McCarthy Stone
The Apartments at Royal Gardens
Retirement living in Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
The Apartments at Royal Gardens is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, situated in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire. The scheme offers a selection of one and two bedroom apartments designed for older people, available both to buy and to rent. Rental apartments start from £2,200 per month, with service charges from £339 per month.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
Local health safety net
The Apartments at Royal Gardens is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 8.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BUNTINGFORD & PUCKERIDGE MED PRAC., 4.9 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 The Apartments at Royal Gardens.
≈ £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 Buntingford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
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Part of McCarthy Stone
The Apartments at Royal Gardens 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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