McCarthy Stone

Fern Court

Retirement living in Swansea

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressSA2 9BH

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About

Fern Court is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone in Swansea, West Glamorgan. The development offers apartments available to buy or rent, providing flexible options for older people seeking independent retirement living in Wales.

Residents benefit from being part of an established retirement community with on-site amenities and support services typical of McCarthy Stone developments.

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: Prince Philip Hospital8.1 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 850 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAmple

Gallery

Local health safety net

Fern Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is SKETTY & KILLAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital
Name coming soon
Nearest GP
SKETTY & KILLAY MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

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

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

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 Fern Court.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £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 Swansea

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

Charity

Forget-me-not Dementia Day Clubs

This years activities have included many trips, parties, playing pool card, games, Easter parade, Christmas Service attended by approx 170 people, The activities vary in the various clubs as the…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143961)
Charity

Dementia Friendly Swansea

Dementia Friendly Swansea provides information and support to individuals, families and carers andassists them on where to find information about the network of support that is available.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199456)
Charity

Swansea Parent Carer Forum

We work co-productively with the Local Authority and Health Board to develop processes and ensure disabled children and their families in Swansea are at the heart of decision making, and that…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189730)
Charity

Age Concern Neath Port Talbot

Provide free community based services that facilitate social inclusion, while promoting a healthy and active retirement for local older people. Activities include information and advice through…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105203)
Charity

Neath Port Talbot Carers Service Limited

The Neath Port Talbot Carers Service provides support for all unpaid carers, providing information, signposting, benefit advice and support, emotional support and provide services in the…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1130262)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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