1-bedroom flat · SP7 8GY
To rentListed 62 days · slow let
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About
Offering well-proportioned and deceptively spacious accommodation, the apartment is ideally positioned close to the residents’ lounge and main entrance, providing both convenience and easy access to the development’s communal facilities.
Accommodation Living Room A bright and spacious living and dining area with plenty of room for furnishings.
The room benefits from an attractive feature electric fireplace and surround, creating a welcoming focal point. French doors provide access to the outside patio area.
Kitchen Accessed from the living room, the modern kitchen features a range of eye and base-level units with work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks.
Appliances include a built-in waist-height oven, four-ring electric hob with extractor hood, fridge, frost-free freezer and washer/dryer. A window provides natural light and ventilation.
Bedroom A generous double bedroom with a useful built-in mirrored wardrobe, along with ample space for additional bedroom furniture.
Shower Room The shower room comprises a curved shower cubicle with handrail, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and heated towel rail.
Storage A useful storage cupboard is located within the hallway.
Hardy Lodge Hardy Lodge is a delightful development of 42 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, ideally situated close to the amenities of Shaftesbury town centre.
Shaftesbury is one of England’s oldest and highest towns, renowned for its historic charm, thatched cottages, independent shops, cafés and traditional markets.
The town offers a weekly charter market alongside regular farmers’ markets, book fairs, flea markets and Sunday markets.
The development is well placed to enjoy everything Shaftesbury has to offer, as well as the beautiful surrounding Dorset countryside.
A dedicated Lodge Manager is on hand during the day to assist residents and oversee the upkeep of the development.
Residents can also make use of the Guest Suite for visiting friends and family, with access to Guest Suites at other Churchill Living developments also available, subject to availability and applicable charges.
Security & Peace of Mind Hardy Lodge has been designed with residents’ safety, security and comfort in mind.
The apartment benefits from an emergency Careline system, with support monitored by the Lodge Manager during the day and by the Careline team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Additional facilities include a Careline-integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and comprehensive fire and smoke detection throughout the apartments and communal areas.
Important Information Rent: £1,300 per calendar month Deposit - £1500 Holding deposit £300 Council Tax: Band D Age Requirement: At least one resident must be aged 60 or over, with any second resident aged 55 or over Pets: Prospective tenants should check with Churchill Estates Management regarding permitted pets.
Any consent is subject to the terms of the lease and applicable rules and regulations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to rent a well-appointed one-bedroom apartment within a secure and welcoming retirement development, just a short distance from Shaftesbury town centre.
Contact Weldons Sales & Lettings today to arrange your viewing.
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