Flat 40, Churchill Lodge, 234 Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, BH14 8HA

Generously proportioned, this first-floor apartment is situated within the highly regarded Churchill Lodge development right in the heart of Lilliput Village.

With small supermarkets, hairdressers and an award-winning bakery just moments away and the stunning Sandbanks beach within easy reach by bus or car, the location couldn’t be more convenient.

This two double bedroom retirement home is offered with no forward chain, easily accessible via either lift or stairs and enjoys all the benefits of Churchill Lodge’s welcoming community including an on-site Lodge Manager who is available Monday to Friday, with a 24-hour careline system in place for peace of mind outside of these hours.

Stepping inside, the sense of space is immediately apparent.

The hallway provides access to two useful storage cupboards and leads to a bright and airy living/dining room offering well-defined areas for relaxing and dining, enhanced by two large windows that flood the room with natural light.

The modern kitchen provides a good range of storage cupboards and comes fitted with integrated appliances including an oven, electric hob, under-counter fridge and freezer plus a dishwasher.

Both bedrooms are generously sized doubles. The principal bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, while the second bedroom also features built-in storage.

The bathroom is fitted with a large shower cubicle, wash hand basin with vanity storage, WC and heated towel rail.

At the rear of the building, you’ll find beautifully maintained communal gardens, offering the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air.

The Lodge facilities include residents parking, a large owner’s lounge, where a range of events and activities are held regularly, with an adjoining kitchen and a double guest room complete with ensuite facilities, which is available to book for visiting guests of the residents.

Service charge: Approx £3709 per annum - to include all water charges, building insurance, external window cleaning, garden and building maintenance.

Ground rent: Approx £725.32 per annum (tbc) Leasehold – 125 years from 2007 Council Tax Band: D Churchill Lodge enjoys a prime location in Lilliput Village and near the recreational facilities of Whitecliff Harbourside Park, with direct links to Poole Park.

The villages of Ashley Cross, Penn Hill and Canford Cliffs, with their wide range of amenities, are only a short drive away.

Lilliput village is located approximately one mile from the award-winning beaches at Sandbanks and is home to Salterns Marina, with a variety of shops including a Tesco Express, award-winning Mark Bennett patisserie, Thai restaurant and take away, hairdressers, surf and bike shops.

There is also a doctors’ surgery and chemist. The Sandbanks Peninsula offers the chain ferry to Studland as well as miles of National Heritage Coastline and the Purbeck hills.

Transport communications are excellent with bus routes to both Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas, as well as the mainline railway station at Parkstone and Poole providing services to Southampton and London.

The area offers many sporting facilities including the prestigious Parkstone Golf Club close by.