McCarthy Stone

Aylesford

Retirement living in Aylesford, Kent

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressME20 7FW
Guide price£302,000

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About

McCarthy Stone operates Aylesford, a retirement living development in Kent where properties are available to buy or rent. The location sits within a mile of the local railway station, offering convenient access to the surrounding countryside, Maidstone and London connections. Apartments are priced from £302,000 for a one-bedroom purchase, with rentals available from £2,225 per month.

The development is designed with practical features suited to retirement living. Residents benefit from communal spaces and a community of neighbours, with social events arranged regularly to encourage connection and activity among residents.

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Maidstone Hospital1.4 miles
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,063
2025£1,187

Local health safety net

Aylesford is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is AYLESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Maidstone Hospital · 1.4 mi
Nearest GP
AYLESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent
Guide price£302,000

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Aylesford.

Purchase price£302,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£302,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £30,200
Amount returned on sale£271,800
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£90,200

≈ £9,020/year · £173/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Aylesford

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge

We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062723)
Charity

Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)

WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)
Charity

Age UK Kent Rivers

Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Charity

Medway University of the Third Age

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137600)
Charity

Dementia Concern

The charity provides weekend day care, care and respite in the home, support, advice and information, assessment and client representation for carers and people with dementia. It also provides…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1014834)

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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