17 Ballard Lodge, 11, Laleham Road, Shepperton, TW17 8BF

This beautifully presented apartment within this prestigious retirement development is situated on the second floor close to the lift and enjoys a far-reaching westerly view over the communal gardens and village.

This beautifully presented apartment within this prestigious retirement development is situated on the second floor close to the lift and enjoys a far-reaching westerly view over the communal gardens and village.

The generously proportioned accommodation has a wonderful light and airy feel, which is immediately evident from the moment you step into the spacious entrance hall.

The sunny living room has a Juliet balcony and an ornamental fireplace to give the room a focal point.

There is also ample room for a dining table and side board and to one side is a built-in storage cupboard.

A glazed door opens into the kitchen that has been attractively fitted and incorporates an integrated halogen hob, cooker hood, oven, refrigerator and freezer.

There are two generously sized double bedrooms, the main having built-in wardrobes.

Adjacent is a well-appointed shower room and off the hall are a further guest cloakroom and a useful deep storage cupboard.

Included within the service charge for each apartment is central heating, water rates, self-service laundry with washing machines and tumble dryers.

The residents also benefit from the services of the Lodge Manager, who is on hand 5 days a week up to 1pm to help with those day to day questions and arranges regular social events; a furnished residents lounge with adjoining refreshment kitchen; 24 hour monitored Careline system; video entry phone; a guest suite for visitors; well-tended communal gardens with a large west facing patio.

There is undercover parking for mobility scooters with charging points and a residents car park.

Ballard Lodge is ideally situated at the top of Shepperton High Street, moments from the traditional array of independent shops and two supermarkets.

The mainline rail station (London Waterloo 53 minutes) and bus routes to surrounding major towns and villages are within a few minutes walk.

The River Thames and picturesque Church Square in Old Shepperton? With its fine Norman church and reputable selection of public house and restaurants are within a 0.6 mile stroll.

For the motorist, junction 1 of the M3 and the start of the A316 are within 3 miles drive and junction 11 of the M25 is approximately 3.8 miles.