An opening event for Stowe Central, in Wichelstowe, Swindon, was held in the week of Thursday 4 June 2026, when Swindon24 reported it. Representatives of Anchor, McCarthy & Stone and Homes England attended.
The scheme was completed by Anchor, described in the report as England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people.
What does Stowe Central offer?
- 84 homes, all for people aged over 55
- A mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, each with a private balcony or patio
- 65 homes for social rent
- 19 homes through Older Persons Shared Ownership
- A residents' lounge, activity room, landscaped communal gardens, reception and secure buggy storage
What did shared ownership cost?
Shared ownership homes started at £80,750 for a 25% share. Under the older persons scheme, buyers can purchase up to 75% and pay a reduced rent on the rest.
Victoria Mager, director of development delivery at Anchor, said: "We are proud to celebrate the opening of Stowe Central." Shane Paull, chief operating officer at McCarthy & Stone, said: "We are pleased to see the development now officially open".
The report noted that Wichelstowe is expected to deliver thousands of homes, along with schools, community facilities and jobs, as Swindon's population grows.
Source: Swindon24.