Beat rising energy costs in a cosy McCarthy Stone retirement property
Did you know? Our research shows that that you could save over £2,300 on household costs**, including over £700* on energy bills a year in a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home.
Energy savings built in
That’s because all our new retirement apartments are well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient. They are built with eco-friendly Modern Methods of Construction. This means, not only are they are a joy to live in, but every aspect of the design has efficiency and sustainability in mind.
- Heavily insulated walls mean the surprisingly spacious rooms remain cosy in winter.
- Contemporary double-glazed windows and glass doors maximise natural light while keeping out the cold.
- Highly-efficient electrical appliances like light-fittings, ovens, hobs and fridge-freezers are fitted as standard.
- Many apartments have under-floor heating for economy - and luxuriously cosy toes.
Since the move, not only do I not have the stress of keeping up with the maintenance anymore – Debbie the House Manager makes sure everything is running smoothly.
I’m actually saving money day-to-day! My electricity bills are very much less, around £100 per month compared to the more than £300 per month I was paying in my old property. Saying that, you don’t really need to worry about having your heating on all that much. Even in the worst of winter I only feel I need to have the one radiator switched on - it’s so toasty and warm here.
SAVE OVER £2,300 A YEAR ON HOUSEHOLD BILLS
In a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment you could save over £2,300 a year compared to the cost of running a typical home**.
ENJOY LOWER ENERGY BILLS
McCarthy Stone retirement homes are well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, meaning you could save over £700 annually on energy bills*.
SAVE up to £13K A YEAR ON CARE
The average person in a residential care home pays £32K a year. Someone in a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS apartment with eight hours of care per week pays on average £18,730 a year‡.
Stay warm - and safe
As well as being well-insulated and energy-efficient, all our new retirement properties have the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door. You’ll also have the reassurance of a manager onsite.
Warm your cockles with a subsidised hot meal
Why use energy on cooking when Retirement Living PLUS developments offer subsidised chef-run bistros onsite serving fresh, seasonal and delicious food all year round? Menus include everyday classics and tempting treats, barista-grade coffees and your favourite tipple - all at incredibly low prices. Guests are welcome too – they pay a little more, but they’ll still be impressed with the value.
A warm welcome awaits you
Without the worry of high energy bills, you’ll have more time to focus on enjoying your retirement. In our lively communities, the communal facilities - from the beautifully-maintained gardens with seats in the sunshine to the elegant lounges with free wi-fi – soon become social hubs. They’re a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. With things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, musical events, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta – it’s enough to give you a warm glow inside.
Flexible options for every budget
Want to join us? As well as buying out-right we have a range of options to suit all finances including rental, part buy, part rent and pre-owned. Speak to our friendly teams to find the right one for you on 0800 201 4811.
*Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy Stone, 2022.
**Typical net saving when running a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living apartment when compared to the cost of running a typical home is £2,312 per year. Source: Internal research carried out by McCarthy Stone, 2022. Based on information from Address Intelligence using a combination of census, EPC and planning permission data. Service charge included in saving.
‡Retirement Living PLUS only.
