McCarthy Stone

Shepheard's House

Retirement living in Chislehurst, Bromley

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressBR7 5FT

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About

Shepheard's House is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone in an affluent suburban area south-east of London. The development is set on one of the town's main roads and surrounded by green parkland. One and two-bedroom apartments are available to buy or rent, and residents must be over 70.

Rental prices start from £2,750 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and from £3,700 per month for a two-bedroom. Further details about available properties and rental or purchase options are available by contacting McCarthy Stone directly.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.9 miles
A&E: Princess Royal University Hospital3.1 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road

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 CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bromley pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£985
2025£1,062

Local health safety net

Shepheard's House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal University Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE CHISLEHURST PARTNERSHIP, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Princess Royal University Hospital · 3.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
THE CHISLEHURST PARTNERSHIP · 0.9 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 Shepheard's House.

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 Chislehurst

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

Charity

Age Concern Bromley

Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060861)
Charity

Age Concern Orpington & District

Age Concern Orpington is a charity to offer day care and support to the elderly and physically and mentally frail in the Orpington area.

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148958)
Charity

The Cottage Community

The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180662)
Charity

Deptford Action Group for the Elderly

The purpose of DAGE is to combat social isolation for pensioners of Lewisham and Greenwich by the provision of a pop-in facility for social contact, an advice and information service providing…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (269672)
Charity

Biggin Hill Community Care Association

Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056336)
Charity

Link Age Southwark

Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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