Over-60s in Swindon urged to move fast as new retirement living apartments go on sale

By Amelie Ward - 24 February 2025

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Retirees looking to downsize are being invited to be amongst the first to secure their dream home at the new McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development on Peglar’s Way in Wichelstowe as the first phases of apartments are released for sale.

With the highly-anticipated apartments now on sale, they are already selling fast, with the first phase reserved within two weeks of going on sale.

For anyone wanting to reserve the perfect property, or talk to McCarthy Stone’s moving experts to find out how they can make your move as seamless as possible, a special Sales Launch event is taking place at the Basset Down Golf Complex on Thursday 6 March from 10.45am to 12.30pm.

The team will be on hand to explain all about the wealth of retirement living services and facilities available at Locks View.

Places must be booked, so people are asked to call McCarthy Stone on 0800 153 3076 in advance. The event will be held at Basset Down Golf Complex, Hay Lane, Swindon SN4 9QW.

Rebecca Johnson, Sales Director at McCarthy Stone, said: “We’re excited to present Locks View to prospective homeowners and give them a taste of what to expect from living at a McCarthy Stone development, as well as provide support and guidance on everything from interior specifications to flexible finance options.

“We’re thrilled the development is taking shape, and to now be selling off-plan, and the retirement community has already proven popular with significant interest. It helps that our independent living apartments free our retirees from the burden of maintaining an older property, so they can spend more time enjoying the things they love.

"With the development set to open its doors this Summer, we encourage anyone interested in hearing more about how McCarthy Stone can help them make the most of their retirement to get in touch as soon as possible.”

These stylish independent living apartments for the over 60s are conveniently situated close to all the amenities of this beautifully designed residential area, including a Waitrose and many shops, pubs and restaurants.

Locks View is also within stone’s throw of natural surroundings. Close to the wildlife haven of the Wilts and Berks Canal, Wichelstowe has over 200 acres of open space, thousands of trees, 1.5 acres of allotments and over 12 kilometres of walkways and cycle paths.

There’s a thriving community too, with the StoweAway Community Centre offering activities such as yoga, fitness classes and board game nights. Purchase prices at Locks View start from £240,000 for one-bedroom apartments and £320,000 for two-bedroom apartments.

Bringing with it many opportunities to prioritise homeowners’ wellbeing, the finished development will house a spacious, well-appointed lounge, ideal for forging new friendships, and beautiful, landscaped gardens overlooking the Wilts and Berks Canal. Meanwhile, a handy guest suite will offer the perfect solution to hassle-free hosting.

For peace of mind, a House Manager will be on-site during office hours to oversee the day-to-day running of the development, with 24/7 emergency call points and a door camera entry system to provide additional reassurance.

More than nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year it has taken part in the survey.

To discover more about Retirement Living at Wichelstowe or reserve a place at the launch event, please call 0800 153 3076 or visit https://www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/wichelstowe

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