Barnes Lodge, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FH

**TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH PATIO** **SOUTH FACING** Situated in the fantastic development of Barnes Lodge is this delightful two bedroom ground floor apartment.

The property provides spacious accommodation and is conveniently located on the same level as the owners lounge, wellbeing suite and entrance.

The Living Room is generous in size offering ample space for living and dining room furniture and benefitting from a feature electric fire with attractive surround.

A French door opens to a South facing, private patio with garden views. The kitchen offers a range of modern eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks.

There is a built in waist height oven, 4 ring electric hob, washing machine, fridge and freezer. A window provides light and ventilation.

Bedroom one is a very generous double room with two built in mirrored wardrobes. There is ample space for additional bedroom furniture and a window provides natural light.

An En-suite offers a shower cubicle with handrail, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a heated towel rail. Bedroom two is another good sized double.

This room could also be used as a separate dining room, study or hobby room.

The bathroom offers a full sized bath tub with overhead shower and a handrail, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a heated towel rail.

Perfectly complimenting this wonderful apartment are three useful storage cupboards located in the hallway. This apartment simply must be viewed!

Barnes Lodge is a delightful development of 40 one and two bedroom apartments located in the historic town of Dorchester.

The nearby bustling high street is home to a number of specialist shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and high street chains with a Sainsbury’s close by.

The Dorset County Hospital is a short walk away with a number of pharmacies available on the high street.

Barnes Lodge is ideally located with access to regular bus routes, a short walk to Dorchester West and South train stations offering services to Weymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Gloucester and London Waterloo.

The Lodge manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging 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 of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country.

Prices are available from the Lodge Manager. There is also a Wellbeing Suite for use by the owners.

Barnes 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.

A 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.

Barnes 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.

Barnes Lodge requires at least one apartment Owner to be over the age of 60 with any second Owner over the age of 55. Service Charge (Year ending 31st May 2026): £5,291.98 per annum.

Ground Rent: £708.30 per annum. To be reviewed April 2028. Council Tax Band E 125 year Lease commencing May 2014 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, air source heating for the apartment and communal areas, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, communal utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.