McCarthy Stone

Weavers House

Retirement living in Tenterden, Kent

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressTN18 4FH
Guide price£299,000

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About

Weavers House is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, located on Highgate Hill in Hawkhurst, Kent. The development offers 51 and 81 square metre apartments available to buy from £299,000 for a one-bedroom property, or to rent from £2,225 per month. The site features a south-facing communal garden with room for landscaping, suited to those seeking to downsize while retaining outdoor space.

The apartments incorporate thoughtful design throughout to support independent living and ease of use as people age. Residents have the choice between purchasing or renting, depending on their preference and circumstances.

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury11.3 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road
  • 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,063
2025£1,187

Local health safety net

Weavers House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 11.2 miles away. The local GP practice is WEALD VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE - HAWKHURST, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury · 11.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WEALD VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE - HAWKHURST · 0.1 mi

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

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent
Guide price£299,000

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 Weavers House.

Purchase price£299,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£299,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £29,900
Amount returned on sale£269,100
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£89,900

≈ £8,990/year · £173/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 Tenterden

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

Charity

Tenterden Social Hub and Dementia Centre Limited

Tenterden Day Centre helps elderly, disabled and dementia sufferers to overcome difficulties giving them an opportunity to take part in as many varied activities as possible. Core activities…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122971)
Charity

Age Concern Cranbrook and District

Seeks to enhance quality of life for the elderly. all funds raised are applied for the benefit of the local community.

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1014867)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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