McCarthy Stone

Eastry Place

Retirement living in Whitstable, Kent

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressCT1 3AT

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About

Eastry Place is a retirement living development in Canterbury, Kent, operated by McCarthy Stone. The properties are available to buy and to rent, with rentals starting from £2,180 per month. The development features design elements tailored to retirement living, intended to support independent daily life as people age.

The development includes shared spaces and hosts regular social events for residents, fostering a connected community environment. Service charges apply in addition to rental costs.

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)11.9 miles
Pub or bar350 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 550 m away

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

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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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

Eastry Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW DOVER ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) · 11.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NEW DOVER ROAD SURGERY · 0.1 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 Eastry Place.

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 Whitstable

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

Charity

Carers' Support East Kent

We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1136904)
Charity

Keep Talking Services

The provision of telephone befriending to sufferers of loneliness and or ill health.

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1200275)
Charity

Age Concern (Herne Bay)

DAY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE/LAUNDRY/BATHING/VISITING SERVICE/INFORMATION & ADVICE/HOME HELP SERVICE/TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE/ACTIVITIES/CARER SUPPORT SERVICE/hot meals delivery/Personal…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1047605)
Charity

Age UK Canterbury

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1094385)
Charity

Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne

The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1152234)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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