McCarthy Stone Resales

Portman Court

Retirement living in Uckfield, East Sussex

Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales

For sale
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressTN22 1FD

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About

Portman Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, available for purchase. The development features an on-site restaurant where residents and visitors can dine together. Guided tours are offered to those considering the property, providing an opportunity to meet staff and explore the community.

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Princess Royal Hospital8.4 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Ambulance station about 800 m away
  • Fire station about 400 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 SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what East Sussex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£893
2025£929

Local health safety net

Portman Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE MEADS SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Princess Royal Hospital · 8.3 mi
Nearest GP
THE MEADS SURGERY · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale

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 Portman Court.

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 Uckfield

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

Charity

The Luxford Centre

The Charity operates a centre open Mon-Fri day time for the over 55s and retired in Uckfield and the surrounding areas including the organisation of various leisure and sporting activities,…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180260)
Charity

Engage

Engage, a rural charity in Wealden, provides socialisation opportunities for older vulnerable people at the TN22 club and dementia activities and carers' respite at the TN22 Plus club. Engage…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175761)
Charity

Community Transport Sussex

Community Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165527)
Charity

The Good Company People

The Good Company People carries out its purposes by providing relief to (a) people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation and/or experiencing cognitive changes, living with dementia…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202836)
Charity

Age Concern East Sussex

Services to people in later life and influencing/representation to improve the quality of later life. Services include information and advice, community clubs, post-hospital discharge support,…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139470)
Charity

Rotherfield St Martin

RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168555)

Part of McCarthy Stone Resales

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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