McCarthy Stone
Gentian Place
Retirement living in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Gentian Place is a retirement living development in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. The scheme offers new apartments available to buy or rent. Purchase options start from £220,000 for a one-bedroom property, with larger units available from £300,000. Those preferring to rent can do so from £2,720 per month.
The development comprises 48 apartments across a range of sizes to suit different needs and budgets.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,136 |
| 2025 | £1,188 |
Local health safety net
Gentian Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stoke Mandeville Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKFIELD SURGERY, 0.4 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 Gentian Place.
≈ £8,200/year · £158/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 Aylesbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers Trust Bucks and Milton Keynes
Supports carers throughout Buckinghamshire through support groups, telephone advice, information and training and disbursement of bursary grants. The Charity also runs specialist support groups…
Aylesbury Multicultural Community Centre
Our organisation is committed to supporting individuals and communities who experience racial inequality by creating inclusive, culturally aware, and accessible services that address the barriers…
Space (Aylesbury)
Space (Aylesbury) aims to promote and protect good physical and mental health of the people of Buckinghamshire who are experiencing relationship breakdowns, loneliness, bereavement, homelessness,…
Age Concern Buckinghamshire
Age UK Buckinghamshire is dedicated to helping, supporting and improving the lives of older people in need across the whole county of Buckinghamshire.
Aylesbury Vale u3a
Aylesbury Vale U3A is a body of people who undertake to learn and to help others to learn. It's objectives are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and…
Bernwode Community Bus
1. To service the people of Aylesbury Vale and surrounding villages to provide a communitybus service which satisfies a variety of aims and assists with the elderly, sports clubs and isolated…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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