Walter House

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2XJ

Walter House gallery

  • a bedroom with a large bed
  • a bed with a large mirror
  • a living room with a table and chairs
  • a man and woman sitting on a couch with a dog
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  • a dining room with a table and chairs
  • a living room with a tv and couches
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  • a living room with a large window
  • a kitchen with a table and chairs
  • a living room with a green couch
  • a man and a woman eating at a table
  • a patio with chairs and a table
  • a kitchen with white cabinets
  • a patio with a table and chairs
  • a group of women sitting at a table with food and drinks
  • a bathroom with a standup shower
  • a room with a couch and chairs
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Available nowRetirement Living

Retirement apartments in Chelmsford, Essex

Available now for sale, rent and Shared Ownership.

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

Walter House offers attractive one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Chelmsford. Each home is thoughtfully designed to be low maintenance and easy to live in.

  • Camera entry system
  • 24/7 call system
  • House Manager
  • Pets allowed
  • Communal lounge
  • Balconies
  • In the city
  • Intruder alarm
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Guest suite
Part Exchange available

Walter House

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am–5pm
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Shared Ownership available

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £299,000
  • 2 beds from £325,000

Rent

  • 1 bed from £2,100 pcm

Need more information?

0800 201 4811

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  • Mary Heath
    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

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Walter House 1-bedroom apartments

55.4 to 73.59 sqm

  • Buy from £299,000
  • Rent from £2,100 pcm
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Walter House 2-bedroom apartments

73.09 to 82.4 sqm

  • Buy from £325,000
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Living at Walter House

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 Walter House.

    Learn more about occupancy options

  • Your service charge explained

    The service charge ensures Walter House 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.

    Download brochure

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.

Find out more

Our open events

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    Fizz Friday

    • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    • Walter House, Chelmsford, CM1 2XJ

    Join us on Friday, 13th of November, for a glass of fizz and nibbles with our friendly homeowners at Walter House.

    This is the perfect opportunity to take a tour of this stunning development in the heart of Chelmsford, Essex.

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    A Festive Welcome Awaits

    • 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    • Walter House, Chelmsford, CM1 2XJ

    Join us this Christmas for our exclusive Open Event at Walter House and find out how we could help make your move happen.

    Enjoy a warm welcome, seasonal refreshments and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer as you explore our beautiful show properties. Whilst you're there you can meet our friendly team and get a taste of the lifestyle waiting for you. Plus, pick a bauble from our Christmas tree to receive a festive prize!

    Bring family and friends and take your first step towards making the move with us.

    We look forward to seeing you soon!

Our special offers

Smooth Move

Smooth Move, making moving easier and more affordable

With Smooth Move, your removals are completely free and stress-free - including help with decluttering, packing and unpacking. We’ll even contribute towards your legal and estate agent fees too.

To find out more please call 0800 201 4811.

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

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Reserve now and receive up to £20,000 towards your move

We’ll help make your move easier this winter. Reserve an eligible property on or after 1st November 2026 and complete by 30th April 2027 and receive up to £20,000 towards your move*.

Local area

See what life around Walter House has to offer. Select ‘Explore local area’ to discover nearby shops, cafés and green spaces, and get a feel for the area.

Similar developments nearby

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?

Standard service charge model

Pay a regular weekly cost and a 1% contingency fee when you sell your property

  • £52.221 bedroom apartment
  • £78.332 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 Walter House 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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