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
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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 a pale green and two-bedroom homes are in blue. 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 burgundy 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
I've thought about this and there's only one word to us that describes this place and that's "Utopia", It's absolutely fantastic!
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- Every Wednesday11:00 - 13:00
Welcome Wednesday
Every WednesdayNext event: 11th 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 Abbie, and 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.
Offers Too Good To Miss
Save up to £20,000!
Move into your brand-new cosy apartment this winter.
Reserve an apartment before the 28th December and legally complete by 28th February 2025 and we’ll give you £15,000, which you can put towards your ongoing winter costs, and up to £5,000 towards your tailored moving package*.
Meaning you can save up to £20,000 on your move this winter.
ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT STAY - ON US
If you’ve been wondering what life in our developments is really like, why not give it a try? - with our version of try before you buy!
Experience the lifestyle with a free overnight stay. You’ll have full use of the apartment and communal facilities – whether you want to explore the local attractions, relax and watch a film in the apartment’s luxurious lounge or enjoy a glass of wine in the lovely communal gardens. We’ll even provide a delicious continental-style breakfast and other refreshments.
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 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.
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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- Cut the cost of living: Moving into our retirement properties can save you significant sums.
- Enjoy a stress free move: Our services include Part Exchange, free removals and decluttering.
- Should you buy, rent or part buy, part rent? Find a flexible option to suit your circumstances.
- Discover thoughtful services: From friendly managers to buzzing bistros and homeowner perks.
Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.