McCarthy Stone - Jacob Place

Over 60s retirement property for sale and rent in Saffron Walden, Essex

Join the happy homeowners enjoying life at this lovely Retirement Living PLUS community in sought-after Saffron Walden—voted The Sunday Times’ Best Place to Live in the UK 2025.

The judges say, "Saffron Walden was chosen for its knockout historic looks…rich cultural offering and an exploding foodie scene.” This characterful town is surrounded by countryside, but within easy reach of Cambridge, Stansted Airport and London too.

All of our retirement apartments come with access to optional assisted living services and stylish shared facilities like a bistro and wellness suite. Book your visit now to experience this superb spot for retirement living for yourself. You can even experience the lifestyle at Jacob Place first-hand, by enjoying a free overnight stay with us.

Retirement Living with a big PLUS

Our properties for sale and Shared Ownership in Saffron Walden, Essex offer you the complete privacy of your own spacious apartment, but with a friendly community outside your front door – and assisted living services to support you too.

Independence combined with support

• There’s a friendly manager on-site 24/7
• An hour’s domestic support each week is included – but you can have more if you want it.
• Tailored personal care should you need it.

Apartments designed with you in mind

All these retirement homes are cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life easier now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and elegant, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners enjoy cheaper bills. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome!

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/06/2024