Hardy Lodge, Shaftesbury, SP7 8GY

**ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT** **FORMER SHOW APARTMENT & SOUTH FACING** Welcome to Hardy Lodge!

Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this lovely one bedroom first floor apartment.

The property is conveniently located for the lift and stairs and is presented in fantastic order throughout.

The Living Room offers ample space for living room furniture and benefits from a feature electric fire with attractive surround. A large window allows lots of natural light into the room.

The Kitchen is accessed via the Living Room with a range of eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks.

There is a built in waist height oven, 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood over, a washer/dryer, fridge and frost-free freezer. The Bedroom is a generous double with a built in mirrored wardrobe.

There is plenty of space for additional furniture if required and a large window keeps this room bright and light.

The Shower room offers a large curved shower with handrail, a WC, wash basin with vanity unit beneath and a heated towel rail.

Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment is a useful storage cupboard located off the hallway.

Additionally there is an upgraded fire safety/self closure fitted to the front door, configured to make opening and closing easier, but automatically closing in the event of a fire alarm anywhere in the building, and is therefore fully compliant with Fire Regulations.

Call us today to book your viewing at Hardy Lodge! Hardy Lodge is a delightful development of 42 one and two bedroom retirement apartments located in the pretty Dorset market town of Shaftesbury.

Steeped in history and tradition, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England, home to pretty thatched cottages, quaint tea shops and a High Street filled with independent shops offering everything you need.

The town hosts a weekly charter market, and regular Farmers’ Markets, book fairs, flea markets and Sunday Markets add to the town’s bustling atmosphere.

Hardy Lodge is well-located for the town centre shops and amenities, and is ideally placed to enjoy the many attractions of this charming market town and the surrounding area.

Hardy Lodge’s manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners and keep the development in perfect shape. A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in.

In addition, you are entitled to use of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager.

Hardy 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.

Hardy 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.

Hardy 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 2026): £3,243.74 per annum Ground rent £809.88 per annum. To be reviewed February 2032.

Council Tax Band B 999 year Lease commencing 2018 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, Air Source Heating, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance & Lodge Manager.