McCarthy Stone
Squadron House
Retirement living in Kesgrave, Suffolk
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Squadron House is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone, located in Kesgrave, East Suffolk. The development offers apartments available to both buy and rent, with rental properties from a guide price of £327 per calendar month.
The development provides independent retirement living for older people seeking their own home within a community 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
Local health safety net
Squadron House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MARTLESHAM SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
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 Squadron House.
≈ £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 Kesgrave
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben
We contribute to National; International and local charities in the community .Our largest local donation was to contribute to purchase a wheelchair for a local teenager and award Dictionary 4Life…
Ip3 Good Neighbours
SUPPORTING IP3 RESIDENTS with shopping/collecting prescriptions/transport/a befriending service to lonely/vulnerable in person or by telephone, weekly Pop Up Shop, signpost for debt/employment…
Music in Our Bones
Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS,…
Suffolk Family Carers
The promotion of benefits to persons involved in caring for others
Framlingham Tennis Tournament
For over 100 years the FTT have planned, managed and operated the second oldest annual tennis tournament in the UK, sanctioned by the LTA. It is open to all UK tennis players and organised with…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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