McCarthy Stone
The Clockhouse
Retirement living in Guildford, Surrey
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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
The Clockhouse is a retirement development in Guildford, Surrey, operated by McCarthy Stone. The development offers a choice of tenure: properties are available to buy from £325,000, to rent from £3,310 per month, or through shared ownership from £185,000 with a service charge of £424 per month. Rental properties are also available from £3,475 per month.
The development provides retirement living accommodation for older people seeking independent living in a purpose-built community setting.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 50 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
Local health safety net
The Clockhouse is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Surrey County Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is AUSTEN ROAD SURGERY, 0.8 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 Clockhouse.
≈ £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 Guildford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Blackheath and Wonersh
Support & Advice to the elderly, including a weekly lunch club, volunteer transport service & neighbourhood social activities.
The Four Villages' Day Centre
Running a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and…
Farncombe Day Centre Limited
Farncombe Day Centre offers a happy and caring atmosphere where membership is free and everyone is welcome.The Day Centre is open to everyone over the age of 50 who lives in Waverley Borough. The…
Age UK Surrey
Age UK Surrey has been working closely with older people in the county since 1963. The Charity has developed services to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population, providing a Homehelp…
Milford & Villages Day Centre
We encourage social inclusion by providing activities and services for the elderly every weekday in a purpose built building.
Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne
Our activities are listed in our Articles and relate to our Objects. Services we provide include Information & Advice (such as benefit advice), a range of home services (such as bathing, shopping,…
Part of McCarthy Stone
The Clockhouse 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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