McCarthy Stone
Saxon Gardens
Retirement living in Oakham, Rutland
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Saxon Gardens, operated by McCarthy Stone, is a retirement living development in Oakham, Rutland, comprising 29 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom apartments designed for people over 70. The development is available to buy or rent, with rental apartments starting from £1,795 per month. All properties include intruder alarms and smoke detectors.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 550 m away
- Fire station about 300 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 ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £896 |
| 2025 | £860 |
Local health safety net
Saxon Gardens is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 17.2 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 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 Saxon Gardens.
≈ £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 Oakham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rutland U3a
The Advancement of Education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Age Concern Uppingham and District
FUND RAISINGPROVIDING OUTINGS FOR THE ALDERLYProviding a Xmas Party
Part of McCarthy Stone
Saxon Gardens 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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