Just along Smallhythe Road, Smallhythe Place is a 16th-century, half-timbered cottage once owned by the actress Ellen Terry. Now a National Trust museum of her life and theatre career. It has cottage gardens, an orchard, a barn theatre, and a small tea room for a gentle visit.
Home Exchange Available
Rent from
£2,450/pm
Purchase from
£395,950
Caxton Lodge is a beautiful development of 53 one and two bedroom retirement apartments, located in the popular town of Tenterden and perfectly located opposite an area of outstanding beauty, close to the towns main shopping centre. Tenterden’s attractive tree-lined high street offers a range of shopping facilities including many small boutiques and antique shops, as well as craft shops and book shops that sit side by side with larger national retailers.
The town boasts a number of local attractions including Kent & East Sussex Railway line, Chapel Down (a local vineyard which produces a fine selection of wines), and Smallhythe Place, which now holds a museum and a theatre for the public to visit. For golf fanatics, Chart Hills Golf Club is an award-winning course that sits in the High Weald of Kent. Just 15 minutes from Tenterden, Chart Hills enjoys quiet, uninterrupted views which makes this the perfect place for a game of golf. Step out of your front door, walk 10 minutes in any direction and you will find yourself in the stunning, sweeping countryside that surrounds the town of Tenterden. This makes it the perfect location for those looking for an active lifestyle.
Don’t miss out on securing one of our exclusive apartments at Caxton Lodge – call us on 01580 453001 to find out more and book your appointment today!
Development highlights
- Communal Lounge with coffee bar
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Landscaped garden
- Energy efficient and economical heating
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Secure camera entry system
- On-site Lodge Manager
- Intruder alarm system
- Free parking
- Patios and balconies to selected apartments
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 15 2 bed Lower Ground Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £603,950
Purchase price
£603,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Lower Ground Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 917.31 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,854.36/year
Apartment 15 Floorplan
Apartment 45 2 bed First Floor South-west aspect Reserved Rent from £3,100/pm Purchase price £599,950
Purchase price
£599,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£3,100/pm
Property details
- First Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 952.3 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,854.36/year
Apartment 45 Floorplan
Apartment 10 1 bed Lower Ground Floor South-east aspect Available Purchase price £397,950
Purchase price
£397,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Lower Ground Floor
- South-east Aspect
- 599.9 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,854.36/year
Apartment 10 Floorplan
Apartment 31 1 bed Upper Ground Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £405,950
Purchase price
£405,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 594.6 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,564.13/year
Apartment 31 Floorplan
Apartment 34 2 bed Upper Ground Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £618,950
Purchase price
£618,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 929.47 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,854.36/year
Apartment 34 Floorplan
Apartment 38 2 bed Upper Ground Floor North aspect Available Purchase price £597,950
Purchase price
£597,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- North Aspect
- 996.3 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,854.36/year
Apartment 38 Floorplan
Apartment 40 1 bed First Floor North-west aspect Available Purchase price £420,950
Purchase price
£420,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- North-west Aspect
- 741.1 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,564.13/year
Apartment 40 Floorplan
Apartment 49 1 bed First Floor North-east aspect Available Purchase price £402,950
Purchase price
£402,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- North-east Aspect
- 592.7 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,564.13/year
Apartment 49 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.
Tenterden is a historic town in the heart of Kent, known for its tree-lined high street of small boutiques, antique shops, and traditional cafés sitting alongside familiar names. With everyday shopping within an easy stroll and open countryside all around, it is a rewarding place to enjoy retirement.
Beyond the town, the surrounding Weald of Kent offers vineyards, orchards, and quiet country lanes to explore. The Kent and East Sussex Railway runs heritage steam trains from Tenterden, while nearby Rye, Ashford, and the coast are all within easy reach for a day out.
Local highlights
A short drive away, Chapel Down is one of England's best-known vineyards. Visitors come for relaxed tours and tastings in a countryside setting, with a shop and restaurant on site, making it an easy and sociable half-day out among the vines.
The Kent and East Sussex Railway runs restored steam trains from Tenterden Town station through ten miles of Wealden countryside to Bodiam. Comfortable carriages, a station café, and seasonal events make it a leisurely way to enjoy the views without any effort.
St Mildred's, the town's medieval parish church, is known for its tall 15th-century tower, from which, on a clear day, views reach across the Weald toward the coast. The churchyard and surrounding streets make for a pleasant, unhurried wander through Tenterden's past.
What our Residents say
Don't just take it from us
“I feel as if I have a suite in a luxury hotel, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly whilst the surroundings are very tasteful and high quality. Churchill have been in this business long enough to know what they’re doing and it shows. I can’t praise them highly enough for what they do to make the move run as smoothly as possible. There is a significant uplift in quality and style at Clinton Lodge when compared to other options I considered before making the move.”
“I used the Home Exchange service which was absolutely amazing. The Sales Executive came to our house and I looked at the plans and chose which apartment I wanted to reserve, and I haven’t looked back. Now it’s all done and I can just enjoy making new friends and relaxing in my new apartment.”
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