A new McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development is subject to planning at 35 Portway in Warminster. The development will contain 28 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom properties.
These retirement homes in Warminster will be designed with the over 60s in mind. The development will be set in a conservation area and will be neighboured by two listed buildings. It will also be surrounded by open countryside.
These properties will offer the perfect blend for many retirees. If you move to this development, you’ll have your own beautiful and spacious apartment, but you’ll also have access to an on-site communal lounge where you can spend time with your neighbours and the use of beautiful landscaped gardens where you can take a stroll and enjoy the scenery.
When you relocate to one of our retirement homes in Warminster, you’ll also free yourself from the burden of owning and maintaining a large family home. To help even more, we will take care of all the gardening and exterior maintenance of your property. This means you can spend more time doing the things you love. Whether you’d rather enjoy the privacy of your own apartment, make friends in the communal lounge or explore Warminster is entirely your choice.
In addition to this, when you relocate to one of our retirement homes in Warminster, you’ll also have all the help and support you could possibly need close by. The development will have a 24/7 emergency call system and a House Manager who is available to help during office hours. A number of security features will help you feel safe and secure, including a door-camera entry system.
Development Highlights
- An excellent collection of one-bedroom and two-bedroom Retirement Living properties designed for the over 60s
- The development will be situated in the heart of the Wylye Valley and surrounded by countryside
- Set in a conservation area and neighboured by two listed buildings
- Development includes a 24/7 call system, a door-camera entry system, car parking and landscaped gardens
Key Features
- 24/7 call system
- Balconies
- Car parking
- Communal lounge
- Camera entry system
- House Manager
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
- Lifts to all floors
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Near the countryside
- Wheelchair access
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Occupancy options
- 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?
- 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 Warminster
The beautiful market town of Warminster is situated on the edge of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a picturesque location that’s surrounded by chalk downland and stunning natural beauty. Due to its semi-rural location, it’s a popular retirement spot with walkers and ramblers who want to explore the beautiful countryside.
The town’s also incredibly popular with history lovers as it contains many historic attractions. This includes Dents glove factory, which has made gloves for several royals, including a pair worn by Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation.
The town’s pride and joy remains its tranquil lake. It’s located in a park that also has a children’s paddling pool, a skate park, tennis courts and a putting green. The park also leads to Smallbrook Meadows Nature Reserve, which is run by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
High Street will be only 0.2 miles away from our retirement homes in Warminster. Within the town, you’ll also find three supermarkets, including a Morrisons, a Lidl and a Waitrose that will all be within 0.4 miles of the development.
Within 0.3 miles, you’ll also discover a number of cafes, restaurants and a variety of well-known high street brands such as Argos, Sports Direct and Peacocks. Plus, there will also be a great range of banks, including a Halifax, a Barclays and a Nationwide.
If you’d like to travel further afield, there will be a bus stop immediately outside the development and a train station only 0.6 miles away.
Getting to Location
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