McCarthy Stone
Walnut Tree Place
Retirement living in Ferring, West Sussex
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
Walnut Tree Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, offering 17 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments available for purchase or rent to those over 60. The development is situated within walking distance of the seafront, with local shops and strong transport connections by rail to London and Gatwick Airport.
Properties are available to buy from £290,000, with shared ownership options starting at £228,750. Rental apartments are available from £2,310 per month for one-bedroom and £4,300 per month for two-bedroom homes.
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £984 |
| 2025 | £1,033 |
Local health safety net
Walnut Tree Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Worthing Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BARN SURGERY, 0.6 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 Walnut Tree Place.
≈ £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 Ferring
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Preston Men in Sheds
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Maybridge Keystone Club
Structured and informal Youth activities for 8- 12 yr olds ,and 12 - 19 yrs olds evening. Children's activities including Alternative School provision, adult activities e.g Healthy exercise,…
Carers Support West Sussex
To deliver high quality services to carers in West Sussex by provision of information and support.To develop good working relationships with all agencies to deliver services that address the needs…
Guild Care
Our aim is to deliver innovative and life-changing care services for older people and those living with dementia and to support children and young people affected by life limiting illnesses and…
Bounce Alzheimer's Therapy (Bat) UK
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of London and the surrounding area the provision of table tennis and other facilities for recreation or leisure.
Arun Community Transport
Transporting clients who are unable to access public transport to medical appointments, shops and social engagements
Part of McCarthy Stone
Walnut Tree Place 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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