The Curlews

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

a building with a lawn and trees — Communal gardens

a living room with a couch and a table — Show home living room

Almost 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 PLUS

Over 70s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Exmouth, Devon

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

This Retirement Living PLUS development for the over 70's offers 59 one and two bedroom apartments for sale in Exmouth. Some have balconies or patios. All share stylish and spacious communal facilities including a bistro serving delicious hot food 7 days a week, wellness suite, communal lounge as well as an amazing location just two miles from the golden shores of the Blue Flag Sandy Bay beach.

Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS

Our property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Exmouth, Devon gives you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community on the doorstep. All these retirement homes are 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.

Assisted living to make life easier

We’ll help you take care of the little things—as well as the bigger chores—so you can focus on doing what you love. You’ll enjoy beautiful communal spaces, including the well-appointed lounge with free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system, a subsidised restaurant and a landscaped garden with seating. Our communal facilities are social hubs with a packed calendar of (entirely optional) events, clubs and parties.

There’s a friendly manager on-site 24/7, an hour’s domestic support each week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care should you need it. 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

The Curlews

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG View on map

0800 201 4811

Shared Ownership

1 bed from £127,500/£293 pcm
2 beds from £182,500/£419 pcm

Purchase

1 bed from £302,500
2 beds from £364,000

Rent

1 bed from £2,495 pcm

Our service charge explained

Development highlights

Coastal location with excellent transport links, around two miles from Exmouth’s lively town centre and the beautiful Exmouth and Sandy Bay beaches
Gorgeous low maintenance and energy-efficient retirement properties to buy or rent – balconies, patios and/or onsite parking available for select properties
Lovely, landscaped gardens for evening cocktails and lazy afternoons with friends and a stylish communal lounge for parties, events and everyday socialising
Chic Wellness Suite for onsite pampering and hotel-style Guest Suite to make hosting a breeze
Onsite chef-run bistro with ever changing seasonal menus, plus barista coffee and cake
Manager onsite 24/7 for your peace of mind, plus tailored domestic support and personal care should you need it

Key Features Key Features for The Curlews

24/7 call system
Balconies
Camera entry system
Lounge Wi-Fi access
Fire detection
Guest parking
Guest suite
Landscaped gardens
Lifts to all floors
Pets allowed
Storage facilities
Wheelchair access
24 hour staffing
Restaurant / Bistro
Care provisions
Car parking
Intruder alarm
By the sea
Estates Manager
Available to buy now

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Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

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Your local amenities at The Curlews

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

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Located on Salterton Road, our development is situated next to a Tesco Superstore and a pharmacy. There are also bus stops outside.

In the centre of Exmouth, the train station, cinema and leisure centre are 1.7 miles away. Here, you’ll also find shops, eateries and banks.

Further afield, East Devon Golf Club, the coast and Orcombe Point are 2.5 miles away.

Getting to Location

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The seafront in Exmouth, with a boat and a green fields across the bay

Retirement living in Exmouth

Exmouth is a vibrant port town on the East coast of Devon, where the River Exe meets the sea. Life here strikes a balance between seaside serenity and lively events typical of a resort.

More information about Exmouth

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

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These properties are available for sale, rent and Shared Ownership

We’ve 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 26/04/2024

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share.
You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property – and if you own 75%, you won’t pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

McCarthy Stone’s Older Persons Shared Ownership is run in partnership with Homes England and is ideal for those who want to enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price. OPSO means you can purchase a share of 75% or 50% of the overall property value.

If you choose to buy 75% of the property, you won’t have to pay rent on the outstanding share.
If you buy a 50% share you’ll pay an affordable monthly rent on the remaining 50%. It is only available on select properties.

To qualify for Older Person’s Shared Ownership, you need to be 55 or older. Additionally, there will be age criteria for the McCarthy Stone retirement development you want to buy in (usually over 60 for for Retirement Living and over 70 for Retirement Living PLUS). Apart from that, the main criteria is that you must own only one property and have a household income of less than £80,000 (£90,000 in London).

Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership

No. We offer a wide selection of Older Persons Shared Ownership properties across England. However, not every McCarthy Stone development offers Older Persons Shared Ownership and not all properties at every development are eligible. If you want to know whether a specific development has Shared Ownership available you can message us online or call our friendly Sales Consultants on 0800 201 4811.

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don't own.

Before entering into an Older Persons Shared Ownership agreement we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

If you'd like to take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor. This is to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs now and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

On-site car parking and disabled parking for homeowners and guests is usually available but varies depending on the individual retirement village or development.

Any questions about parking? Call 0800 201 4811 or contact us online.

With Older Persons Shared Ownership you are eligible to claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs for ten years. This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included. Find out more about Older Persons Shared Ownership.

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 and 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 we’ll buy the property from you 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:

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

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? No service charge is payable when you rent.

Reservation deposit* £500.00

* To be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your tenancy not proceed

An Assured 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 at the end of 12 months, then you can serve notice after 10 months to give two months’ notice. The notice period is always two months.

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.

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.

All payments for our retirement rentals 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 (if applicable) and property maintenance.

How much is the service charge?

1 bedroom apartment £189.18 per week reviewed annually
2 bedroom apartment £251.72 per week reviewed annually
Renting? Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

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)
Professional fees
Maintenance of building and gardens
Emergency call system
Building insurance
Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

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.

Retirement Living PLUS allows you to lead an independent lifestyle with optional assisted living facilities on hand if you need them. Exclusively for those aged 70 and over, you’ll benefit from luxurious and low-maintenance retirement apartments in fabulous UK locations, alongside an on-site restaurant/bistro, a manager on-site 24-hours and the option of bespoke domestic and personal care packages.

Exclusively for those over 70, Retirement Living PLUS developments provide an independent lifestyle with assisted living facilities and additional lifestyle and care services as and when you need them. There’s an on-site restaurant/bistro providing delicious meals every day in a sociable environment and a member of our management team is on-site 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year to provide reassurance.

An hour’s domestic assistance every week is included in the service charge. This is for light cleaning of your apartment. We also offer a range of additional services on a pay as you go basis such as laundry and bedding change, shopping and general errands including prescription collection, help with technology and paperwork and lots more. For those who may need it, we can provide personal care and support packages, these are individually tailored to suit your needs, and can cover any aspect of personal care. We are also here if you’d like and extra companionship or to escort you to your favourite activities. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and our rates are highly competitive and our staff team fully trained and supervised.
Care and support services are delivered by our staff who are employed on-site.
You only pay for additional care and support when you need it. We understand things change in life so you can dial up or down the support you receive from us at any time, putting you in control.

We can arrange a private and confidential Wellbeing Assessment to put a personalised support plan in place, which means you have all the care and support you need from the moment you move in. Talk to us on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online to find out more about our flexible care and support packages.

Our Retirement Living PLUS assisted living properties include ‘hidden care’ designed so people can age in place in style and comfort. This includes telecare technology so if you choose, we can remotely monitor your wellbeing without being intrusive to your privacy.

Our apartments are designed with waist-height ovens and plug sockets, slip-resistant flooring, hearing loops for the TV and lever taps in the bathrooms, as standard. Our retirement properties are also designed to be usable by people with mobility aids/walkers as well as being easily adapted to be wheelchair users. It’s also just as important that the homes look beautiful and feel homely. We design homes people feel proud and happy to live in where any adaptations are as discreet as possible.

To make life easy:

There are lifts to all floors
Apartments are fitted with personal emergency alarms, as well as integrated fire alarms and camera entry systems.
As well as having a contemporary kitchen in their own apartment, customers can eat at the bistro-style restaurant on-site.
There are sociable shared areas, including a homeowners’ lounge, function room and maintained gardens.
Our sites offer a calendar of events, clubs and activities to suit all interests.
Having guests and relatives stay over is easy as they are welcome to stay overnight in our guest suites.
One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
Have the security of knowing additional care and support is available from our in-house staff teams, if any, when you want it.
There are staff on-site 24/7 day and night, so always someone here should you need help.

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.

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.

Julie

McCarthy & Stone - Julie Mansbridge Julie Mansbridge Sales Consultant I am very happy to be working at McCarthy & Stone. It is extremely rewarding helping our homeowners achieve peace of mind in their new home and to be able to look forward to a carefree retirement.

Sharon

Manager

We’ve managers on-site 24/7 to ensure communal areas and gardens are well maintained, services are delivered—and for your peace of mind.

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Property advice

Is it better to rent or buy in retirement?

Should you rent or buy a retirement property? Read about the pros and cons from our expert, Tannaz Bhoot, Head of Rentals at McCarthy Stone.

Property advice

“Renting has been the best decision we could’ve made.”

Laurence and Brenda Bruce, both 92, made the life-changing decision to move from their large home in Moray, Scotland, to a two-bedroom retirement apartment in Gloucester, where they’ve found a flexible and supportive lifestyle close to family at Llanthony Place.

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.

News & community

Curlews photo competition winner announced

Apt picture of an endangered curlew wins Exmouth retirement homes’ photo competition, which aims to raise awareness of these graceful birds.

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News & community

Ellie groundbreaking in Exmouth

Next generation paves the way for the older generation to live healthier lives at The Curlews.

Friends & family

A Shared Ownership home leads to new start for Christine

McCarthy Stone has Shared Ownership properties for sale in many of our retirement communities, benefiting people like 92 year old Christine in Taunton.

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Beach

In local community

This development is close to a beautiful beach and coastal walks.

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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.

Open Spaces

In local community

We’re close to an attractive park/open space that is perfect short walks.

Market

In local community

Find fresh local produce, baked goods, food stalls and gifts at the local market.

Welcome Wednesday

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Next event 28^th May, 10:30am to 12:00pm Every Wednesday until 25^th Mar 2026

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

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 The Curlews 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.

Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.

Visit Our Open Event

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

17^th–21^st Jun, 11:00am to 4:00pm

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

Join us for an exclusive Open Event and experience firsthand the community spirit that makes The Curlews so special.

Whether you’re just starting to explore your next move or have already fallen in love with one of our stunning homes, this is the perfect opportunity to see what life could be like.

Chat with our welcoming homeowners, explore our beautifully designed properties, and see for yourself why so many say, “I only wish I’d moved sooner.”

Guide Dog Event

We will also be holding a raffle for you to take part in and win prizes.

Whilst here, you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful show suite and find out more about retirement living at The Curlews!

17^th Jul, 3:00pm to 5:00pm

1-59 Merchant Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2GG

Meet a real working Guide Dog at the Curlews, Exmouth. Enjoy an informative talk and some delicious light refreshments with the homeowners.

We will also be holding a raffle for you to take part in and win prizes.

Whilst here, you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful show suite and find out more about retirement living at The Curlews!

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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.

The Curlews

Over 70s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Exmouth, Devon

Key development information

The Curlews

Shared Ownership Help 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay

Purchase

Rent

Development highlights

Key Features Key Features for The Curlews

Useful documents

Additional brochures available for instant PDF download

Your local amenities at The Curlews

Retirement living in Exmouth

We're here to help every step of the way

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