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Retirement apartments for sale and rent

Discover luxury retirement apartments to buy or rent near you. Find your new home today, with independent and assisted living options available. 

Homeowners cooking at a McCarthy & Stone independent living apartment

Easy-living retirement apartments for seniors

As an award-winning retirement property developer, all of our homes are designed to be a joy to live in - and our apartments are no exception. Subtle home adaptations run throughout the contemporary fitted kitchens, spacious living rooms and sleek shower rooms, so you can enjoy a light and spacious retirement apartment that offers seamless style, safety and comfort. Some retirement apartments have private balconies or patios too.

Our choice of independent or assisted living developments allows you to find a home that best supports your needs now and in the future. Retirement Living apartments offer independent living for people aged 60 and over. Retirement Living Plus apartments, exclusively for the over 70s, also offer independence but with the added peace of mind of assisted living services.

Unsure of the right option for you? Send us a message online or call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 for more information. 

Why choose an apartment for retirement?

From less maintenance to peace of mind, apartments for retired people are a popular choice. Life in a luxurious retirement apartment offers many benefits for seniors:  

  • Downsizing to a low-maintenance, low-fuss home 
  • Maintaining independence, while having the reassurance that support is never far away 
  • State-of-the-art facilities that make your life easier 
  • A friendly community and activities on the doorstep
  • Well-maintained communal areas for socialising, like lounges and landscaped gardens 

Benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment

When you choose a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment, you don’t just move into a beautiful new home - you unlock access to everything our developments and lifestyles have to offer.  

Some of the advantages include: 

  • Carefully chosen locations: most of our retirement apartments are located within easy walking distance to shops, cafés and amenities.
  • Moving support: we make moving easy, with services like our free Smooth Move removals package, support with decluttering and free entitlements advice.
  • A friendly community: loneliness is never a problem with supportive neighbours just down the corridor, but you can still spend time alone whenever you want to. 
  • Total independence with optional support: though your apartment is your own private home, you’ll feel completely safe and secure knowing help is always available when you need it. Our developments have integrated safety and security features, such as a 24/7 emergency alarm and friendly on-site staff, as well as tailored independent lifestyle support services (Retirement Living Plus only).
  • Shared spaces: socialise with your neighbours in the communal lounge, attend one of the (entirely optional!) regular clubs or events at the development, or enjoy a meal with friends at the on-site bistro (Retirement Living Plus only).
  • More time for you: with the bigger jobs like gardening taken care of by us, you’ll have more time for you to enjoy the things that you love in life, whether it’s golf, coffee mornings or film nights with friends in the lounge.
  • Pet friendly: many of our retirement homes are pet-friendly, so your well-behaved furry friend will be warmly welcomed as part of your family.
  • Plus much more: our communities offer amenities like hotel-style guest suites, landscaped gardens, restaurants, hobby rooms, wellness suites and potting sheds, to name just a few (These vary: check individual developments for exact amenities).
Communal lounge in a retirement living development offering a social place for seniors to relax and socialise.

Retirement apartments designed around you

Everything about our retirement apartments is carefully considered to create comfortable, convenient independent living. Each home is thoughtfully designed with features that’ll help you now and in the future, such as easy-turn taps, higher appliances and fittings to reduce bending, and wider hallways and doors.

From spacious interiors and beautiful communal areas to sought-after locations, you get so much more than just a retirement apartment. And our homeowners agree.

Learn more about apartment adaptations

Beautifully maintained gardens at a McCarthy & Stone retirement development

Service charges at our retirement apartments

Our homeowners pay an annual service charge, which allows us to take care of the day-to-day running of the retirement development. 

All the money is used to pay for services that benefit the whole community, including wages for the wonderful team – the house managers, gardeners, cleaners, lift engineers and everyone who keeps the communal spaces welcoming and well-maintained. This is reviewed annually, and everything is clearly explained so there are no hidden fees or nasty surprises.  

If you opt for one of our retirement rentals - your monthly rent covers everything, as the service charge is paid for by the landlord. 

Learn how we calculate service charges

Find your retirement apartment with McCarthy & Stone

All our retirement apartments are meticulously designed for independent senior living. Explore our range of retirement community types, which also include stunning retirement bungalows, as well as independent and assisted living services

Get in touch or call our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 to find out more about our properties and how we can support you.

 

Make your next move with McCarthy & Stone

We’re here to help you every step of the way, from finding your ideal home to moving and settling in.

Browse our properties, including retirement apartments and bungalows, to find your dream home.

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We have a range of retirement property types, including apartments and bungalows. Find your dream home today. 
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Speak to our friendly team

Got a question or need more information? Our friendly team is happy to help. Call us on 0800 201 4811 or get in touch online.