McCarthy Stone

Fareham

Retirement living in Fareham, Hampshire

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressPO16 7HT
Guide price£310,000

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About

McCarthy Stone's Fareham development in Hampshire offers retirement living properties available to purchase from £310,000 for a one-bedroom home, or to rent from £1,685 per month. Many properties feature patios or balconies, and residents have access to a range of optional support services alongside communal facilities including a bistro and lounge.

The homes have been designed to complement their local setting, with a traditional appearance incorporating red and grey brick, stone window details and clay-style roof tiles.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: Queen Alexandra Hospital4.9 miles
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hampshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,203
2025£1,245

Local health safety net

Fareham is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is CENTRE PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Queen Alexandra Hospital · 4.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CENTRE PRACTICE · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent
Guide price£310,000

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 Fareham.

Purchase price£310,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£310,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £31,000
Amount returned on sale£279,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£91,000

≈ £9,100/year · £175/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 Fareham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Dementia Friendly Hampshire

Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165292)
Charity

Portchester & District Community Association Cio

Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): second-hand bookshop, Woodsy's Food Pantry, Lunch Club, room hire, arts & crafts, older…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1154548)
Charity

Age Concern Hampshire

i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290874)
Charity

Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)

Information to Elderly & Carers

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (211876)
Charity

Age UK Portsmouth

AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059945)
Charity

The Portsmouth Stroke Club

A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1046741)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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