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  • Retirement Living PLUS

Over 70s retirement property for sale and Shared Ownership in Dover, Kent

Call 0800 201 4811 now or sign up for updates to find out more about these superb new retirement homes in Dover, Kent.

If you want to join a vibrant retirement community and enjoy fun, laughter and friendship then look no further than Elkington House in Dover.  Every month is packed full activities so you can do as much as or as little as you want to.

If you’re looking for retirement properties for sale in Dover, then this lovely new Retirement Living PLUS development is perfect for you. Elkington House will offer 74 beautiful one and two bedroom retirement apartments for sale - or for rent – exclusive to the over 70s. This retirement development is close to the thriving city centre and just one mile from Dover Beach with excellent transport links and easy access to the stunning Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, the iconic White Cliffs and to France and Europe across the channel. Is it time to make your dream of coastal living a reality?

Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS

In these delightfully hassle-free and high-spec Retirement Living PLUS apartments, we’ll help you take care of the little things –as well as the bigger chores - so you can focus on doing what you love. You’d find all the benefits of a Retirement Living development but with thoughtful extra services that are there for you now, and in the future. This includes a friendly Manager onsite at all times and a chef run bistro, for when you don’t feel like cooking – or just fancy a barista-style coffee with a friend. An hour’s domestic support every week is included – more if you want it, plus the option of tailored personal care on tap should you need it. Pets are welcome too! 

Low maintenance and sociable

This Retirement Living development in Dover is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a luxurious lounge with free Wi-Fi and a large, landscaped garden at the back - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There will also be a hotel-style guest suite as a convenient alternative to your spare room when people come to stay. The communal facilities at our developments become social hubs – a hive of informal gatherings and regular clubs, events and meet-ups to suit all sorts of interests. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.

Safe and secure

All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics and Modern Methods of Construction to ensure they are a joy to live in. As well as being well-insulated, warm and energy-efficient, they have the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and door camera entry, so you can see who it is before answering the door, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times.

Key development information

Elkington House

View on map Charlton Green, Dover, Kent, CT16 1AP View on map

0800 201 4811


Shared ownership 50% example share/50% rent. If 75% is purchased then there is zero rent to pay

  • 1 bed from £114,500/£263 pcm
  • 2 beds from £147,500/£339 pcm

Purchase

  • 1 bed from £251,700
  • 2 beds from £328,200

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Development highlights

  • Located in the historic town of Dover
  • On-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch 365 days a year
  • Secluded communal garden area
  • Just 0.7 miles to Dover Priory train station
  • Selected apartments feature balconies with views over Dover Castle
  • Guest Suite for visitors to spend the night
  • Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
  • Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community

Key Features Key Features for Elkington House

  • Guest suite
  • Bistro
  • By the sea
  • Balconies
  • Pets allowed
  • Estates Manager
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Communal lounge
  • 24 hour staffing
  • Car parking
  • Camera entry system

Useful documents

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Garden

Your local amenities at Elkington House Elkington House

Charlton Green, Dover, Kent, CT16 1AP

  1. Morrisons 0.1 miles
  2. Pharmacy 0.2 miles
  3. Cafe 0.2 miles
  4. Bus stop 0.3 miles

Located on Charlton Green, this development has everything you need within the immediate area.

You’ll find a Morrisons supermarket 0.1 miles away, as well as an Asda 0.2 miles from the development. You will also find a pharmacy and a choice of cafés 0.2 miles away.

Further afield, Dover Priory Station is 0.6 miles away, while the shops, cafés and ports at Dover Marina are 1.2 miles from the development.

Getting to Location

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View overlooking the sea and the white cliffs of Dover.

Retirement living in Dover

Dover in Kent has a special significance in the British psyche. Iconic White Cliffs, a dramatic castle, military museums, beaches and day trips to France - there’s a lot to love about this emblematic Kent town.

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Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only. Images may include upgrades and optional extras which may be available for you to purchase at an additional cost. Please click here for further explanations. Floor plans and pricing are accurate at time of publication. Floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are subject to change. Prices may fluctuate depending on market conditions and availability.