The Clockhouse is a high quality Retirement Living PLUS development that features new retirement apartments exclusively for the over 70s in the leafy Surrey town of Guildford. Be a part of a close-knit and secure community at The Clockhouse.
Retirement Living PLUS gives you much more than a new apartment. Homeowners can enjoy sociable communal areas, including a restaurant serving hot and cold nutritious meals daily, a hair and nail salon, a homeowners' lounge and the beautifully landscaped gardens. Residents also benefit from a friendly and helpful management team, and a sociable environment where they can really get to know their neighbours.
Every apartment features a fully fitted and easily accessible kitchen, and a walk-in shower with slip-resistant tiling. Security and comfort is ensured for every homeowner, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and an Estates Manager to ensure that every resident feels safe at all times within the complex. There is also wheelchair access and lifts to all floors for those with limited mobility, and staff are on hand 24 hours a day to offer assistance to residents should they ever require it.
The Clockhouse residents are just an eight minute bus ride from the centre of Guildford, where there is a great variety of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, as well as local amenities like a Post Office, pharmacy and bank. The development is just moments away from the award-winning Stoke Park.
Our Retirement Living PLUS developments are ideal for retirees who want to maintain their independence with the peace of mind that help is on hand at all times.
Development Highlights
- Historic and vibrant market town in the heart of Surrey
- Excellent transport links including routes to London and the coast
- Dedicated Estates team providing 24-hour support
- Cinema, theatre and galleries nearby
- Peaceful landscaped gardens and patio
- Bistro restaurant serving freshly prepared meals
Key Features
- Communal lounge
- Salon
- Care provisions
- Guest suite
- Lifts to all floors
- Camera entry system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Near the countryside
- Wheelchair access
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2017
* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed
- Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
- Future maintenance fund
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Ground rent
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated on-site team
What's not included in the rent?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Phone / broadband
- Council Tax
- TV licence / TV service
- Home and contents insurance
What is an Assured Tenancy?
Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get 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 be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.
Do I need to pay a reservation deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.
What do I have to pay before moving in?
Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.
The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.
McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.
What date are rental payments due?
All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.
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 and ground rent 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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Living in Guildford
Less than a mile away is Burpham village which is home to a parade of small shops, two large supermarkets and award-winning Sutherland Memorial Park which provides a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities. The development is located close to the town centre and the main shopping area in Guildford, where there is a vast array of High Street and independent retailers to cater to your every need, including House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and Debenhams.
In addition to a wealth of shopping facilities, the development is just a short walk from Guildford Spectrum leisure centre, which offers a comprehensive programme of daily activities, swimming, tenpin bowling and ice skating. Sources of entertainment are certainly not in short supply, with a cinema, theatre and galleries nearby. There are also numerous parks located close to the development including Stoke Park, Hatchlands Park, Albury Park and Newland's Corner, where you can indulge in leisurely walks and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. For some horticultural inspiration you can journey to RHS Garden Wisley to explore the stunning garden and seasonal events.
There are excellent bus links throughout the area so getting around is quick and easy, plus the development is located near major arterial roads including the M25, M3 and A3. Should you want to venture further afield, the train station provides services direct to London Waterloo and routes to the Hampshire Coast, making a day trip to the capital or a trip to the Continent simple and hassle-free.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Bank
- Bus Stop
- Bus Station
- Doctors Surgery
The development is located close to a number of green spaces. Stoke Park is just 0.7 miles away, while Sutherland Memorial Park can be reached in just over 1 mile. For sports fans, the amazing Guildford Spectrum is only 0.5 miles away. Here you can enjoy a range of exercise classes, ice skating, swimming and a range of other activities.
For shopping, the cobbled High Street meets all your needs. It’s only 1.5 miles from the development, too.
Getting to Location
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