Awaiting Planning

St Ives Apartments

St Audrey Lane, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5RA

Churchill are delighted to announce that we acquired this new site in the historic market town of St Ives, for a proposed collection of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments.

Situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, St Ives is a charming and thriving market town renowned for its rich heritage, picturesque riverside setting and strong sense of community. The town offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside excellent transport links to Cambridge and the surrounding area. With its scenic riverside walks, attractive green spaces and vibrant town centre, St Ives provides an exceptional setting for retirement living.

This site is currently awaiting planning permission. Register your details with us today and receive updates for this retirement development, coming soon!

Development highlights

24 hour Careline support system
Energy efficient and economical heating
Secure camera entry system
Fitted kitchen with built in appliances
Guest Suite for friends and family
Town centre location
Landscaped garden with seating areas
Communal Lounge with Coffee Bar and WIFI
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
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

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.

A market town on the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, St Ives blends historic character with everyday convenience. Independent boutiques, cafés, and a long-standing market sit at its centre, with riverside walks and green space close by, making it a welcoming place in which to enjoy retirement.

Beyond the town, the banks of the Great Ouse offer level riverside walks and nearby nature reserves, with quiet Cambridgeshire villages to explore. The guided busway and good roads reach Cambridge, Huntingdon, and Peterborough with ease, making wider days out straightforward.

Local highlights

St Ives' medieval stone bridge spans the Great Ouse and carries a rare bridge chapel at its centre, one of only a handful left in the country. The riverside at The Waits nearby offers level walking, benches, and a signature view of the town's historic waterfront.

St Ives Market has been part of town life for generations, filling Market Hill and the surrounding streets with stalls of produce, goods, and local wares. A monthly farmers' market adds to the choice, making for easy, sociable browsing in the heart of the town.

Holt Island Nature Reserve, beside the town centre, is a small, peaceful haven reached by a circular boardwalk through wet woodland and old willow beds. Frequent benches and picnic tables let you rest as you go, with birdsong and river views making a gentle, restful visit.

The Norris Museum, on the riverside in the town centre, tells the story of Huntingdonshire through displays spanning fossils, archaeology, and local life. Free to enter and set beside the Great Ouse, it makes an easy, interesting visit that can be combined with a riverside stroll.

Register your interest

Speak to our team 01425 462104

Download the St Ives Apartments brochure

What our Residents say

Don't just take it from us

“I have lived in Totnes for 17 years,so it was ideal when Churchill started to build Elmhirst Lodge. The position is ideal, right in the middle of town with everything close at hand. I just really feel at home in my new apartment, the energy is good and I have a balcony overlooking the gardens which is great for sitting in the sun!”

“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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