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
- High-spec fixtures & fittings
- Bistro serving fresh meals daily
- Wellness Suite & Homeowners' Lounge
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day
- Tailored care and support packages
- Convenient location
Key Features
- Available to buy now
- Restaurant / Bistro
- 24 hour staffing
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Care provisions
- Guest suite
- Camera entry system
- Mobility scooter room
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 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 01/01/2021
* 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 William House

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Jubilee Celebrations
William House, The Moors, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4WLJubilee Celebrations at William House.
You're invited to our special Jubilee celebration at William House, Thursday 2nd June from 12pm-2pm. Enjoy cakes, refreshments and live music as we celebrate the Queens Jubilee with the wider community.
Our friendly team will also be on hand to give you a tour of the development, where you can visit the show suite and learn more about our vibrant community. Discover the style and thoughtful touches our properties are renowned for and see for yourself why William House is proving so popular.Don’t delay, secure your place at our Jubilee Celebration 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
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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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Reserve a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment by 31st July 2022, for the chance to win a £20,000 makeover* with the John Lewis Home team. As well as this incredible top prize, everyone that reserves by 31st July 2022 will receive a £500 John Lewis Gift Card*. But that’s not all! If you book a guided tour of our developments by 31st July 2022 you’ll receive a £20 John Lewis Gift Card* as a thank you.

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