McCarthy Stone
Wayfarer Place
Retirement living in Alresford, Hampshire
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
Wayfarer Place is a McCarthy Stone retirement development in New Alresford, Hampshire, offering 30 one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom apartments for purchase or rent. The apartments range from 55 square metres to 77 square metres. One-bedroom properties are available to buy from £365,000, and two-bedroom apartments from £390,000. Rental options start from £2,365 per month for one-bedroom homes and £4,500 per month for two-bedroom apartments. The development is exclusively for those over 70.
Located on The Dean in the town centre, Wayfarer Place sits on one of the main streets running between the River Arle and West Street, within walking distance of independent retailers, well-known shops, restaurants and banking 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.
≈ £9,650/year · £186/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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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