New retirement apartments for sale in Okehampton, Devon.

McCarthy & Stone pioneered the concept of private retirement housing in the UK and have retirement developments nationwide.

Retirement living from McCarthy & Stone however is so much more than just a retirement flat. It’s designed to enable older retired home owners to lead an active, independent lifestyle, without many of the maintenance worries often associated with home ownership; all in a safe and secure environment.

Okehampton lies to the far north of Dartmoor National Park and has been referred to as the ‘gateway to Dartmoor'.  Located adjacent to the A30 with direct links to Exeter, Launceston, and further south into Cornwall, Okehampton is well served by transport links.  There are regular bus services from Okehampton to the surrounding towns and villages including Chichacott; Stockley; Southcott; Belstone Corner; Ashbury; North Tawton; South Zeal and Sticklepath.

A charming town with traditional architecture, Okehampton offers all the facilities required for day to day living with supermarkets, banks, a post office, bakeries, coffee shops and many independent retailers.  There is plenty to see and do with a local cinema, library and leisure centre, as well as The Museum of Dartmoor Life which  holds exhibitions and events.  The town is home to Okehampton Castle, the largest castle in Devon, set in beautiful surroundings with stunning woodland walks nearby as well as picnic areas.

River's Edge Court, named after its proximity to the River Okement, is a retirement development of 59 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Oaklands Drive, the heart of Okehampton, close to the town's amenities.  The brand new development is open and first occupations took place in September 2010. River's Edge Court will be managed by a house manager who will oversee the running of the development including maintenance of the grounds and building.  Key retirement living related features of the development will include a communal residents' lounge as well as a conservatory overlooking the river Okement, a guest suite, laundry room and two lifts that will provide access to all floors.

The perfect environment for those in retirement, homes in this retirement development will each contain a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom.

View a video of River’s Edge Court 

To view a video of River’s Edge Court’s typical 1 bedroom apartment please click here you can also view the typical two bedroom apartment to do so please click here (this is an external website and will open in a new window).

Please contact us for further details.

Join us for our regular Afternoon Tea, every Thursday afternoon between 3pm and 4pm in the Resident's Lounge.  Friends and family are welcome.

Join us for our Queen’s Jubilee Cream Tea on Tuesday 15^th May, 2pm – 3.30pm in the residents’ lounge. For more information call Penny