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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BH14 8HA
For saleReduced £18.5k (−6.4%) on 7 AugListed 194 days
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About
An immaculate two double bedroom ground floor retirement apartment with direct garden access in the popular Churchill Lodge retirement development in Lilliput.
Located in a quiet position to the rear of the building and benefiting from a unique larger size living/dining room. No forward chain. Please refer to our floorplan for room measurements.
This immaculate two bedroom retirement apartment, benefits from all the usual facilities of a renowned retirement development and is located in the popular Churchill Lodge which is situated in the heart of Lilliput village within easy reach of the amenities and on a bus route to Poole town centre.
The lodge has a warm and welcoming entrance where the residents lounge and friendly lodge manager's office can be found.
Apartment 6 is found on the lower ground floor and is close to the lift and stairs.
It is located on the rear of the block which enjoys a southerly aspect and has a door from the lounge out to the communal garden which could be used as a personal entrance if desired.
In the hallway of the apartment there are three large cupboards, one with the hot water system (less than two years old), one with a washer/dryer that will remain and the third is an ideal storage cupboard/cloaks room.
The living/dining room is a particular feature due to its size and well defined areas for both living and dining.
This room is bigger than most in the development has the southerly facing window and door out to the garden. The kitchen has a good array of cupboards and an electric hob.
The fridge/freezer and dishwasher will remain. The two bedrooms are both doubles with southerly facing windows and both benefit from fitted wardrobes behind sliding mirror fronted doors.
The fully tiled shower room comprises of a large walk in shower cubicle, wc, wash hand basin with storage below and a heated towel rail.
Outside - Apartment 6 benefits from its own southerly facing patio area.
There are delightful communal gardens at the rear of the building with many established and mature shrubs with a pathway winding through the middle.
There is an attractive circular seating area for residents to use. There is a residents car park and an undercover scooter storage area.
The residents notice board is always packed with upcoming events for participation if required. Both organised by the lodge manager or the residents themselves.
The lodge manager is onsite Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm and for afterhours there is an emergency call line available.
Tenure - Leasehold 125 years from 2007 Service charge - £3371.96 per annum will includes building insurance, hallway cleaning, lodge manager, careline monitoring, water, sewerage etc).
Ground Rent: £725.32 per annum. Churchill Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.
Location - The property is located close to the recreation facilities at Whitecliff Harbourside Park leading to Poole Park.
Ashley Cross and Penn Hill villages and their amenities are a short drive away.
Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world, is around 5 minutes’ drive away alongside the world renowned golden Sandbanks beaches. Viewings - We show homes Monday to Saturday.
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