Find retirement properties in wonderful Wichelstowe. Sign up now for updates and to learn more about these exceptional retirement homes coming soon near Swindon, Wiltshire.  These stylish independent living apartments for the over 60s are conveniently situated close to all the amenities of this beautifully designed residential area, including a Waitrose and many shops, pubs and restaurants. In East Wichelstowe, you’ll also find a dentist and a hair and beauty salon. This retirement community is close to the picturesque Wilts and Berks Canal and on its banks, you’ll find the Hall and Woodhouse gastro pub which has a full sized canal boat inside!  Easy independent living for over 60s with McCarthy Stone. This Retirement Living development will provide attractive one and two bedroom retirement homes for sale in Wichelstowe. This spacious and low maintenance retirement housing for the over 60s will benefit from a friendly manager on-site to keep everything running smoothly, well-appointed communal spaces, including a relaxing  lounge with free Wi-Fi, and a pretty landscaped garden. Our communal facilities soon become hive of informal social gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all interests. Pets are welcome, parking is available for homeowners and guests and the hotel-style guest suite makes it easy for friends and family to stay over.  Safe, secure and energy efficient. All our new retirement housing is carefully designed to be a pleasure to live in. Warm and energy efficient, these new retirement homes near Swindon will have latest safety and security features built in too.  These retirement properties will have: The peace of mind of an on-site manager who’ll even keep an eye on things for you when you’re on holiday. Juliet balconies or patios Fully-fitted kitchens with integrated appliances Master bedrooms with walk in wardrobes or fitted wardrobes as standard Sky Q connection point in the living room 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door.  Please note, properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed properties are examples of typical properties and prices are guide prices only. Local Area If you're looking for new build retirement homes close to Swindon then the high-quality, contemporary feel of Wichelstowe development could be for you. Built with convenience in mind, this new residential area is in harmony with its natural surroundings. Slightly further afield you’ll find golf clubs at Basset Down Complex and Broome Manor, and nearby Coate Water Country park is lovely for a stroll around the lake and also offers angling, a playground and a café. Just off junction 16 of the M4, Wichelstowe makes a fantastic base to explore the South West. The eateries, amenities and shops of Swindon town centre are also easily accessible and Swindon’s Designer outlet is just 1.5 miles away. Close to the wildlife haven of the Wilts and Berks Canal, it has over 200 acres of open space, thousands of trees, 1.5 acres of allotments and over 12 kilometres of walkways and cycle paths. There’s a thriving community too, with the StoweAway Community Centre offering things like yoga, fitness classes and board game nights.