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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SP7 8GY
For saleListed 193 days
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About
A light and airy, ground floor apartment, situated on the corner of a popular retirement complex just a short distance from Shaftesbury’s High Street and amenities.
Hardy Lodge is a modern, attractive development of apartments designed specifically for the over 60’s.
Named after the famous Dorset novelist, Thomas Hardy, the development maintains a high level of service and stress free living.
There is a 24 hour care-line system available, owners lounge and social events and trips are arranged. A Guest Suite is available to book for a very reasonable fee for visiting friends and family.
Apartment owners benefit from using Guest Suites at all Churchill developments throughout the country. Outside is an owners car park and designated ‘buggy’ park.
The communal gardens are well kept and provide a wealth of colour and interest all year round. No 10, is a light and airy ground floor apartment with accommodation that flows effortlessly.
A private entrance opens into a central hall with storage / airing cupboard and doors to a storage cupboard, the shower room, a double bedroom that includes a fitted wardrobe, and the sitting room which enjoys a southerly aspect.
A glazed door opens onto a small patio garden area with a pleasing outlook from where you can enjoy a coffee.
A separate glazed door leads into the modern sleek kitchen with built-in appliances, including under counter fridge and freezer and a washer/dryer.
Lease and Charges The Lease has 991 remaining The annual service charge is £2857.30 for 2026 ( incl.
Electric, water & more) Ground rent is £809.88 for 2026 ( to be reviewed in 2032 ) Situation The historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury is famous for the ‘Hovis’ advert filmed on Gold Hill.
The vibrant High Street provides a variety of national and independent retailers for your everyday needs including opticians, dentist, doctors and a cottage hospital.
There are a selection of supermarkets nearby including Tesco, Asda and Waitrose.
Communications are excellent with the A350 running from north to the south coast through the town and the A303 to London can be reached easily by car.
The nearby towns of Gillingham and Tisbury include a mainline railway station with services from London Waterloo to the West Country.
The area is well known for a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, cycling, walking, shooting and horse riding.
Dorset Council Tax B EPC: C Services Mains water drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage.
Directions Post code: SP7 8GY
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