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One Bedroom Apartment - Resale
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Two Bedroom Apartment - Resale
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Nestled within the charming historical market town of Devizes, Shackleton Place is a McCarthy Stone Resales development exclusively designed for those aged 70 and over. The one and two-bedroom apartments boast a welcoming living room, a spacious balcony, a well-equipped kitchen, and a comfortable bedroom with both a convenient walk-in wardrobe and a practical wet room. The development features abundant shared spaces, including a beautifully landscaped garden, an on-site table service restaurant, and a guest suite, all of which create ample opportunities for meaningful connections. Positioned near the vibrant heart of the market town, Shackleton Place offers the perfect environment to explore diverse shops, restaurants, cafes, and leisure facilities, providing an independent and fulfilling retirement lifestyle in the picturesque Wiltshire home.
by McCarthy Stone Resales
Independent living, but with the peace of mind that 24-hour support is provided on-site in case of an emergency.
Support is provided for basic tasks around the home, such as cleaning and transportation. Some retirement living developments will also provide assistance with activities like prescription collection and shopping.
A wide range of social activities and wellbeing services are offered, where residents can meet like-minded people, create new friendships and offer companionship.
Individuals with low care needs, who are either fully independent or require minimal assistance with personal care and day-to-day tasks. Residential care usually includes support with tasks like: dressing, washing, taking oral medication and hoisting.
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Shackleton Place - Resale.
Shackleton Place - Resale is located in Devizes and is close by to amenities in the local area.
A resale retirement property is a previously owned apartment or home in a purpose built over 55’s development that is available to purchase and offers all the benefits of a buying brand-new home.
The cost of buying a resale property is often much lower than the cost of buying a brand-new home. Purchasing a property at Shackleton Place - Resale will give you access to all the onsite facilities like a communal lounge and concierge service. On top of the purchase price, there may be additional fees such as ground rent and service charge.
Shackleton Place - Resale has community available to purchase, with prices from £200,000.
ARCO, also known as the Associated Retirement Community Operators, ensure every retirement home offers the highest standard of housing, amenities and support to all residents.
Shackleton Place - Resale are not currently a member of ARCO. However, you’ll find an excellent range of purpose built homes designed specifically for over-55 living and offering a wide range of amenities and additional support services.
Before deciding to invest in a retirement property, you'll need to know all the retirement home fees involved. These costs ensure that your retirement home is well-maintained with 24/7 support available for residents. When you move into Shackleton Place - Resale, you will be required to pay the following fees:
Service Charge - a monthly payment which covers the cost of the maintenance of your retirement property.
Yes! There are several facilities for you to try, including; a Communal Lounge and a Concierge, which will help you unwind in your new surroundings.
Often the cost of a resale retirement home is lower than the cost of purchasing a brand-new home. However, like most retirement developments there are some additional fees on top of the purchase price.
At Shackleton Place - Resale you will find the additional charges:
This is an additional fee to cover the cost of services and amenities available at your new home such as an onsite property manager, concierge service, property maintenance and cleaning of communal areas.
The majority of retirement properties incur a charge linked to the land upon which the property is built - this is known as ‘ground rent’ and is often a one-off annual payment. To help you understand retirement home costs, we’ve created a helpful retirement living guide breaking down the additional charges and fees at retirement properties.