Near by, the National Trust's Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most celebrated gardens in the country, created around a Tudor tower. Its famous garden rooms, including the White Garden, level paths, and a restaurant make it an easy and memorable visit.
Home Exchange Available
Rent from
£2,300/pm
Purchase from
£343,950
Ideally situated in the popular town of Staplehurst, Baker Lodge is a development of one and two bedroom apartments exclusively for the over 60s, perfectly located for the local shopping amenities.
This new development is located on the high street with a bus stop outside offering services to Maidstone, Hawkhurst, Sandhurst and Cranbrook. Within 0.2 miles of the site you will find a dentist, park with open green space and within 0.3 miles is Staplehurst shopping centre which includes a Spar, Costa Coffee, selection of eateries, library and pharmacy.
Don’t miss out on securing one of our exclusive apartments at Baker Lodge – call us on 01580 453002 to find out more and book your appointment today!
Development highlights
- Communal Lounge with coffee bar
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Beautiful and well maintained landscaped garden
- Walk-in wardrobe in main bedroom
- Fitted kitchen with built in appliances
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Energy efficient and economical heating
- Secure camera entry system
- On-site Lodge Manager
- Free parking
Property details
- Development type:
- Leasehold · 999-year lease
- Age restriction:
- 60+ (Including partner over 55)
- Tenure:
- Buy or rent
- Ground rent:
- None
- Completion:
- Ready to move into
- Home exchange available:
- Yes, ask our team
- Lift access
- Passenger lift to all floors
- WE'VE ABOLISHED EXIT FEES - meaning NO unexpected costs!
- Warranty:
- 3 years, only housebuilder to offer as standard
Properties
Apartment 1 1 bed Ground Floor West aspect Available Purchase price £367,950
Purchase price
£367,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Ground Floor
- West Aspect
- 572.6 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,625.82/year
Apartment 1 Floorplan
Apartment 11 2 bed First Floor North aspect Available Purchase price £487,950
Purchase price
£487,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- North Aspect
- 844.1 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £5,438.73/year
Apartment 11 Floorplan
Apartment 12A 2 bed First Floor South aspect Available Rent from £3,000/pm Purchase price £500,950
Purchase price
£500,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£3,000/pm
Property details
- First Floor
- South Aspect
- 816.1 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £5,438.73/year
Apartment 12A Floorplan
Apartment 22 1 bed Second Floor South aspect Available Purchase price £377,950
Purchase price
£377,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Second Floor
- South Aspect
- 647.6 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,625.82/year
Apartment 22 Floorplan
Apartment 23 1 bed Second Floor South aspect Available Purchase price £355,950
Purchase price
£355,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Second Floor
- South Aspect
- 574.9 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,625.82/year
Apartment 23 Floorplan
Apartment 24 1 bed Second Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £377,950
Purchase price
£377,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Second Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 655.1 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,625.82/year
Apartment 24 Floorplan
Apartment 27 2 bed Second Floor North-east aspect Available Purchase price £477,950
Purchase price
£477,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Second Floor
- North-east Aspect
- 841.52 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £5,438.73/year
Apartment 27 Floorplan
Apartment 14 2 bed First Floor South aspect Available Purchase price £528,950
Purchase price
£528,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- South Aspect
- 900.3 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £5,438.73/year
Apartment 14 Floorplan
Apartment 26 1 bed Second Floor North-west aspect Available Rent from £2,300/pm Purchase price £362,950
Purchase price
£362,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£2,300/pm
Property details
- Second Floor
- North-west Aspect
- 587.28 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,625.82/year
Apartment 26 Floorplan
This is a selection of the available properties; our Sales Executive will be able to go through all plots with you.
How a new Churchill apartment could help reduce your costs:
We offer some of the lowest service charges in the retirement sector which is why many of our Residents are pleasantly surprised to find that the service charges work out lower than what they were paying, in comparable costs, on their previous home.
This is because the service charge combines a wide range of services and property-related expenses into a combined cost. Residents find they benefit from a more manageable and easier-to-budget lifestyle, without having to worry about unexpected maintenance bills.
We always aim to keep the service charge cost as low as possible, and we provide a full budget breakdown for all our Residents, consulting with them on this every 6 months.
The service charge covers:
- The cost of your dedicated Lodge Manager
- Security systems
- 24-hour Careline call monitoring system
- External maintenance of the building and grounds
- Heating & lighting of communal areas
- Provision of furnishings in communal areas
- Building insurance
Who is responsible for the management of the Lodge?
All developments are managed by Churchill Estates Management Limited, our own property management company, so you can be confident in the expertise of our team operating under the Churchill Group.
No exit fees, meaning no unexpected costs!
In 2025 we announced that Residents will no longer pay any exit fees when selling or subletting their apartments, making the process far more straightforward and hassle-free. Whilst many retirement housing providers still apply fees, we have set a new standard by abolishing them entirely - helping to provide greater peace of mind and making life simpler both for Residents and their families!
Calculating your savings...
We appreciate everyone's household costs will differ which is why we encourage Customers to complete a 'Savings Calculator' with one of our Sales Executives. This calculator is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the value in our easy to budget Service Charge.
Staplehurst is a large village in Kent, nine miles south of Maidstone, once voted 'Kent Village of the Year'. Its high street keeps everyday shops and services close together, while the surrounding Weald, with its picturesque villages and vineyards, makes it a comfortable place to enjoy retirement.
Beyond the village, the countryside of the Kentish Weald is dotted with vineyards, orchards, and pretty villages such as Sissinghurst, Headcorn, and Biddenden. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells are a short drive away, and a station gives direct trains to London for days out.
Local highlights
Staplehurst's parish church of All Saints is known for its rare Norman ironwork door, thought to be among the oldest in the country. Set above the village on an ancient site, its quiet churchyard and surrounding lanes make for a gentle, historic wander.
Staplehurst's high street brings together everyday shops and services within a short walk, from a pharmacy and post office to village stores, cafés, and a supermarket. Friendly and self-sufficient, it is an easy place to run errands and stop for a coffee.
A short drive away, Biddenden Vineyards, one of Kent's oldest, offers relaxed tastings of wines, cider, and juice, with a shop and self-guided vineyard trail. Level paths and a café make it an easy and sociable outing in the Wealden countryside.
What our Residents say
Don't just take it from us
“I’ve been very busy getting to know everyone and getting involved in the local community. I’m on the Highcliffe in Bloom committee, I help run an after school club with the local church, and I’m helping the local Rotary Club. I enjoy a very busy lifestyle and it’s been wonderful making new friends here at Rothesay Lodge and in my new neighbourhood in general.”
“I chose to rent a new apartment at Baker Lodge because it suited my lifestyle 100%. The quality and the support you get from staff and fellow Residents is great. The location is very good and the Communal Lounge could accommodate royalty. My apartment provides safe living and enjoyment, a good quality of life which gives me a very positive feeling.”
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