McCarthy Stone
Watson Place
Retirement living in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Watson Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, available to both buy and rent. Properties range from apartments to bungalows. Rental homes start from £1,725 per calendar month, with a service charge of £207 per calendar month.
The development has been designed with practicality in mind. Apartments feature raised electrical sockets, and an on-site Bistro is available for residents who prefer not to cook at home. All residents receive one hour of domestic assistance each week as part of their package.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
Local health safety net
Watson Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Horton General Hospital, 11.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CHIPPING NORTON HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 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 Watson 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 Chipping Norton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chipping Norton Area Day Centre
To promote the welfare of the disabled and elderly in Chipping Norton and surrounding area. Primarily achieved by the provision of a day centre enabling members to continue within the community
The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited
Elderly persons day centre
The Fielding Day Centre
Lunch Club for the elderly
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.
Part of McCarthy Stone
Watson 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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