Osbourne Lodge, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QA

**ONE BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH LARGE BALCONY** **SOUTH FACING** Situated in a fantastic position in the development is this delightful one-bedroom apartment which benefits from a large south facing balcony.

The property is conveniently located near the stairs and is presented in good order throughout. The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture.

A French door opens to the owner's private balcony and dual aspect windows provide lots of natural light.

The Kitchen is accessed via the Living Room and 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, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Windows provide light and ventilation.

The Bedroom is a good-sized double with a built-in mirrored wardrobe plus additional fitted furniture. A large window keeps this room bright and airy.

The modernised Shower Room offers a walk-in shower, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a heated towel rail.

Perfectly complimenting this wonderful apartment is a useful storage cupboard located in the hallway. This apartment simply must be viewed!

Osbourne Lodge is Churchill Living’s First Premier Collection Lodge of 54 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Bournemouth, named after Fanny Vandergrift Osbourne, wife of the novelist Robert Louis Stevenson.

Bournemouth is renowned for its 7 miles of Blue-Flag award winning beaches with stunning views if the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks.

Bournemouth Town Centre has an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops with the new BH2 centre on the edge of the town’s beautiful Victorian lower gardens.

The Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion Theatre offer a range of entertainment from large music concerts to opera and ballet performances.

During the summer, Bournemouth Pier is a great place to watch the weekly fireworks and the beach front plays host to the yearly Air Festival.

The lodge is in the perfect location with the town centre, sea front and Westbourne all within 5 minutes. The Lodge is in the perfect place for transport with a bus stop right outside.

Bournemouth train station has direct links to London Waterloo and Manchester and Bournemouth International Airport is less than 8 miles away.

For journeys by road, the Wessex Way just a few hundred yards away and leads onto the Motorway network.

The Lodge Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners 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.

There is a private owners’ car park to the front of the lodge, automatic front doors into the large Owner's Lounge and a fully equipped laundry room.

Osbourne 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.

Osbourne 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.

Osbourne 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 31st May 2027): £2,429.89 per annum.

Ground rent: £845.55 per annum. To be reviewed in November 2032. Council Tax: Band C 125 year Lease commencing 2011 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, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.