Locks View

Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 7GX
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Available nowRetirement Living

Retirement properties for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Swindon, Wiltshire

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Swindon, Wiltshire

Discover purpose-built retirement homes at our Locks View development. These stylish independent living apartments are conveniently situated near local amenities in the beautifully designed residential area of Wichelstowe, Swindon. Within easy walking distance, you can reach a Waitrose alongside many shops, pubs, and restaurants. In East Wichelstowe, you’ll also find a dentist and a hair and beauty salon. This retirement community is close to the picturesque Wilts and Berks Canal - on its banks, you’ll find the Hall and Woodhouse gastro pub, which has a full-sized canal boat inside!

  • Near the countryside
  • Guest suite
  • Pets allowed
  • 24/7 call system
  • Car parking
  • House Manager
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Communal lounge
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Locks View

Opening hours:

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Shared Ownership

  • 1 bed from £203,250

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £270,000
  • 2 beds from £380,000

Rent

  • 1 bed from £2,000 pcm

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  • McCarthy & Stone were really helpful throughout the entire process, all we had to do was settle in to our new home and I can say it's been the best move we have made.
    Janet Fitzgerald, McCarthy & Stone Homeowner

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Locks View 1-bedroom apartments

51.94 sqm

  • Buy from £292,000
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Locks View 2-bedroom apartments

71.27 sqm

  • Buy from £380,000
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Living at Locks View

Occupancy Information

  • Your ownership options

    We want everyone to be able to enjoy our easier lifestyle, which is why you can buy, rent or choose Shared Ownership to secure your new home at Locks View.

    Learn more about occupancy options

  • Your service charge explained

    The service charge ensures Locks View stays safe, welcoming and well looked after. So you can spend more time enjoying your retirement. Plus, if you rent, the service charge is covered by your landlord.

    Learn more about service charges

  • Shared Ownership Brochure

    Download our Shared Ownership brochure to learn how you could enjoy a new home – without paying the full price.

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We're here to help every step of the way

  • Our service charges

    Did you know we don’t make a penny from the monthly service charge?

    Our service charges

  • Try before you buy

    Want to be 100% sure? Ask us about opportunities to experience retirement living before you move.

    Try before you buy

  • Part Exchange

    A quicker, easier way to sell your home, with a guaranteed buyer and no chain or estate agent fees.

    Part exchange

  • Pets are welcome

    Pet-friendly retirement living - we welcome pets across our developments, helping you feel at home from day one.

    Pet policy

  • Support and advice

    Including help claiming money you didn't know you were entitled to.

    Support and advice
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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.

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Our open events

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    Moving Made Easy

    • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    • Locks View, Swindon, SN1 7GX

    Join us at Locks View for a Moving Made Easy Event. Meet our friendly homeowners and find out why so many wish they’d made their move sooner.

    Take a tour, get a feel for the community and discover the tenure options available to you. Our friendly team will be on hand to answer your questions and show you how we can help take the hassle out of moving. We’d love to welcome you, along with your friends and family.

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.

Local area

See what life around Locks View 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 SN1 7DA. 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.

Your occupancy options

You can buy properties on this development. If you'd like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you'll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Your service charge explained

Our service charge helps keep the shared areas of your development safe, welcoming, and well looked after, so you can spend less time worrying about maintenance and more time enjoying retirement.

It covers the day-to-day services needed to keep the development running smoothly, as well as putting money aside for future maintenance. We work hard to manage these services efficiently and provide excellent value for homeowners.

Your sales consultant will explain the service charge for your chosen home and answer any questions you may have.

Read our guide to service charges

How much is the service charge?

Buying?

1-3% Ratchet model

Pay a lower weekly cost and the contingency fee when you sell your property starts at 1%, increases to 2% after 1 year, and 3% after 2 years (capped at 3%)

  • £53.281 bedroom apartment
  • £79.922 bedroom apartment

Read more about service charge options or call us on 0800 201 4811

Renting with McCarthy & Stone?

Service Charge paid by the property owner, not by the tenant.

What is included in the Locks View service charge

Everything taken care of

  • Maintenance of the building and gardens
  • Electricity, heating and lighting in communal areas
  • Water and sewage in communal areas

Support when you need it

  • Development staff
  • Emergency call system
  • Professional management of the development

Protecting your home and development

  • Building insurance
  • A future maintenance fund to help plan for larger works and repairs

Guest suite savings

Where the development has a guest suite, the income it generates is paid back into the development and helps reduce the service charge for homeowners

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