Churchill Living
Pearce Lodge
Retirement living in Sawston, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Churchill Living
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About
Pearce Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living in Great Shelford, a village with direct train connections to London and Cambridge. The development offers apartments available to both buy and rent.
Great Shelford provides walkable access to local amenities including independent shops, cafes and restaurants within a short distance. The location combines village living with easy transport links to major centres, allowing residents to remain connected while enjoying a quieter residential setting.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £871 |
| 2025 | £918 |
Local health safety net
Pearce Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN EDITH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.2 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 Pearce Lodge.
≈ £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 Sawston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Cambridge Dial A Ride Limited
Cambridge Dial a Ride operates a door to door minibus service for the elderly and disabled residents of Cambridge. It caters for individual members and group hire activities.
Cambridge Victoria Homes
The cambridge victoria homes provide subsidised accommodation, associated facilities and financial support for the elderly and infirm over 60 years of age; in particular but not exclusively to…
Cope (Cambridgeshire Older People's Enterprise)
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially disadvantaged community of older people within Cambridgeshire (the area of benefit) in such a way that they are better able to…
U3a Saffron Walden
Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport…
Part of Churchill Living
Pearce 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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