McCarthy Stone - Wheathampstead Apartments

Coming soon! Over 60s retirement property for sale in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire

Planning permission has been granted, subject to the completion of a final agreement between McCarthy Stone and the Council which we expect to have completed shortly.

These Retirement Living apartments are part of a retirement village with bungalows for sale next door. Set in a fabulous location tucked away from Wheathampstead’s centre, they are surrounded by nature with lots of greenery yet only minutes away from the High Street amenities of one of the most picturesque villages in the UK.

Easy independent living for the over 60s

All our retirement property for sale in Wheathampstead will be cleverly designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy turn taps, to make life simpler now and in the future. Low maintenance, warm and stylish, with the latest security and safety features built in, most of our homeowners will enjoy cheaper bills too.

Many of these retirement apartments will have either private patios or balconies. All offer access to attractive communal spaces, including a fabulous lounge with Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and video system, plus a gorgeous garden area with seating. You’ll be looked after by a friendly on-site manager and we find these shared spaces soon become filled with (entirely optional) events, parties and clubs. Parking is available and well-behaved pets are welcome too.

Please note, properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed properties are examples of typical properties and prices are guide prices only.

If you’re looking for property for sale in Wheathampstead, then our retirement apartments are in an ideal spot close to the heart of this charming Hertfordshire village. Consisting of quaint half-timbered historic buildings clustered around the pretty River Lea, Wheathampstead boasts a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional old pubs.

You can explore the village’s history on the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail, but highlights include the 13th century St Helen's Church, the Crinckle Crankle community garden and boules court with it wavy 'crinkle-crankle' brick walls, the oldest local inn, the Old Bull, and remains of the Iron age settlement, Devil's Dyke, which has links to Julius Caesar.

Our Wheathampstead retirement village is perfectly positioned for an active retirement, with Wheathampstead Golf Course and Wheathampstead Lawn Tennis Club nearby and glorious countryside all around. Walkers will love rambles along the River Lea River Park and Batford Springs Nature Reserve provides a tranquil spot for a stroll with waterfalls and plenty of wildlife to enjoy.

There’s a strong community spirit in this village too, with events like the Wheathampstead Village Weekend which has music, food and entertainment including Morris Dancers. This really is a very special place for retirement living.