McCarthy Stone Resales
Crayshaw Court
Retirement living in Caversham, Reading
Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Crayshaw Court is a retirement development in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales. The homes are available to buy. Residents can meet others in a communal lounge, walk through the landscaped gardens, and host visiting friends and family in a guest suite.
Support on site includes a House Manager and a 24-hour emergency call system, with lifts giving access throughout the building. The development is designed to be low-maintenance, so residents can spend more of their time on their own interests.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- 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 | £975 |
| 2025 | £993 |
Local health safety net
Crayshaw Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is BALMORE PARK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
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 Crayshaw Court.
≈ £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 Caversham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Peppard War Memorial Hall (1914-1918)
This is a village hall serving a scattered community.Regular bookings include WI, Toddlers Group, Baby group, Table Tennis, , Amateur dramatics,over 60's Lunch Club, Pilates. Regular fund raising…
Keep Mobile Community Transport Cio
The charity provides transport for residents of Berkshire who are unable to use main stream public transport due to disability or long term illness.Provide group transport for any community group…
Age Concern Twyford & District
Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.
Bluebells Day Centre
Bluebells Day Centre, based at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Thames, provides social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.
Wade
Day Centre for the older residents of the Wokingham Borough over 50 years of age.
Link Visiting Scheme
Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also…
Part of McCarthy Stone Resales
Crayshaw Court is one of 129 properties run by McCarthy Stone Resales on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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