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Jacob Place
Edwin Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2TB- Gallery (23)
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Available nowRetirement Living Plus
Retirement properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Saffron Walden, Essex
Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Saffron Walden, Essex.
Join the happy homeowners already enjoying life in this wonderful Retirement Living Plus community, set in the heart of Saffron Walden—voted The Sunday Times' Best Place to Live in the UK 2025.
The judges praised the town for its “knockout historic looks, rich cultural offering and exploding foodie scene.” With countryside all around and easy connections to Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London, it’s an unbeatable place to call home.
And here at Jacob Place, you’ll also be supported by our friendly Estate Manager, Alexa, who helps keep everything running smoothly and is always on hand to make life that little bit easier.
- Landscaped gardens
- Pets allowed
- Bistro
- Estates Manager
- Guest suite
- Guest parking
- Wheelchair access
- Lifts to all floors
- Lounge Wi Fi access
- Wellness suite
- Communal lounge
- Care and lifestyle services
Rentals available
Shared Ownership
- 1 bed from £132,500/£304 pcm
- 2 beds from £185,000/£424 pcm
Purchase
- 1 bed from £255,000
- 2 beds from £350,000
Rent
- 1 bed from £2,985 pcm
- 2 beds from £3,785 pcm
We're much happier. Well I am, yes! I mean I did have some doubts, what am I going to do, you know, stuck in a two-bedroom apartment all day long with nothing to do. Now I am working out when am I going to get a break!
Mary and Raymond Heath, McCarthy & Stone Homeowners
Interactive Site Plan
Explore properties
Jacob Place 1-bedroom apartments
50 sqm
- Buy from £295,000
- Rent from £3,060 pcm
Jacob Place 2-bedroom apartments
80 sqm
- Buy from £350,000
- Rent from £3,825 pcm
Useful documents
Jacob Place brochure
Retirement Living Plus brochure
McCarthy & Stone brochure
Shared Ownership brochure
Rental brochure
Living at Jacob Place
Occupancy Information
We're here to help every step of the way
You could save thousands of pounds with a move to McCarthy & Stone
From savings on household bills, to avoiding the cost of home adaptions and renovations, with care on hand so you live independently for longer.
Our special offers
Part Exchange for a fast and hassle-free sale
With Part Exchange, you'll have 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
Smooth Move
Easy 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 Easy Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.
Lifestyle services
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
Apartment of the Month - Apartment 9
Enjoy the ease of ground-floor living without compromising on space with Apartment 9 at Jacob Place. As one of the final two-bedroom ground-floor apartments available, it offers a sought-after combination of convenience, comfort and room to make your own.
The generous living room gives you plenty of space to relax or entertain, while the separate kitchen keeps cooking neatly tucked away. Two well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, hobbies or a home office, with a walk-in wardrobe in the main bedroom and additional storage helping to keep everything organised.
Enjoy a free overnight stay
If you’ve been wondering what life is really like at a McCarthy & Stone development, why not give it a try?
Try Before You Buy and experience the lifestyle with a free overnight stay. It’s great if you want to experience first-hand what life in a McCarthy & Stone retirement development really feels like.
You’ll have full use of the apartment and communal facilities and we’ll provide a delicious continental-style breakfast. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to meet our lovely homeowners and friendly team including the House Manager.
Call 0800 201 4811 to speak to our team about your stay.
Local area
See what life around Jacob Place has to offer. Select ‘Explore local area’ to discover nearby shops, cafés and green spaces, and get a feel for the area.
Getting to Location
If you're using Sat Nav, please use CB10 2TD. The development postcode is newly created and may not yet be recognised by all Sat Nav systems.
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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only and may include upgrades and optional extras which you might be able to purchase at an additional cost. Find out more. 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.