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Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5BZ
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Key features
Healthihouse™ features
Shuttle bus service
Allocated parking
Private terraces, gardens and balconies
Beautifully-landscaped and fully-maintained setting
Energy-efficient and easy to maintain
High-quality specification
10-year warranty
Development highlights
Designed exclusively for the over 55s
One, two and three-bedroom homes
Lift access to most first floor apartments
Within easy reach of Watlington town centre
Electric car charging points
Estate Management Service
Comfortable residents’ pavilion for community activities
Pets welcomed
Perfectly placed, less than ½ mile from Watlington High Street and comprising a collection of apartments and houses, designed exclusively for the over 55s, the first phase of Castle Gardens proved extremely popular. Beechcroft has been granted planning permission to create a further 25 new one and two-bedroom apartments, each with a terrace, balcony, or private garden, set around a landscaped communal garden. A new communal lounge will be created along with a luxurious guest suite that homeowners will be able to book for visiting family and friends.
The first release of homes have been reserved or sold, but we are currently registering interest in the collection of newly built apartments which are due to be released for sale in spring 2025.
Designed for the over 55s, these new, light-filled homes are energy efficient, easily maintained and excellent examples of Beechcroft’s commitment to creating properties with an abundance of living space, regardless of the number of bedrooms. Built and finished to Beechcroft’s rigorous Healthihouse™ standards, many of the high-quality fixtures and fittings include features that promote a healthy home environment.
At Castle Gardens, you’ll be able to socialise with like-minded neighbours in the comfortable resident’s pavilion – which is already a hub of social activity and there will be a new communal lounge created at the development as well as a luxurious guest suite that homeowners will be able to book for visiting family and friends. An on-site Estate Manager is on hand to maintain the development including the communal and private gardens, to offer help and advice and keep an eye on properties whilst owners are away, leaving you able to relax into retirement at the heart of a community of independent, like-minded people.
Each new Beechcroft home in Watlington will provide plenty of light-filled living space, designed according to Beechcroft’s principle of creating high-quality homes with an abundance of living space, regardless of the number of bedrooms.
The fixtures and fittings are of the highest quality; kitchens include bespoke cabinets and a full range of top-brand appliances, bathrooms include vanity units and mirrors, wardrobes are fitted in the main bedrooms and flooring, including carpeting, is included. Where possible, each new home will feature outside space – in the form of a terrace, balcony, private garden or a combination of these, along with allocated parking. The landscaped gardens will be a delight with a variety of plants to provide texture, colour and year-round interest.
“I looked at three apartments and was completely surprised at how spacious they were. In the end, I chose the two-bedroom show apartment on the first floor because I really liked the layout and the size of the rooms.”
, Castle Gardens, Watlington
“When I first visited Castle Gardens, I had never heard of Watlington. I discovered that, as a small development, Castle Gardens is quiet and peaceful – which is just what I was looking for – and it’s only about 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of town. There’s a sense of community and the neighbours I have met so far have been lovely. Some of the neighbours have invited me to the local U3A but it’s nice because, whilst it’s friendly, we respect each other’s privacy and don’t live in each other’s pockets.”
, Castle Gardens, Watlington
“Linda, our Estate Manager is marvellous, absolutely brilliant. We couldn’t have anyone better. Nothing is too much for her – she really helps our community and the residents. I have been to the coffee mornings she sets up – they’re great, she takes boxed games. We have some nice neighbours here and I go bowling in Watlington – the club is about five minutes’ drive away. There’s already a good sense of community at Castle Gardens.”
, Castle Gardens, Watlington
6 August 2024
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Read moreA ready-made community We know you value your independence but with a community of like-minded neighbours, you’ll have convivial company on hand and the opportunity to forge firm and lasting friendships.
Learn moreWhether you’re choosing a home in a favourite location, relocating in the same area or moving closer to family and friends, you’ll discover a Beechcroft home will mean more leisure time to spend with family.
Learn moreBuying Beechcroft means coming home to beautiful bathrooms and en-suites with spacious double showers, vanity units and mirrors, stylish hand-made kitchens with all the integrated appliances you’ll need, underfloor heating – and a host of luxurious touches.
Learn moreWatlington may be one of the country’s smallest towns but its delightful range of independent retailers and regular fruit and veg markets attracts shoppers from miles around.
With a post office counter in the local Co-op, a pharmacy, a selection of independent retailers and several hair and beauty salons, you won’t need to travel far on a daily basis. For a larger, weekly shop, jump in the car and head to one of the nearby supermarkets, such as Waitrose in Wallingford.
The name of Beechcroft’s exclusive retirement development in Watlington was inspired by its superb location.
Set within beautifully landscaped gardens, the 41 elegant new homes are located adjacent to the grounds of the Grade I listed, moated, Shirburn Castle.
Constructed in the 14th century, this fairytale castle was remodelled in the Georgian era by the first Earl of Macclesfield, whose descendants continued to live in the castle for 300 years.
The ‘fairy tale’ exterior and unmodernised interior, has been used as a film location for film and television.
Each new Beechcroft home in Watlington provides plenty of light-filled living space, designed according to Beechcroft’s principle of creating high-quality homes with an abundance of living space, regardless of the number of bedrooms.
The fixtures and fittings are of the highest quality; kitchens include bespoke cabinets and a full range of top brand appliances, bathrooms include vanity units and mirrors, wardrobes are fitted in the main bedrooms and flooring, including carpeting, is included. Where possible, each new home will feature outside space – in the form of a terrace, balcony, private garden or a combination of these, along with allocated parking.
If you are searching for a retirement property for sale in Oxfordshire, then look no further than Castle Gardens, a luxurious retirement development featuring 41 modern, newly built homes just a short distance from central Watlington.
Set just on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, not only will you find amenities on your doorstep, but you will be able to easily find walking routes nearby to keep you active.
Unlike some retirement villages, Castle Gardens is pet friendly, meaning you're welcome to bring a dog or a cat with you into your new home. Having a pet in your home can have many benefits, especially when you're retired; reducing loneliness and helping you to set a routine.
Beechcroft properties for the over 55s are known for having a high quality finish, and Castle Gardens is no different.
Designed for retirees, each new home provides an abundance of living space, regardless of the number of bedrooms. You will find a premium finish throughout, and energy-efficient integrated appliances to reduce your energy consuption and keep electricity bills lower.
There is also a spacious communal pavilion at Castle Gardens for all owners to use, which is set alongside a large green area that could be used for picnics in the summertime. The landscaped gardens will be a delight with a variety of plants to provide texture, colour and year-round interest, as they are fully maintained by a team of expert gardeners.
Considering retiring in Oxfordshire? Discover Beechcroft's new houses and apartments in Watlington, and book a viewing now.