lane, Lower Salthorp, Swindon SN4 9QW

    Due to the popularity of our first event, we are hosting another event, where over tea and coffee, you can find out more about what’s in store at our new development in Wichelstowe.

    Take a look at newly available apartment plans, find out more about the purchase options and reserving a stunning one or two bed apartment. Please feel free to bring along family or friends too.

    Doors open from at 11am, with a presentation at 11:20am.

    The number of spaces are limited and booking is essential for this event.

    Call Caroline on 0800 201 4811 to book your place today.

The local area

Things to do in Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire

If you’re looking for new build retirement homes close to Swindon then the high-quality, contemporary feel of Wichelstowe development could be for you. Built with convenience in mind, this new residential area is in harmony with its natural surroundings.

Slightly further afield you’ll find golf clubs at Basset Down Complex and Broome Manor, and nearby Coate Water Country park is lovely for a stroll around the lake and also offers angling, a playground and a café.

Just off junction 16 of the M4, Wichelstowe makes a fantastic base to explore the South West. The eateries, amenities and shops of Swindon town centre are also easily accessible and Swindon’s Designer outlet is just 1.5 miles away.

Close to the wildlife haven of the Wilts and Berks Canal, it has over 200 acres of open space, thousands of trees, 1.5 acres of allotments and over 12 kilometres of walkways and cycle paths. There’s a thriving community too, with the StoweAway Community Centre offering things like yoga, fitness classes and board game nights.

Wichelstow Facts:
2.3 miles
From central Swindon
100 metres
From a Waitrose
1.5 miles
From Swindon Designer Outlet
8,250
Population of Wroughton and Wichelstowe
Wichelstowe
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 4HG
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Getting to Location

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Our people

The Team at Wichelstowe

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Caroline Craig-Cordel
Sales Consultant
I am passionate that when you retire, your life starts again. At McCarthy and Stone the Homeowners are able to live a full life without many of the worries they had in their old homes. It is nice watching people blossom with the care that McCarthy and Stone take with a purchaser buying the property. There is help given to make the purchase a stress free experience. I love the way we are able to spend time with each person to give the best possible service.

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