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Retirement Living PLUS at McCarthy Stone

Front exterior

Communal lounge

Living room

Kitchen

Bedroom

Second bedroom

Shower room

Bistro

Wellness Suite

Function room

Laundry room

Shared ownership (50% example share/50% rent)

1 bed from
£138,250/£317 pcm

Purchase

1 bed from
£249,950
2 beds from
£388,150

Rent (Includes service charge)

1 bed from
£2,690 pcm

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0800 201 4811

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

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 in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. 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 red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2018

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.

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 to guest suites and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£160.77

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£213.37

* 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.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

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

Before entering into the 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 take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today 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

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

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.

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.

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 to guest suites and sundry income
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Restaurant
Domestic assistance

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£160.77

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£213.37

* Reviewed annually

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

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? Our retirement rental prices include the service charge.

Reservation deposit*

£500.00

* 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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Living at Watson Place

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THE LOCAL AREA

Living in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton has a long and fascinating history. Visit the local museum to browse the significant collection of local artefacts and learn more about the town's history. What's more, weekly markets have been held here since the 13th century! In keeping with this tradition, Market Square holds regular farmers markets where you can buy fresh produce and locally made goods.

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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.

Chipping Norton Facts:

6,337

people

18 miles

from Oxford

Watson Place

Trinity Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5AJ

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Chipping Norton War Memorial Community Hospital
Chipping Norton Leisure Centre
M&S Food Hall
Aldi

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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Our people

The Team at Watson Place

Margaret Robertson

Sales Consultant

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FESTIVE OFFER
SERVICE CHARGE PAID FOR 3 YEARS* PLUS SMOOTH MOVE
This festive season, if you reserve apartment 42, we’ll give you three years free service charge*, plus our Smooth Move package.
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One Month’s Rent Free or Removals Contribution
Enjoy either one month’s rent free or a contribution to your removals* on selected properties.
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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*.
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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, no viewings and no chains. Just a guaranteed sale at a great price - so you could be enjoying the McCarthy Stone lifestyle sooner.
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