New retirement apartments for sale in Uppermill, Saddleworth

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.

Warburton Court retirement homes consist of 48 one and two bedroom apartments and are situated in Uppermill village, Saddleworth, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.  Enjoying a prime location on the high street, and less than 300 yards from the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, retirement apartments at Warburton Court enjoy views of Saddleworth Golf Course and of the moors from the top floor.  Facing either East or West to maximise light and sun, these retirement flats are in a picturesque village centre location steeped in history from Roman times through to the growth of the wool and cotton spinning industries.

Excellent bus connections from the bus terminus adjacent to Warburton Court offer local services and direct routes to major towns such as Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Saddleworth, Mossley, Stalybridge, Shaw, Dukinfield and others.  There is also a convenient train station for trips further afield, and many local amenities including health centres; dentists; pharmacists; beauticians; hairdressers; florists; a library; a post office; a bank, and so on.  Being situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, and straddling the borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire, there are plenty of activities on offer including canal trips, museums, walks, parks and golf courses.

Uppermill is a lively village with many attractions including a Canal Weekend; Whitsun processions with brass band; Saddleworth Beer Walks; Folk Festival; Country Fair; monthly Farmers' Market; Wartime Weekend; Rushcart Weekend; and the popular Beer festival.  The High Street is the main thoroughfare and home to quaint coffee shops and a variety of good restaurants and other amenities.  Uppermill is the largest village in the Saddleworth area and the rich heritage of the textile industry is still in evidence today, in the architecture such as the mills and nearby viaduct and canals, and in the local customs such as the traditional Whit Friday Brass Band walks.  It is this heritage, combined with the outstanding beauty of the surrounding countryside, which makes Uppermill so popular both with residents and visitors alike.