McCarthy Stone - Locks View

Over 60s retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Swindon, Wiltshire

Discover purpose-built retirement homes at our Locks View development. These stylish independent living apartments for the over 60s are conveniently situated near local amenities in the beautifully designed residential area of Wichelstowe, Swindon. Within easy walking distance, you can reach a Waitrose alongside many shops, pubs, and restaurants. In East Wichelstowe, you’ll also find a dentist and a hair and beauty salon. This retirement community is close to the picturesque Wilts and Berks Canal - on its banks, you’ll find the Hall and Woodhouse gastro pub, which has a full-sized canal boat inside!

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale, rent and Shared Ownership in Swindon is 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 too.

Many of these retirement apartments have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces including the fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’re looked after by the friendly on-site manager and these shared spaces are filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs.

What’s more, you can book the hotel-style guest suite to effortlessly host visitors in style—you can also holiday in our network of guest suites! Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

If you're looking for new build retirement homes close to Swindon then the high-quality, contemporary feel of Wichelstowe development could be for you. Built with convenience in mind, this new residential area is in harmony with its natural surroundings.

Slightly further afield you’ll find golf clubs at Basset Down Complex and Broome Manor, and nearby Coate Water Country park is lovely for a stroll around the lake and also offers angling, a playground and a café.

Just off junction 16 of the M4, Wichelstowe makes a fantastic base to explore the South West. The eateries, amenities and shops of Swindon town centre are also easily accessible and Swindon’s Designer outlet is just 1.5 miles away.

Close to the wildlife haven of the Wilts and Berks Canal, it 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 things like yoga, fitness classes and board game nights.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 11/02/2025