McCarthy Stone

The Close

Retirement living in Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressCV11 4AU

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About

The Close is a gated retirement community operated by McCarthy Stone in Nuneaton, offering properties available to buy and to rent. The development is positioned close to the town centre and provides a range of communal facilities for residents. Rental properties start from £2,710 per month, with service charges from £327 per month.

Apartments at The Close feature contemporary design with fitted kitchens, spacious living areas and modern bathrooms. The development caters to older people seeking independent retirement living within a secure community setting.

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: George Eliot Hospital1.0 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 550 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Warwickshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£881
2025£916

Local health safety net

The Close is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is RED ROOFS SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
George Eliot Hospital · 1 mi
Nearest GP
RED ROOFS SURGERY · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

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 Close.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £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 Nuneaton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Hinckley and Bosworth Area Community Transport Scheme

Provision of Community transport for older and disabled people in the Hinckley & Bosworth Area using our Dial a Ride Scheme and our 16 and seater minibus

4.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054668)
Charity

Age UK Coventry

Our main activities comprise five areas: Information & Advice - responding to enquiries from older people. Advocacy and appointeeship - providing financial administration and representation.…

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096112)
Charity

Radford Community Association Limited

We operate for the residents of the Radford and surrounding areas providing activities including Education and Training. Many clubs for the Elderly with Disabilities and Special Needs. We provide…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (700030)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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