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Uplands Place
Uplands Place
Sky lounge
Sky lounge
Roof terrace
Roof terrace
Kitchen
Bedroom
Shower room
Living room
Sky lounge
Uplands Place
Roof terrace
Guest suite
Homeowners lounge
Book a visit to find out more about these superb new retirement properties for sale in Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.
Our development at Uplands Place has almost sold out, with only one property remaining to purchase. To find out more about this stunning apartment and the exciting offers we have available on the last available property, please contact us today to find out more.
Do you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a town centre? Do you admire bold, modern design? Do you enjoy a spot of retail therapy, like to meet friends in a cosy coffee shop or enjoy watching your local sports team at the weekends? McCarthy Stone's Retirement Living development in Cambourne has all this and more on its doorstep.
Situated in the centre of the lively town of Cambourne and boasting outstanding contemporary design, this landmark building offers a choice of 28 one-bed apartments and 25 two-bed apartments, with many featuring their own balcony. All residents have access to both the spectacular roof terrace and the communal south-facing Sky Lounge, from which you can admire wonderful extended views over Cambourne. There are also four stunning penthouse apartments available.
Each apartment, and in fact the entire development, has been designed with your new lifestyle in mind. You can be as independent as you like in this safe and secure environment. The camera entry system and 24/7 call system give you peace of mind, and the on-site House Manager is available during office hours should you need anything. Lifts to all floors guarantee accessibility throughout and, with a car park and scooter store, you won’t have any problems getting out and about. We’re also happy to welcome any well-behaved pets, and the guest suite allows your friends and family to be just as comfortable as you when they come to stay.
A parade of retail shops can be found immediately opposite the development, there’s a pub and restaurants nearby, and you’ve got a great choice of local cafes. Also within walking distance is a Morrisons supermarket, Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre and Monkfield Medical Practice. Should you need it, Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is only 14 miles away. In a prominent town centre location, our Cambourne development offers a wealth of opportunities on your doorstep.
Development Highlights
- Lively town centre location
- Amazing views from the roof terrace
- South-facing communal Sky Lounge
- Modern with a hotel-style lobby and balconies to some apartments
- On-site House Manager
- Guest suite available
Key Features
Lifts to all floors
24/7 call system
Communal lounge
Balconies
Car parking
Camera entry system
Landscaped gardens
Fire detection
Wheelchair access
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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 a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. 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 burgundy are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our resales website.
Great homes for sale and rent
Uplands Place Apartment 30
Retirement Living- Beds 2
- Floor 2
- Size 73.16m2
- Rent £2,510 pcm
Uplands Place Apartment 33
Retirement Living- Beds 1
- Floor 2
- Size 53.45m2
- Purchase £249,950
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2021
- 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 to guest suites and sundry income
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Home and contents insurance
- Council Tax
- Phone / broadband
- TV licence / TV service
* Reviewed annually
- 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.
What is Shared Ownership and who are Homes England?
Is Shared Ownership available at all your locations?
Who will own the share of the property I don’t buy?
Do I need financial advice?
Will a financial review be needed?
What will it cost upfront?
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
Can I purchase a parking space?
What does the £500 essential repairs include?
* 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)
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated House Manager
What's not included?
- 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.
Retirement Living
Retirement Living at McCarthy Stone
I can without a doubt say that thanks to the beautiful community of homeowners here at Uplands Place, I am happier than I ever imagined when I first considered relocating from Scotland to Cambridgeshire.
Offers Too Good To Miss
Move For Free
Reserve a property at this development between 27th December 2024 and 28th February 2025 and we’ll pay a substantial amount towards your stamp duty, legal fees and more*.
*Terms and conditions apply
Living in Great Cambourne
Situated 9 miles west of Cambridge, Cambourne is what is known as a ‘new settlement’. It’s a town built-for-purpose on former agricultural land, with building having begun in 2008. As such, the town has all the amenities you could want, including a variety of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways, a dry cleaner, a pharmacy and a library.
If you enjoy cheering on your local sports team on a Saturday, Cambourne hosts a variety of local sports clubs. Cambourne Cricket Club, Cambourne Rovers FC (which plays in the Cambridgeshire County Football League) and Cambourne Exiles Rugby Club all offer opportunities to spectate and get involved with the teams.
If you like to keep fit, Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre is also within walking distance of the development. With a four-court sports hall catering for a variety of activities, including badminton, table tennis and indoor cricket, as well as a dance studio and a large gym, it has something for everyone, no matter your fitness level or the sort of exercise you enjoy. It also has a juice bar where you can refresh yourself after your exertions. Community spirit and a wealth of amenities sit right at your doorstep in Cambourne.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Restaurant 0.02 miles
- Bus stop 0.1 miles
- Morrisons 0.1 miles
Close to convenience stores and the amenities of Cambourne, you’ll find a Morrisons supermarket a matter of feet away from the development and a medical practice within 0.3 miles.
There is also a library within 0.3 miles and Cambourne Fitness and Sports Centre is just 0.5 miles away.
Further afield, Cambridge is 9 miles from Cambourne and offers many shops, museums and attractions.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
The Team at Uplands Place
Vine Primary School Donation
Cambourne Primary School receive 'bloomin' brilliant donation towards new Sensory Garden
Homeowner Netta relocates from Scotland
Netta felt the urge to spread her wings and relocate to England to be closer to family and experience retirement living.
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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.