McCarthy Stone
Mewstone Place
Retirement living in Dartmouth, Devon
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Mewstone Place is a retirement living development in Dartmouth, Devon, operated by McCarthy Stone. The scheme offers apartments available to purchase or rent. Purchase options begin from £275,000 for a one-bedroom home, with larger layouts starting from £340,000 and £480,000. Rental apartments are available from £2,965 per month, with service charges from £304 per month.
Each apartment features either a balcony or patio access. Residents benefit from shared facilities including a bistro, designed to support independent living within the community.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
Local health safety net
Mewstone Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Torbay Hospital, 9.6 miles away. The local GP practice is DARTMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 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 Mewstone Place.
≈ £8,750/year · £168/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 Dartmouth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Brixham Does Care
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding…
Age UK Torbay
The mission of the charity is to promote the well being of all older people and help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.To achieve this in Torbay we undertake the following:Provide…
Totnes 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 conductive to learning…
Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
The promotion of the efficient and effective use of resources for charitable purposes among the network of Memory Cafes in Devon for the public benefit by acting as an umbrella organisation for…
Totnes and Rural Community Transport
Providing accessible community transport for Totnes and its surrounding villages, through scheduled bus routes, regular travel club excursions, and hire to community groups. We aim to make our…
Totnes Caring Ltd
Our aim is to offer help and assistance to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people of the 2 Doctors surgeries in Totnes and surrounding parishes to enable them to live in their own homes and…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Mewstone Place is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone 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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