Our Watson Place Retirement Living PLUS development offers you the opportunity to own an apartment, set on the border of the Cotswolds in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside.
In all aspects of the development's design, our aim is to make your life easier, from raised sockets in all apartments to an on-site Bistro for when you don't feel like cooking. You'll also receive one hour's domestic assistance per week.
Set on the border of the Cotswolds in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Watson Place has both one-bed and two-bed apartments available. With 59 apartments, there are plenty of opportunities for socialising with your fellow residents, and the tastefully decorated communal lounge and beautifully landscaped garden will be great places to do so.
The Estates Manager and our team of trained staff - one of whom is always on site - provide care and support as needed. With our flexible care packages, you'll only pay for the support you need and use. On top of these packages, you'll find call points in you're apartment, there'll be a 24-hour call system for emergencies and a camera entry system will allow you to see who's calling before you let them in.
A walk of less than 10 minutes will bring you into the centre of Chipping Norton and all it has to offer, from its theatre and local museum to a host of high-street and boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. There's also a doctor's surgery, pharmacy and leisure centre in the town and, along with various supermarkets, you'll also find a delicatessen, a fishmonger and two butchers.
Development Highlights
- Nestled in the beautiful town of Chipping Norton
- Close to the shops and amenities
- Friendly on-site staff 24/7
- Wine and dine with friends in the on-site bistro
- Car club available for residents
- Relax and recharge in the Wellbeing Suite
- One hours free domestic assistance
- Bespoke personal care packages available
Key Features
- Bistro
- 24 hour staffing
- Guest suite
- Function Room
- 24/7 call system
- Available to buy now
- Car parking
- Care provisions
- Estates Manager
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Watson Place has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal area. To get the best experience click the full screen icon with the four arrows below in the bottom left menu bar.
Interactive Site Plan
Our interactive site plan allows you to explore this retirement development. Click the tabs to view each floor, with G being the Ground Floor. You’ll see that one-bedroom retirement homes are shown in yellow and two-bedroom apartments are shown in purple. Any retirement property shown in red is already reserved, sold or rented out. When you click on an available property, you’ll be given information about the sale and/or rental prices (all rental prices include service charges and ground rent). You can then click on ‘view property’ to find out more.
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018
* 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
- Weekly domestic assistance
- Use of the on-site restaurant
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.
Living at Watson Place

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- 2 Jun14:00 - 16:00
Join our Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Trinity Road, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5AJWe are delighted to invite you to join us at Watson Place on Thursday 2nd June 2-4pm to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Join us for an afternoon of celebrations including an indulgent Jubilee cream tea and enjoy the wonderful facilities at Watson Place on this special occasion.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Book today 0800 201 4811.
- 21 Jul11:00 - 16:00
Open House Event
Trinity Road, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5AJJoin us at Watson Place for our Open House event on Thursday 21st July 11am - 4pm.
Take the opportunity to explore the apartments and facilities at Watson Place.
Book today 0800 201 4811.
Living in Chipping Norton
Hook Norton Brewery is a must-visit whether you're a beer-drinker or not. The mill at this traditional brewery is powered by steam and the ale is delivered locally by shire horses! Take a tour of the brewery and museum to discover fascinating historical artefacts, visit the shire horses' stables and, if the mood strikes, sample the handcrafted award-winning ales and beers.
Just five minutes into the Cotswolds by car brings you to the Rollright Stones, an ancient megalithic stone circle reputed to be older than Stonehenge. And, among the Cotswold's many delights, why not visit the Cotswolds Farm Park? This rare breeds conservation centre is run by BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson. A great day out for all the family, take a tractor safari to learn all about the many animals that call the farm home.
Further afield is the sleepy village of Bampton. As well as being a charming, picturesque place to visit on a sunny morning, it also served as the fictional village of Downton in the filming of the award-wining TV series Downton Abbey. It's church, library and houses featured regularly in the show.
And just 20 minutes by car from the development is Blenheim Palace - a world heritage site that's great for a family outing. Take a tour of the palace's opulent rooms, discover its rich history and marvel at the 2000 acres of landscaped parklands, including a beautiful lake and formal gardens.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital
- Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
- M&S Food Hall
- Sainsburys
Watson Place has a convenient location with a Costa Coffee, Marks & Spencer Food Hall and pharmacy within 0.1 miles. You’ll also find an Aldi only 0.7 miles away.
There’s so much to see and do in Chipping Norton. The open-air pool is only 0.8 miles from the development and you’ll find a bowls club in 1.6 miles. There’s also a local theatre just 0.6 miles from Watson Place.
Getting to Location
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