McCarthy Stone
Elkington House
Retirement living in Dover, Kent
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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).
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About
Elkington House is a retirement development in Dover, Kent, operated by McCarthy Stone. Its apartments are available to buy and to rent. One-bedroom apartments have a guide purchase price from £215,000, and a larger apartment of 82.08 square metres is listed to buy from £320,000. One-bedroom apartments are listed to rent from £2,470 per month.
The development's own description presents Elkington House as a set of new retirement homes in Dover. Its single apartment is listed alongside these price points, so prospective residents can compare the buying and renting options.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
Local health safety net
Elkington House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 17 miles away. The local GP practice is HIGH STREET SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
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 Elkington House.
≈ £8,150/year · £157/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 Dover
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Dover Limited
Provision of welfare and day centre facilities, information and advice for elderly and needy people in Dover and surrounding areas.
Age UK South Kent Coast
Age UK South Kent Coast promotes the following purposes for the benefit of the public/and or older people in and around East Kent-preventing or relieving the poverty of older people with…
Age Concern Sandwich Centre for the Retired
Provision of Transport to enable clients to visit our "pop in" centre - provision of snacks, meals, bathing,choropody and Advocacy Services
Part of McCarthy Stone
Elkington House is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone 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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