McCarthy Stone
Clemens Place
Retirement living in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Clemens Place is a retirement development in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. The development offers apartments available to buy and to rent, with rental properties from £2,800 per calendar month.
The scheme provides retirement living accommodation for older people seeking independent living in a residential setting within the East of England.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 750 m away
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £982 |
| 2025 | £1,008 |
Local health safety net
Clemens Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL), 0.4 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 Clemens Place.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/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 Ampthill
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hitchin University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Age Concern Bedfordshire
We provide services to adults over the age of 50 years and their family or carers to make informed choices on benefits and enabling services. Our services include information & advice, befriending…
Tibbs Dementia Foundation
Tibbs Dementia Foundation provides services which promote the improved health of people affected by dementia and which provide relief, including care and support, to people with dementia and those…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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