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Garden seating area
Entrance Foyer
Communal Lounge
Restaurant
Restaurant Terrace
Typical Living Room
Kitchen
Typical Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Typical Shower Room
Living Room
Garden Room
Library
Stunning Roof Terrace
Stunning Roof Terrace
Guest Suite
Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS
In our delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living PLUS apartments, we’ll help you take care of the little things – as well as the bigger chores - so you can focus on doing what you love. You’ll find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly manager onsite at all times and a chef-run restaurant, for when you don’t feel like cooking at lunchtime. An hour’s domestic support each week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care should you need it. Pets are welcome too!
Low maintenance and sociable
This Retirement Living PLUS development in Lancaster is designed to encourage the community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a lovely lounge with free Wi-Fi, a library, garden rooms and a stunning roof top terrace - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There is also a hotel-style guest suite for when people come to stay. The communal facilities are designed to become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta. There is a scooter storage room and on-site car parking too.
Energy-efficient, safe and secure
For your peace of mind, all our retirement homes are designed with intelligent ergonomics and energy-efficiency built in to ensure they are a joy to live in and save you money on energy bills too. As well as being well-insulated, light and warm, they have the latest safety and security features. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, integrated fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door.
Plenty to do on the doorstep
Ideally situated less than a mile from the heart of historic Lancaster City Centre, with its unique mix of boutiques, coffee shops, and high street names at Penny Street, St Nicolas Arcades and Market Gate stores. There is a bus stop right outside the development. What’s more the renowned independent Lancaster Wine Company is just next door.
Call us on 0800 201 4811 to arrange a tour of this retirement development and remaining apartments with one of our friendly team!
Development Highlights
- Easy access to amenities including shops, post office & pharmacy
- Beautiful contemporary retirement properties available to buy
- Stunning roof top terrace with panoramic views over Lancaster
- Wine & dine with friends in the on-site table service restaurant
- Communal lounges for parties, anniversaries, events and socialising
- Manager onsite 24/7, plus tailored domestic support and personal care should you need it
- A hotel-style guest suite makes having friends and family to stay a breeze
- Ideally located to Lancaster's historic city centre and close to Morecombe Bay and the Forest of Bowland
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
Restaurant- Estates Manager
- 24/7 call system
- Roof terrace
- Camera entry system
- Lifts to all floors
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Car parking
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Occupancy options
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2016
* 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
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.
Living at Williamson Court
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Enjoy lunch on us
We'd love to treat you to lunch at Williamson Court.
Join us for a complimentary lunch and find out more about Retirement Living Plus at Williamson Court. You and your guests can have your pick of our three course menu.* This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our friendly team, enjoy a delicious lunch from the restaurant and see why our community is so popular.
*Terms & conditions apply. Available to new visitors taking guided tour of Williamson Court. Tours must be booked in advance, up to maximum of 4 persons per party.Free Entitlement Advice
Did you know...
According to Age UK, every year £2.8 billion in Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed by older people, meaning over a million pensioner households are missing out*.
Our Entitlements Manager, Aleks Clayton can offer you free advice, help you fill in the forms and follow up on progress with an application, so if you're looking to purchase a McCarthy Stone property contact Aleks today.
*Source: Age UK - Benefit take-up and older people, January 2024
Two Months Rent Free
Get two months rent free* on selected properties at this development.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.
*Terms and conditions apply.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.
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.
Retirement Living in Lancaster
There are plenty of things to do in Lancaster, from exploring the towpaths, strolling beside the river Lune or admiring the views from the spectacular Lune Aqueduct. You’ll find sports facilities and swimming pools dotted around the city including the Salt Ayre leisure centre and Lancaster University Sports Centre. And, as you’d expect in a thriving city there are plenty of places to eat and drink, including traditional pubs like the nearby Greaves Park which serves excellent pub classics in a parkland setting.
Out and about
Whatever your interests, this development’s location close to the historic centre makes it perfect for retirement living. History buffs will find plenty to occupy them, with Lancaster Castle, Lancaster City museum, the Roman Bath House and Wery Wall Remains and the Pendle Witch Trial Trail nearby. While culture vultures will love the Storey galleries, the Peter Scott gallery and Lancaster Grand Theatre which dates back to 1732.
Ramblers will enjoy the natural beauty of the moorlands at nearby Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. While Morecambe Bay is only 20 minutes drive away – perfect for days out by the sea.
- Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
- Halifax
- Bell View Terrance Bus Stop
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Roots Hair Design
Well placed for all amenities, Williamson Court has a Spar convenience store just 180 feet away. The shopping area of the St Nicholas Arcades can also be reached in only 0.9 miles. Here you’ll find a range of shops including Next, Boots, a Costa Coffee and a range of eateries.
Transport links are good. There’s a bus stop just outside the development and the train station is 1 mile away. From here you can travel to Manchester, London and Edinburgh.
Getting to Location
If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the following postcode LA1 4UW. The postcode is newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.
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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.
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