Churchill Living

Dutton Lodge

Retirement living in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodWell ServedPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressCA11 8HT

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About

Dutton Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living. The development offers both purchase and rental options for those seeking retirement living accommodation.

Further details about specific locations, apartment types, facilities and pricing are available on request from Churchill Living.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
Hospital18.3 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 500 m away
  • Fire station about 900 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Westmorland and Furness pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£975
2025£1,039

Local health safety net

Dutton Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Cumberland Infirmary, 18.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Cumberland Infirmary · 18.3 mi
Nearest GP
BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP · 0.4 mi

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

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

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 Dutton Lodge.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/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 Penrith

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

Charity

Carer Support Eden

The charity assists carers by providing information, support, practical help, advice, assessments, services and advocacy.

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1101719)

Part of Churchill Living

Dutton Lodge is one of 120 properties run by Churchill Living on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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