McCarthy Stone
The Cedars
Retirement living in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester
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.
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About
The Cedars is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, situated in Malpas, a village approximately 15 miles south of Chester. Properties are available to buy or rent, with rentals starting from £1,840 per month.
The development features contemporary apartments with fitted kitchens, spacious living rooms and modern bathrooms. A service charge of £267 per month applies to rental properties. Shared ownership options are also available, starting from £38,750 with a monthly charge of £267.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £853 |
| 2025 | £887 |
Local health safety net
The Cedars is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leighton Hospital, 13.7 miles away. The local GP practice is LAUREL BANK SURGERY, 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 The Cedars.
≈ £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 Malpas
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bradbury Day Centre Trust
Provision of builings/facilities for elderly/old people/children/young people/people with disabilities/other charities or valuntary bodies and the general public/mankind
The Rainbow Foundation, Wrexham
The Rainbow Foundation is an active ageing charity working to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our communities through a range of interventions and services which; promote…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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