McCarthy Stone Resales
Wayfarer Place
Retirement living in Alresford, Hampshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Wayfarer Place is a retirement living development in Alresford, Hampshire, available to buy. The development is operated by McCarthy Stone Resales. It sits within the market town, which is known for its peaceful setting and historic character. The location allows residents to walk to many of the town's shops and amenities.
The development includes a homeowners' lounge for socialising, a bistro restaurant serving daily meals, a guest suite for visiting friends and family, and a wellness suite with hairdressing facilities.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 150 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
Local health safety net
Wayfarer Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ALRESFORD SURGERY, 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 Wayfarer 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.
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Part of McCarthy Stone Resales
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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