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**ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT** Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this lovely one bedroom first floor apartment overlooking the communal gardens.
The property is presented in good decorative order and conveniently located for the lift and stairs.
The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture and has a feature electric fireplace with attractive surround.
The Kitchen is accessed via the Living Room and offers a range of eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks.
There is a built-in waist height oven, 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood over, a fridge, a frost-free freezer and washer/dryer. A window allows for light and ventilation.
The Bedroom is a generous double room with a useful built in mirrored wardrobe and plenty of space for additional bedroom furniture if required.
The Shower Room offers a large shower cubicle with handrail, heated towel rail, a WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath.
Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment is a useful storage cupboard located in the hallway. Call us today to book your viewing!
**Photos were taken before the current tenant moved in** Eliot Lodge in Ashbourne is a Churchill Development with 38 one and two bedroom apartments.
The Lodge is named in memory of George Eliot, the pen name for Mary Ann Evans an English Novelist.
Eliot Lodge is ideally located within easy reach of local amenities and the nearby Ashbourne town centre.
Ashbourne is a thriving market town nestled in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, the closest town to the popular area of Dovedale and located on the southern edge of the Peak District.
Ashbourne’s cobbled streets and alleys are filled with a variety of antique furniture shops, art galleries, a library and a modern leisure centre.
A traditional outdoor market is held every Thursday and Saturday.
Directly behind Eliot Lodge you will find a Sainsbury’s close together with a doctors’ surgery, opticians, dentists, a pharmacy and a medical centre.
Eliot Lodge’s manager is on hand during the day to support the residents and keep the development in perfect shape.
They arrange many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons. A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in.
In addition, you are entitled to use the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager.
Eliot Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront.
The apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team.
Careline integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.
Eliot Lodge is managed by the award winning Churchill Estates Management, working closely with Churchill Living and Churchill Sales & Lettings to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner.
Eliot Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55. Service charge (Year Ending 30th November 2026): £3,304.27 per annum.
Ground rent £575 per annum. To be reviewed in June 2026. 999 year Lease from 2019 Council Tax Band B Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management.
Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, Air Source heating, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Lodge Manager and a contribution towards the contingency fund.
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