Churchill Living

Hythe Kent

Retirement living in Hythe, Kent

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
AddressCT21 5AL

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About

Hythe Kent is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living. The development is situated in Hythe, positioned between Folkestone and Ashford, close to the town's historic seafront promenade, Royal Military Canal and town centre amenities.

Properties at Hythe Kent are available both to buy and to rent. The scheme is subject to planning consent.

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)8.8 miles
Pub or bar50 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 700 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

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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

Hythe Kent is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) · 8.7 mi
Nearest GP
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE · 0.2 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 Hythe Kent.

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 Hythe

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

Charity

Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford

Age UK Hythe & Lyminge encourage and enable independence and wellbeing in later life. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life and reduce financial hardship,…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125274)
Charity

'tynwald' Residential Home for the Elderly, Hythe

Provides accommodation and care for the elderly

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (212297)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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