Situated in the charming market town of Thatcham, this Retirement living PLUS development has everything you’ll need to make the most of your retirement. Offering support and additional care services to benefit your way of living, you can be sure to enjoy your independence exactly the way you desire.
With a choice of stunning one and two bedroom apartments available, homeowners will benefit from carefully designed bathroom suites, kitchens and apartment details, created to make everyday use as easy as possible. High quality touches and intelligent appliances feature throughout and balconies in selected apartments will offer lovely views of the surrounding area. Every interior looks and feels quality, with tasteful decor and colour-schemes giving residents a calming, comfortable space to make their own.
An on-site bistro-style restaurant provides residents with the choice of freshly cooked food and a three-course lunch every day, which guests and families are most welcome to join. In fact, we offer stunning on-site guest suites, perfect for friends and family to stay overnight and spend more time together. Retirement Living PLUS development also offers residents with domestic assistance services that can be tailored to suit your exact needs. Every Retirement Living PLUS homeowner will receive one hour domestic assistance per week.
A dedicated Estate Team will be on-site 24 hours a day to help you with your requirements, while our video entry system and 24/7 emergency call system will ensure your safety. A lovely indoor communal area will be the perfect place to unwind and socialise with friends, as well as make the most of the constant supply of hot tea and coffee.
Development Highlights
- Retirement Living PLUS – exclusive to the over 70s
- On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus
- Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
- Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community

What is Retirement Living PLUS?
Exclusive to the over 70s, you’ll enjoy your own private apartment with thoughtful assisted living services on the doorstep, including a subsidised restaurant and optional personal care packages.
Key Features
- Bistro
- Estates Manager
- 24/7 call system
- Camera entry system
- Wheelchair access
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
- Guest suite
- Landscaped gardens
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what a Retirement Living PLUS development looks like, here is a virtual tour of our recently finished development ‘Monument Place’ in Salisbury, with virtual tours of a two bedroom apartment and Homeowners' lounge. 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 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
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2021
- 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
* 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?
Living at William House
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Join us at one of our events
- 5 Dec to 9 Dec10:30 - 17:00
Christmas Open Week
5th DecWilliam House, The Moors, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4AUChristmas Open Week at William House
Join us at our Festive Week, Tues 5th - Sat 9th Dec, from 10:30am - 5pm.
Come and view the stunning apartments and indulge on freshly made mince pies and a festive hot drink.
When you visit, we'll give you a box of chocolates made by artisan chocolatier Chococo as a Christmas gift.
Experience what age-exclusive living is all about by viewing the social areas too, such as the warmly styled homowner's lounge and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Our friendly team will be on hand to give you information on the flexible purchase options, as well as the latest offers when you decide to reserve before Christmas.
Don't delay, register your interest by calling 0800 201 4811 today. - Every Wednesday11:00 - 13:00
Welcome Wednesday
Every WednesdayNext event: 6th DecWilliam House, The Moors, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4AUWelcome Wednesday at William House
Come and experience life here at William House. Join us for coffee and light refreshments every Wednesday in the communal lounge and discover the McCarthy Stone lifestyle.
You'll meet the lovely Rachel, the Estates Manager and have the opportunity to chat to some of the homeowners who already call this place home.
While you're here, you may wish to take a tour of our stunning apartments. Feel free to bring your family and friends along too.
60% now sold!
Don't delay, secure your place at our Welcome Wednesday by calling 0800 201 4811 today.
Living in Thatcham
Surrounded by nature reserves, greens and parks, this development is just 14 miles from Reading and 15 miles from Basingstoke, making it ideal for those who enjoy seeing the sights of a city. However, a variety of shops, attractions and beautiful nature or historic walks mean that staying close to home is just as enjoyable.
With its main frontage on The Moors Road, and sitting just on the edge of The Broadway retail core, you’ll be in an excellent location with places to eat, stock up on essentials and run errands all within walking distance. A Waitrose supermarket can be reached in under 5-minutes on foot, or you can visit the local Costa Coffee, the Post Office or Bank in the same amount of time. Additionally, you can treat yourself to the produce and menus from local cafes, shops and restaurants or travel a little further to the charming pubs that are home to the nearby countryside.
There are plenty of relaxing strolls to partake in nearby, and Thatcham Lake and the Nature Discovery Centre will provide you with gorgeous scenery and gentle exercise. There are a number of rivers and lakes to explore too, tucked away with the lush fauna, flora and wildlife of the local area. For the more adventurous, you can head to Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park which is an ideal spot for visiting grandchildren and family. There are also quality golf courses within a short driving distance including Donnington Valley Golf Club and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club.
With roots that can be traced back to 8400 BC, Thatcham is a beautiful market town with a thriving community atmosphere. Shops, fitness centres, schools, cafes and medical centres can all be found here, while a library and community centre are home to a number of groups and organisations to get stuck in to.
Getting around Thatcham and its neighbouring towns is a breeze and there is a variety of convenient road links and public transport nearby. The train station is a 20-minute walk from the development or 10-minute bus journey and you can reach Reading, Maidenhead and Slough in under an hour by train.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Post Office 0.2 miles
- Thatcham Medical Centre 0.4 miles
- Waitrose 0.1 miles
Residents of Thatcham can enjoy the many local amenities that are within close proximity of the development. Within 0.6 miles, our residents can reach a Post Office, Waitrose, Costa Coffee and a range of shops.
In addition, Thatcham Station is just 1.5 miles away and has direct services to Newbury, Reading and London Paddington.
If you like to enjoy the great outdoors, the Nature Discovery Centre is just 0.9 miles away. Here you can enjoy signposted walking routes, the local wildlife and The Lakeside Café.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode may be newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
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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*.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
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.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

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