Bridge End Garden is one of the town's real assets, a restored Victorian garden of formal hedges, a small maze, and flower borders on the edge of the centre. Free to enter, with level paths and quiet corners, it offers a gentle stroll and a peaceful change of scene.
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Rent from
£2,000/pm
Purchase from
£336,950
Engelmann Lodge is a stunning collection of 49 one and two bedroom retirement apartments, designed to create a relaxing, social and private retirement environment, perfectly located in the in the historic market town of Saffron Walden. This brand new development is located close to local amenities, meaning everything you need is on your doorstep.
Named as the best place to live in 2026 by the Sunday Times, Saffron Walden makes for the perfect location to relax and enjoy your retirement.
We are excited to announce that our Show Complex is now open! Don’t miss out on securing one of our exclusive apartments – call us on 01799 611181 to book your appointment today!
Development highlights
- Beautiful and well maintained landscaped garden
- On-site Lodge Manager
- Communal Lounge with coffee bar
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Secure camera entry system
- Walk out balconies on selected apartments
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Energy efficient and economical heating
- Balconies on 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 25 1 bed First Floor East aspect Reserved Rent from £2,000/pm Purchase price £363,950
Purchase price
£363,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£2,000/pm
Property details
- First Floor
- East Aspect
- 657.8 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,604.40/year
Apartment 25 Floorplan
Apartment 41 1 bed Second Floor East aspect Reserved Rent from £2,000/pm Purchase price £373,950
Purchase price
£373,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£2,000/pm
Property details
- Second Floor
- East Aspect
- 673.7 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,604.40/year
Apartment 41 Floorplan
Apartment 2 1 bed Lower Ground Floor West aspect Available Purchase price £377,950
Purchase price
£377,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Lower Ground Floor
- West Aspect
- 700.25 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,604.40/year
Apartment 2 Floorplan
Apartment 10 2 bed Upper Ground Floor East aspect Available Purchase price £476,950
Purchase price
£476,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- East Aspect
- 845.3 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,906.60/year
Apartment 10 Floorplan
Apartment 11 1 bed Upper Ground Floor East aspect Available Purchase price £352,950
Purchase price
£352,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- East Aspect
- 600.6 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,604.40/year
Apartment 11 Floorplan
Apartment 15 2 bed Upper Ground Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £481,950
Purchase price
£481,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 845.76 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,906.60/year
Apartment 15 Floorplan
Apartment 26 2 bed First Floor East aspect Available Purchase price £468,950
Purchase price
£468,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- East Aspect
- 845.3 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,906.60/year
Apartment 26 Floorplan
Apartment 24 1 bed Upper Ground Floor East aspect Available Purchase price £381,950
Purchase price
£381,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- East Aspect
- 658.4 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £217.03/year
Apartment 24 Floorplan
Apartment 17 1 bed Upper Ground Floor West aspect Available Purchase price £382,950
Purchase price
£382,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- West Aspect
- 690.6 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £2,604.40/year
Apartment 17 Floorplan
Apartment 21 2 bed Upper Ground Floor North-west aspect Available Purchase price £476,950
Purchase price
£476,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Upper Ground Floor
- North-west Aspect
- 939.84 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,906.60/year
Apartment 21 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.
Saffron Walden is a medieval market town in north-west Essex, bursting with character. A rich heritage of old buildings, a wide variety of high street and independent shops, and a choice of cafés and restaurants, all just fifteen miles from Cambridge, make it a fine place to enjoy retirement.
Beyond the town, the countryside of the Essex and Cambridgeshire border offers gentle walks and pretty villages, while grand Audley End lies close by. Cambridge and its colleges are a short drive away, and good road links make wider days out easy to arrange.
Local highlights
Just west of the town, Audley End House and Gardens is an English Heritage estate with a grand Jacobean mansion, formal gardens, and parkland laid out by Capability Brown. Level garden paths, a service wing, and a café make it an easy and rewarding day out.
Saffron Walden's medieval streets are full of character, with timber-framed buildings, elaborate pargeting, and one of England's largest parish churches. A regular market and independent shops make a gentle wander through the old town a real pleasure.
Saffron Walden Common has a rare turf maze, one of the largest of its kind in the country, cut into the grass for centuries. Open lawns and level paths make the common an easy place for a gentle walk close to the centre.
What our Residents say
Don't just take it from us
“The other Residents have all been very kind, friendly and helpful. The Lodge Manager likewise has done her level best to welcome, support and assist us to feel at home, as she does for all Residents.”
“I have been very happy since moving to Lewis Carroll Lodge. There are a lot of activities every week and I have made many friends. Fay and I have a great time going to the theatre, out for lunch or sometimes just wandering round the town. I have never had such a busy social life.”
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