The Sanders

Rental retirement living with clubhouse, lakes and Thorpe parkland

The Sandars is one of the most comprehensive later-living communities in this final batch, designed exclusively for people aged 55 and over and operated by Eden Retirement Living. Unlike many traditional retirement developments, it focuses on renting a future-proof home within a stylish, sociable and highly serviced environment. The development sits within 27 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens, giving residents access to an unusually generous natural setting.

The Clubhouse, located in Cullingham House, forms the heart of the community. Facilities include a swimming pool, gym, lounge, hair and beauty salon, private events and dining room, multipurpose room for yoga, arts and crafts, steam room, sauna, social events, classes, clubs, minibus and concierge service operating seven days a week from 2027. This extensive lifestyle offer makes The Sandars markedly different from a standard retirement apartment scheme.

The Sandars is set in Thorpe, within the Runnymede Green Belt and partly within the Thorpe Conservation Area. The location places residents close to Thorpe Village, Egham, Staines-upon-Thames, Thorpe Park and the River Thames. The surrounding area offers a balance of village character, open countryside and access to larger nearby towns.

Egham provides rail services to London Waterloo, while Staines-upon-Thames offers extensive shopping at Elmsleigh Shopping Centre and Two Rivers, alongside riverside walks and restaurants. Virginia Water, Windsor Great Park and Runnymede Meadows provide further outdoor destinations, and the M25 and M3 offer strong road links across Surrey, Berkshire and West London.

For those seeking retirement rental property near Egham and Staines, The Sandars offers a distinctive combination of parkland, lakes, clubhouse facilities, wellness spaces and organised activities within a purpose-designed later-living community.