74 Icknield Way
Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 5FH
24/7 Staff on site
24/7 Emergency Call System
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Living Type |
Retirement Community |
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| Housing Offered |
1 Bed Apartments 2 Bed Apartments |
| Support Available | Domestic Help | Companionship | Personal Care |
| Purchase from | £294,000 |
| Monthly Rent from |
£3,300 See What's Included |
Enjoy a rewarding start in your new Retirement Living Plus home with your service charge covered for one year, plus a £500 Bistro Credit*. It's our way of helping you settle in and make the most of your new lifestyle.
*T&Cs apply - please visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/sum...
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 comprises 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!
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.
Want to find out more about what makes our Retirement Living Plus developments so special? Click here.
All of the extra care and support you get is provided by YourLife Management Services (YLMS), who are our in-house team. This means that all of your care and support is delivered wholly by McCarthy Stone.
We've worked hard to choose the most passionate and personable staff for our care teams, and we've invested in their training to give them all the skills they need to provide you with the best possible service. When you stay at one of our Extra Care properties, you’ll always be greeted with a smile and a friendly face.
| Care & Support | |
|---|---|
| On-Site Assistance | |
| Personal Alarm Monitoring | Yes |
| Domestic Help | Medical Appointments, Prescription collection, Tidying, Transportation |
| Companionship | Arranging Social activities, Company at meal times, Help with Hobbies, Help with Household admin, Help with Travel arrangements |
| Personal Care | Bathing, Food preparation, Getting dressed, Medication, Preparing for bed, Sitting-in service |
The stunning landscaped garden will offer a scenic place to relax and socialise, while you will also have access to a stylish communal lounge to meet up with friends and neighbours. There will be a luxurious guest suite available for when people come to stay. And for those days when you don’t feel like cooking, our contemporary on-site bistro will serve delicious food daily.
| Onsite Lifestyle | |
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| Eating Out | Bar, Bistro, Café |
| Entertainment | Bingo, Communal Lounge, Library |
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Just a short stroll away from our proposed new retirement homes in Baldock you’ll find a bustling town centre with a good mix of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Keen walkers will enjoy the tranquil Ivel Springs nature reserve 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, Brighton and London King’s Cross station.
| Onsite Wellbeing | |
|---|---|
| Wellbeing Facilities | Beauty Salon, Exercise classes |
| Sports & Activities | Gardening |
| The Outdoors | Allotments, Landscaped Gardens, Seated Patio Area |
| Wellbeing Photos |
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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.
The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 21/03/2023.
| Types & Options | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 55 |
| Types of Property Available | 1 Bed Apartments, 2 Bed Apartments |
| Ownership Options | Buy, Rent, Shared ownership |
| Communal Security & Safety | Monitored Fire alarms |
| Moving in | We provide a specialist moving-in service to help you with all aspects of your move. Click here to find out more |
| Properties | |
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Typical 1 bedroom apartment
Format
1 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
No
Purchase from
£294,000
Rent from
£3,300 / month
A typical one-bedroom property is decorated with a neutral palette creating a bright and welcoming feel. The open plan living area features a Juliette balcony (on selected apartments), and includes a fully fitted kitchen finished to a high standard with modern integrated appliances. The bedroom is light and airy with a built wardrobes for added convenience, and the shower room is located off the internal hallway which features a useful utility cupboard, perfect for storage. |
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Typical 2 bedroom apartment
Format
2 Bed Apartments
Ensuite
No
Purchase from
£380,000
Rent from
£4,620 / month
A typical 2 bedroom apartment is decorated with a neutral palette creating a light, bright and welcoming feel. The open plan living area features a Juliette balcony (on selected apartments), and includes a fully fitted kitchen finished to a high standard with modern integrated appliances. The Master bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe for added convenience and a Juliette balcony (on selectted aparments), the second bedroom being an ideal space for a guest bedroom or study, or even hobbies room - the choice is yours. The shower room is located off the internal hallway which features a useful utility cupboard, perfect for storage. |
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| Please note: All Prices are subject to availability and other charges may apply | |
| Service Charges | |
|---|---|
| What's Included | Building insurance, Emergency call system, Estate Management, External Repairs & Maintenance, Future maintenance fund, Garden maintenance, Guest Suite, Visitor Parking, Water & Sewerage |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We've taken the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of residents. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: Not required | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| Our Pets |
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Pets are very much part of the family, which is why, with a few exceptions, we welcome well-behaved animals into our retirement developments - while being mindful of the needs of pet-free people living in our communities. Call 0800 153 3264 for more details of our terms and conditions. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
| We Welcome |
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| Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review). |
74 Icknield Way
Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 5FH
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Garden Centre, Golf Club, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Shops, Surgery. |
Norton Place offers Domestic Help, Companionship and Personal Care services.
To view the Care & Support available in more detail please click here.
Norton Place does offer Home Care services on site.
These services include Domestic Help, Companionship and Personal Care services.
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Norton Place does not have a care home on site.
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Norton Place has 1 Bed Apartments and 2 Bed Apartments available.
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Norton Place offers these ownership options: Buy, Rent, Shared ownership.
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Norton Place does have staff on site 24/7.
Norton Place is not run by an ARCO Approved Operator.
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Yes, there is a minimum age requirement of 55 at Norton Place.
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Yes, Norton Place has Bar, Bistro and Café facilities.
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Norton Place has Bingo, Communal Lounge and Library facilities on site.
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Norton Place has Beauty Salon and Exercise classes facilities on site.
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Yes, Norton Place offers a moving in service.
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Norton Place has these initiatives in place:
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Yes, Norton Place permits pets, however some conditions may apply.
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