Ideally situated less than a mile from the heart of historic Lancaster city centre, Williamson Court, is exclusive to the over 70s and consists of 54 gorgeous one and two bedroom retirement apartments. It’s the ideal base from which to explore the canal towpaths, Georgian architecture and quirky boutiques of this fascinating city.
Low maintenance and sociable
These stylish one and two bedroom retirement properties feature light and spacious living areas, intelligent design features and high spec, high quality fixtures and fittings ensuring they are a joy to live in. You’ll benefit from an hour’s domestic help a week, with additional support available should you need it. And if you don’t feel like cooking you can enjoy a delicious meal out, onsite, with friends and family at the fantastic chef-run restaurant.
This warm and welcoming retirement community offers plenty of opportunities for socialising with neighbours, friends and family on the stunning roof top terrace, in the luxurious communal lounge or in one of the many garden rooms. There’s even a hotel-style guest suite for visitors.
Safe and secure
For your peace of mind, smart safety and security features are integral to all our new retirement homes to rent or buy, including a 24-hour emergency call out system, integrated fire detection and door video entry. These retirement apartments in Lancaster also have a friendly team onsite 24/7 at all times in case you need anything.
Plenty to do on the doorstep
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, is only a short distance from these retirement properties and 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 show apartments with our friendly team! We'll pop the kettle on.
Development Highlights
- Stunning roof-top terrace with panoramic views
- Wine & dine with friends in the on-site table service restaurant
- Easy access to Lancaster's historic city centre
- Near to amenities including shops, post office and pharmacy
- Spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom retirement apartments
- Close to Morecambe Bay, and the Forest of Bowland AONB
Key Features
- Roof terrace
- Lifts to all floors
- 24/7 call system
- Estates Manager
- Guest suite
- Communal lounge
- Restaurant
- Car parking
- 24 hour staffing
Virtual Tours
See for yourself what Williamson Court has to offer with virtual tours of our one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartment and Communal 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.
Great Homes for Sale and Rent
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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)
- 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.
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Come and Visit Us
- 5 Jun12:00 - 15:00
JUBILEE CELEBRATION
Williamson Court, 142 Greaves Road, Lancaster LA1 4ARJoin us in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Williamson Court on Sunday 5th June from 12pm until 3pm.
Come along and enjoy a buffet and drinks in our communal lounge, which will be decorated for the occasion, while you are entertained by a Jazz Duo.
Everyone is welcome - friends, family & children. Our friendly team will be there to join in the festivities and welcome you.
Call 0800 201 4811 to book your place today.
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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Spotlight Apartment 17
Purchase Price - £234,999#
Rental Price - £2,290# per calendar month
Reserve and legally complete on apartment 17 at Williamson Court on or before 29th July 2022 to take advantage of our special Part Exchange Offer*
Apartment 17 is a spacious two bedroom apartment on the first floor. This apartment has a nice spacious lounge with a Juliet balcony. Off the lounge is the modern fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances.
The apartment has two large double bedrooms with the master bedroom benefitting from having a walk-in wardrobe comprising of hanging rails and shelving. The second bedroom is also a bright spacious room.
The apartment also has a tiled, slip resistant wet room complete with wc, wash hand basin, a touch sensitive, illuminated mirror and chrome effect heated towel rail.
Our on-site team are available 24 hours a day and our fabulous restaurant serves fresh meals each day. The lounge is a tranquil space with other rooms available for reading, a leisurely coffee or why not take in the views from our stunning roof terrace.
This fantastic apartment is ready to move into today with light fittings, window coverings and fitted flooring throughout. Don’t miss out call 0800 201 4811 to book your exclusive viewing.
*Ts&Cs apply. #Subject to availability.
WIN A £20,000 JOHN LEWIS HOME MAKEOVER!
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.
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.
We can help reduce the hassle of selling your current property
Moving home no longer has to be a daunting experience or take forever. If your current property qualifies for Part Exchange*, you’ll effectively have a cash buyer. So you’ll avoid all the usual uncertainty and frustration.
To find our more please call 0800 201 4811.

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