McCarthy Stone
Sycamore Court
Retirement living in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
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.
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Sycamore Court is a retirement development in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, operated by McCarthy Stone and available to people over 70. Apartments are offered for rent from £2,535 per month, with shared ownership options from £123,750 and outright purchase from £170,000. The development includes a bistro serving daily meals and snacks, a coffee lounge, and a sky lounge with an outdoor terrace overlooking the sea and castle.
The location offers good local amenities: a Tesco supermarket is approximately a mile away, and bus stops within walking distance provide connections to the town centre, train station and surrounding areas.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,055 |
| 2025 | £1,086 |
Local health safety net
Sycamore Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Scarborough Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is HAXBY GROUP SCARBOROUGH, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Sycamore Court.
≈ £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 Scarborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK North Yorkshire Coast and Moors
Services for the the over 50s in the North Yorkshire districts of Scarborough and Ryedale
Dial A Ride (Scarborough & District)
Community transport.
Support for Carers (Scarborough and District)
To give Carers weekly respite time thus safeguarding their health and enabling them to continue to care at home. To operate a service that befriends socially isolated people living alone in the…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Sycamore Court 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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