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Over 60s retirement property for sale in Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

Our stunning retirement properties in Great Cambourne are available for purchase or rent. Call 0800 201 4811 or request a visit today.

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

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    Lifts to all floors
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    24/7 call system
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    Communal lounge
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    Balconies
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    Car parking
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    Camera entry system
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    Landscaped gardens
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    Fire detection
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    Wheelchair access

Virtual Tours

See for yourself what Uplands Place has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal lounge. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.

Communal area

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 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.

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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.

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The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2021

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

  • 22 Nov to 23 Nov
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    11:00 - 16:00

    Open Days

    22nd Nov
    Uplands Place, High Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6LH
    Whether you’re familiar with our community in Cambourne or haven’t yet discovered the benefits of living in one of our properties, join us at one of our upcoming Open Days and see how good life can be in a home designed around you. 

    You can meet our friendly homeowners, or just relax and take a look around.

    Call 0800 201 4811 or click on the link below to book your place today. 
Offer

Offers Too Good To Miss

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    Discover our warming winter offer!

    Take advantage of our exclusive winter package featuring all four of these incredible offers when you reserve a property before the 28th of December 2024 at Uplands Place.

    Winter fuel allowance 
    We’ll take £1,500 off* any apartment to help keep you extra toasty this winter. That’s the equivalent of 5 years of winter fuel allowance covered. 

    £250 M&S winter food voucher 
    In addition to the above, you will also receive a £250 M&S food voucher*.

    A winter welcome hamper 
    We will also include a winter hamper! Featuring a soft blanket, warm drinks, sweet treats and thoughtful items to help make your winter cosy, comfortable and relaxing. 

    Smooth Move 
    Plus choose one of our properties and we’ll make sure the move goes smoothly, including helping with the cost. Our Smooth Move service* comes with: £2,500 towards your estate agent fees, £1,000 towards legal fees, FREE specialist removals service and a decluttering service 

    *Ts&Cs apply. Warming winter offer valid on reservations from 01/11/24 to 28/12/24 that legally complete by 28/02/25. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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    Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale

    With Part Exchange, we can act as a cash buyer for your home. There’s no estate agent fees and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.

    To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

The local area

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.

Great Cambourne Facts:
10,000
people
9 miles
from Cambridge
Uplands Place
High Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6LH
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  • Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
  • Pharmacy

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.

Our people

The Team at Uplands Place

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Olivia Lince-Gill
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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.