Property for sale in Icknield Way, Baldock SG7

This spectacular 2 bedroom apartment in Baldock, Hertfordshire is part of the Norton Place development from the award-winning McCarthy Stone. A private retirement apartment, Property 13 is located on the first floor, is low-maintenance and contains extra safety features. See the exclusive benefits and highlights this property has to offer in the development information.

New build - Council tax to be determined

This is a leasehold property with a term of 999 years from and including 21/03/2023

Weekly service charge = £242.02 (reviewed annually)

About Norton Place

Why Norton Place?

Situated within close proximity to the centre of the charming, historic market town of Baldock, Hertfordshire, in a fantastic location next to Ivel Springs nature reserve, this Retirement Living plus development will comprise of 57 elegant retirement apartments with 24 one-bedroom and 33 two-bedroom properties. Just a short stroll away from our new retirement homes in Baldock you’ll find a bustling town centre with a good mix of independent shops, restaurants and cafes and there’s great range of facilities and fitness classes, including yoga, at the nearby Knights Templar Sports Centre. The area also boasts excellent transport links with direct trains to Cambridge, London King’s Cross station, and Luton Airport just 16 miles away.

Discover Retirement Living with a big plus

In these delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living plus apartments, we’ll help you take care of the little things – as well as the bigger chores - so you can focus on doing what you love. You’d find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly Manager onsite at all times and a chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking – or just fancy a barista-style coffee with a friend. An hour’s domestic support every week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care on tap should you need it. Pets are welcome too!

Low maintenance and sociable

This Retirement Living plus development in Baldock is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including two luxurious lounges with free Wi-Fi, and a large, landscaped garden with courtyard areas - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There will also be a hotel-style guest suite as a convenient alternative when people come to stay. The communal facilities will become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.

Safe and secure

All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction to ensure they are a joy to live in. As well as being well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, they 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, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times.

Shared Ownership, what is it and how does it work?

McCarthy Stone Shared Ownership is run in conjunction with Homes England and we work closely with them to provide this opportunity. With this scheme you can pay up to 75% of the full property value, and if you own 75% there's no rent to pay on the rest.

It's not charity, it's not a handout, it's just what you deserve to help you make the most of your retirement. After a lifetime of looking after others, it's your time now.

"It's an excellent option, we honestly didn't think we would ever be able to live here"

Mr & Mrs Craven - McCarthy Stone Homeowners

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 21/03/2023

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
10:30 - 17:00

Directions

Our proposed retirement apartments in Baldock will be just 0.5 miles away from the town centre with a number of high street brands, including Lloyds Pharmacy and Costcutter.

Baldock’s train station is 0.2 miles away from the new retirement development site. You can reach Cambridge by train in only 23 minutes and London King’s Cross in 42 minutes

Getting to Location

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