McCarthy Stone
Lowe House
Retirement living in Knebworth, Hertfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
Lowe House is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, situated in Knebworth, Hertfordshire. Properties at the development are available both to buy and to rent, offering choice for those seeking later-life housing in the area.
The development is located in Knebworth, a prosperous village with established local character and amenities. Resale properties may be available through McCarthy Stone's resales service.
What's nearby
- 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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
Local health safety net
Lowe House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE, 0.2 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 Lowe House.
≈ £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 Knebworth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Stevenage
Aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the Borough of Stevenage and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Current activities include: Provision of…
Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
We provide the opportunity for senior citizens of Stevenage and surrounding villages to regularly take part in our day care sessions. Activities are aimed to provide a continued feeling of…
Carers in Hertfordshire
The charity seeks to provide information and support to family carers who are elderly disabled or chronically sick and to advance public education about family caring, involve carers in…
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
Age Concern Ware
The clubs The Keep Fit ??? Wednesday morningDancing ??? Thursday afternoonWhist ??? meets on Wednesday afternoonsOver Sixties ??? meets on Friday afternoonsA luncheon club is held on a Tuesday of…
The Red Shed Project Charitable Incorporated Organisation
The Red Shed CIO provides gardening and garden inspired activities for people living with dementia and their carers in Hertfordshire. Our aim is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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