Didcot Railway Centre, based around the historic engine shed, preserves the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives, carriages, and a recreated station. Level walkways, running days, and a café make it an easy, nostalgic day out for enthusiasts and families alike.
Home Exchange Available
Rent from
£2,450/pm
Purchase from
£320,950
Gladwell Lodge is a brand-new development of 33 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments in the popular town of Didcot. Ideally placed for the popular Orchard Centre and local amenities, these brand-new retirement homes are the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside and the nearby Cotswolds.
Many apartments benefit from a patio or generous balcony providing the perfect outside living space and several have views overlooking the gardens and Broadway allotments. Our Show Complex is open for viewing. Come and see our beautiful Show Apartments and elegantly furnished Owners’ Lounge.
Discover retirement living in Didcot, call Helen today on 01235 387101 to book your appointment or pop in anytime!
Development highlights
- Balconies on selected apartments
- Communal Lounge with Coffee Bar and WIFI
- Guest Suite for friends and family
- Low maintenance lifestyle
- Free parking
- Energy efficient and economical heating
- 24 hour Careline support system
- Secure camera entry system
- On-site Lodge Manager
- Beautiful and well maintained landscaped garden
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 4 1 bed Ground Floor South aspect Available Purchase price £342,950
Purchase price
£342,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Ground Floor
- South Aspect
- 557 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,114.11/year
Apartment 4 Floorplan
Apartment 6 2 bed Ground Floor South-west aspect Available Purchase price £504,950
Purchase price
£504,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Ground Floor
- South-west Aspect
- 897.2 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £4,671.16/year
Apartment 6 Floorplan
Apartment 15 2 bed First Floor South-east aspect Available Purchase price £504,950
Purchase price
£504,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- First Floor
- South-east Aspect
- 884.5 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £4,671.16/year
Apartment 15 Floorplan
Apartment 10 2 bed Floor 1 North-west aspect Available Purchase price £513,950
Purchase price
£513,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Property details
- Floor 1 Floor
- North-west Aspect
- 956.2 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £4,671.16/year
Apartment 10 Floorplan
Apartment 11 2 bed First Floor North-east aspect Available Rent from £3,150/pm Purchase price £545,950
Purchase price
£545,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£3,150/pm
Property details
- First Floor
- North-east Aspect
- 997.5 sq ft
- 2 Beds
- Service charge:
- £4,671.16/year
Apartment 11 Floorplan
Apartment 30 1 bed Third Floor North aspect Available Rent from £2,450/pm Purchase price £320,950
Purchase price
£320,950
Leasehold · 999-year lease
Also available to rent
£2,450/pm
Property details
- Third Floor
- North Aspect
- 523.3 sq ft
- 1 Beds
- Service charge:
- £3,114.11/year
Apartment 30 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.
Didcot is a small town in Oxfordshire, famous for its railway heritage since the Great Western Railway reached the area in 1839. A modern shopping centre, everyday amenities, and fast rail links, along with open countryside close by, make it a convenient and comfortable place to enjoy retirement.
Beyond the town, the Vale of White Horse and the North Wessex Downs countryside, crossed by the ancient Ridgeway path, is close at hand. Oxford, Wallingford, and fast trains to London make the wider area easy to reach for shopping and days out.
Local highlights
The Orchard Centre, in the heart of Didcot, brings together well-known stores, a cinema, and a good choice of cafés and restaurants. Modern, level, and easy to walk around, it is a convenient place for everyday shopping, a relaxed meal, or an afternoon at the pictures.
A short drive away, the North Wessex Downs and the ancient Ridgeway offer open walks with wide views over the Vale of White Horse. Gentler, level sections near the villages make it easy to enjoy the countryside and fresh air at your own pace.
Nearby Wallingford is a pretty riverside market town on the Thames, with castle ruins, independent shops, and a heritage railway. Level riverside walks, tea rooms, and a regular market make it an easy and characterful outing from Didcot.
What our Residents say
Don't just take it from us
“My social life has soared since moving here and I’ve made some very good friends, especially Fran. We have such a good laugh together!”
“Everything is all sorted out for you here, there’s a lovely Lodge Manager, Starr, she looks after us all and all the people who live here are so friendly. We all get on, we all have different interests and hobbies that we share and there is always something going on at the Lodge. I’m right by everything I need, at first, the idea of not relying on a car felt like a big adjustment, but it didn’t take long for Roy to see the benefits, “I started to feel less confident behind the wheel as I got older, but moving to Cleves Lodge meant I could give up my car and still have easy access to everything I need. I don’t need a car anymore, if I need to go further out, I just use the bus and it takes me exactly where I want to go for my shopping. It’s all very convenient!”
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