McCarthy Stone Resales

Holmcroft Court

Retirement living in Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales

For sale
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressBA4 5FA

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About

Holmcroft Court is a retirement living development available to buy, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales. The development features communal facilities including a lounge for residents to gather and take part in activities, and a guest suite for visitors. Landscaped gardens provide outdoor spaces for walking and relaxation.

A House Manager is based at Holmcroft Court to oversee day-to-day operations and support residents with any enquiries they may have.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
Hospital15.4 miles
Pub or bar300 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Ambulance station about 750 m away
  • Fire station about 800 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Somerset pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£912
2025£805

Local health safety net

Holmcroft Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 15.4 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal United Hospitals, Bath · 15.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.4 mi

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

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale

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 Holmcroft 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 Shepton Mallet

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

Charity

Wells Dementia Action Alliance

Wells Dementia Action Alliance (WDAA) draws together organisations and professionals that are supporting people living with Dementia, and their Carers, with the aim of enabling people to live…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1199653)
Charity

Midsomer Norton & Radstock Dial A Ride

The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District Dial-a-Ride is a non-profit organisation which provides a door-to-door Community Transport service to anyone who has difficulty accessing regular Public…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1109319)
Charity

Norton Radstock U3a

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…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1112735)

Part of McCarthy Stone Resales

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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