Image: Audley Chalfont Dene, Buckinghamshire

Have you visited Audley yet?

Image: Audley Chalfont Dene, Buckinghamshire

Property & Design

13 May 2025

Here at Mayfield, we love all things Mayfield (obviously). From our chic style and vibrant community, to our modern menu and our eclectic array of events and activities happening here every day.

An Audley village looks and feels a little different to Mayfield Watford. An Audley village is typically centred around a restored historic building, with extensive landscaped groups, and a more refined traditional decor. But the proposition is the same - each village offers spacious, beautiful properties for sale (and some for rent actually!), comprehensive amenities - including a pool, gym, treatment rooms, bar and bistro - regular events and activities. And a lovely community of like-minded neighbours. A monthly management charge and deferred management charge apply to all properties, just like they do here at Mayfield Watford.

Have you visited an Audley village yet?

If you haven't yet visited, there's probably an Audley village close to you. We recommend you pay your nearest village a visit, even if it's just for coffee and a nosy around.

Find a village near you

A large white neoclassical building with columns at the entrance, a central fountain, and landscaped gardens under a partly cloudy sky.

A white building entrance with four columns, large windows, double doors, lantern lights, and four tall planters with round shrubs.

A large, historic stone building with multiple levels, terraces, and manicured gardens, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Large Tudor-style mansion with white walls and dark timber framing, viewed through ornate wrought iron gates on a cobblestone driveway under a clear sky.

Large stone mansion with multiple gables, arched windows, and a central tower, surrounded by trees and a patio area with tables and umbrellas.

Modern three-story building with large windows and balconies, outdoor seating with tables and umbrellas, and landscaped pathways leading to the entrance.

Modern four-story building with glass balconies, landscaped entrance, and a small food truck with a serving counter and menu sign parked near the entrance.

A grand, historic building with ornate stone architecture, large windows, and pointed towers, surrounded by potted plants and lampposts.

A modern Tudor-style house with white walls, red brick accents, and gabled roofs, surrounded by a landscaped garden and paved driveway under a blue sky.

A wide driveway leads to a modern, white three-story building with columns, flanked by symmetrical single-story structures, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Large white three-story building with tall columns and many windows, surrounded by green lawn and trees, with a few patio umbrellas visible on the terrace.

A large hotel complex with stone and white buildings, outdoor terraces with umbrellas, and landscaped gardens set against a wooded hillside.

Modern residential buildings with red roofs and brick facades line a clean walkway under a partly cloudy sky, with landscaped areas and signage visible in the foreground.

Large, light-colored mansion with multiple stories and classical architectural details, surrounded by a lawn, trees, and a curved gravel driveway.

A large stone building with an outdoor terrace sits atop a grassy hill, surrounded by trees and under a partly cloudy sky.

A paved street lined with modern red-brick apartment buildings and balconies, with bare trees and cloudy sky in the background.

A large, ornate red-brick building with arched windows, decorative stonework, and towers, viewed from above on a clear day.

A paved driveway runs between a large white building on the left and a lawn with a round fountain and small house on the right, under a clear blue sky.

A lounge with a stone fireplace, blue sofa, decorative lamps, small tables, wooden paneling, and a bar area in the background.

A red-walled library with bookshelves, a large portrait, assorted armchairs, a red sofa, decorative vases, and a chandelier, creating a cozy and eclectic reading space.

Modern gym with cardio machines, weight benches, free weights, and a large mirror. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light and outdoor views.

Indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by potted plants, striped lounge chairs, and modern wall decor under recessed ceiling lights.

A modern restaurant dining room with large windows, elegant tables set with glassware, yellow and gray chairs, pendant lights, and floral centerpieces.

A circular bar with red velvet stools is set in a grand room with stone walls, arched windows, and ornate architectural details. Bottles line the shelves around the bar.

Elegant restaurant interior with patterned chairs, round tables, large skylights, chandeliers, a wine display, and classical decor including a portrait on the wall.

Indoor swimming pool with large windows, lounge chairs, and natural light reflecting off the water in a modern, clean setting.

Elegant room with wooden paneling, chandeliers, blue upholstered chairs, and small tables, featuring large windows with drapes and a decorative fireplace.

A traditional library room with orange walls, built-in bookshelves, leather chairs, a fireplace, a large portrait, mirrors, and a patterned ottoman on a striped rug.

Two beige salon chairs face a white counter with mirrors, set against a bright red floral wallpapered wall in a modern, well-lit room.

Indoor swimming pool with turquoise tiles, wicker chairs, and arched windows letting in natural light; calm and neatly arranged space.

A modern dining area with wooden floors, green and yellow chairs, a long black table, and open shelves displaying decorative plates and vases.

Empty home theater with green upholstered seats facing a large screen displaying a movie scene; walls are beige with recessed lighting on the ceiling.

A spacious, elegant library room with tall bookshelves, a long wooden table surrounded by blue chairs, armchairs, chandeliers, and large framed portraits on the walls.

Indoor swimming pool with turquoise tiles, large windows, a potted plant, and three decorative statues on stands against a patterned wall.

Elegant dining room with dark blue paneled walls, patterned chairs, glass tables set with dishes, large chandeliers, and a framed painting above. Large windows provide natural light.

A hallway features a glass door leading to a steam room and an open door to a wooden sauna, with signs labeling each. A clock and potted plant are on the left.

A living room with green built-in bookshelves, a yellow sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table with flowers, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

Indoor swimming pool with adjacent hot tub, modern lounge chairs with blue and white pillows, decorative plants, and neutral-toned walls illuminated by recessed lighting.

A grand foyer with a checkered marble floor, green paneled walls, a red tufted sofa, two console tables, vases, framed portraits, and a wooden staircase with white balusters.

Modern gym with wooden flooring, mirrors on one wall, and various cardio equipment including treadmills, exercise bikes, and a rowing machine.

Indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and decorative wall art, featuring modern lighting and a large wall clock.

Indoor swimming pool with wooden deck, modern lighting, and wall art accents; metal handrail leads into clear blue water.

Modern gym with wooden flooring, featuring cardio machines, a row of dumbbells, weight benches, and other fitness equipment arranged neatly along the wall.

Two upholstered chairs and a chessboard table are positioned by a window overlooking an indoor swimming pool, with lamps on both sides.

In 1983 our present day Chief Executive, Nick Sanderson founded a company called Beaumont which, over time, developed the conventional care home concept into something completely different: the UK's very first luxury retirement villages. The first Audley village, Audley Willicombe Park, was built in Royal Tunbridge Wells over 25 years ago. Over the years, Audley has become renowned for the sensitive development and restoration of neglected heritage buildings and has won a number of Conservation Awards as a result.

Today, Audley Group operates two successful and well-respected property brands in the UK, Audley Villages and Mayfield Villages.

An Audley village is grand and inviting. Think heritage buildings set in expansive grounds in a tranquil location. It exudes opulence and classic charm. A Mayfield village is warm and welcoming, home to a vibrant community in a modern, stylish set of apartments, often in a town centre location. Think contemporary urban living. Both ARCO-regulated integrated retirement communities offering retirement living options tailored to different preferences and budgets.

When you buy a property at a Mayfield or Audley village, you’ll own your home in one of our beautifully maintained and secure villages, giving you the freedom to enjoy life just as you always have, pets included. Best of all, we take care of the gardening and property upkeep, so you can relax and make the most of your time.

Each property - whether a house, cottage, or apartment - is sold with a lease of up to 250 years (depending on the village). It’s your asset to keep, and you’re free to sell it on the open market whenever you choose, allowing you to retain the value of home ownership and long-term investment.

If you're considering renting a retirement property, take a look at Audley Nightingale Place in Clapham and Audley Cooper's Hill in Surrey.