McCarthy Stone
William House
Retirement living in Thatcham, West Berkshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
William House is a retirement living development in Thatcham, Berkshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. The scheme offers 56 apartments available for both purchase and rental. One-bedroom homes are available to rent from £2,300 per month, and two-bedroom properties start from £225,000 to buy, with rental options from £3,220 monthly.
The apartments feature practical design elements intended to support independent living as people age, with thoughtful layouts and fittings throughout.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,213 |
| 2025 | £1,238 |
Local health safety net
William House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 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 William House.
≈ £9,750/year · £187/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 Thatcham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Newbury and District
Luncheon club, meals on wheels, hairdressing salon and centre events
Age Concern,tadley and District
To promote the wellbeing of all older people and help to make later life fulfilling and an enjoyable experience. We organise and run a lunch club with entertainment and outings. A chiropody…
Tadley Elderly Day Care
Provision of respite day care for elderly people in a safe and friendly environment and relief for their carers. Activities are designed to provide stimulus and enjoyment for the clients.
Part of McCarthy Stone
William House 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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