McCarthy Stone
Chester
Retirement living in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
McCarthy Stone's Chester development offers retirement living available for purchase or rental in a town-centre location. A Waitrose supermarket sits directly across the road, accessible via footbridge and featuring a café. The area includes a nearby medical centre, pharmacy, and a range of bars, restaurants and shops. Chester train station provides access to surrounding areas.
The properties incorporate ergonomic design throughout, with practical features intended to support independent living as people age. Guide prices for purchase start from £270,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, with shared ownership options available from £200,000.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £853 |
| 2025 | £887 |
Local health safety net
Chester is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Chester.
≈ £8,700/year · £167/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Chester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport Ltd
We are a non profit making provider of minibus and adapted car travel, offering our services to community groups and individuals, elderly, disadvantaged or disabled in Cheshire West and Chester…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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