North Close, Lymington, SO41

Knights Lodge is a delightful purpose built property for the over 60s offering independent accommodation in a peaceful location but still very much in the heart of the historic town of Lymington and hence easy reach of the town’s amenities. Energy Performance Rating: B

The property is within an easy short walk of all amenities including Lymington station, doctors surgeries and chemists, library, church and community centre. The beautiful Georgian market town of Lymington, with its cosmopolitan shopping and picturesque harbour has two large deep water marinas and sailing clubs for which the town has gained its status as a world renowned sailing resort, as well as an open-air seawater bath that was built in 1833. Lymington has a number of renowned restaurants and designer boutiques and is surrounded by the outstanding natural beauty of the New Forest National Park. On Saturday, a market is held in the High Street, the origins of which probably date back to the 13th century. To the north are the New Forest villages of Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst and Junction 1 of the M27 which links to the M3 for access to London. There is also a branch line train link to Brockenhurst Railway Station (approx. 5.5 miles) which provides a half hourly service to London Waterloo with a journey time of approximately 90 minutes.

The properties are cleverly designed to provide completely private individual flats, within the development which also offers a lodge manager and communal lounge/bar/coffee area with Wifi and group activities arranged throughout the year.

Churchill have built retirement properties for over 20 years and now have vast experience in the business, continually striving and achieving the accolade of being the retirement builder of choice.

The very high standard of build is obvious as soon as you enter an apartment. They have been individually designed to provide privacy and also to make the most of the views onto the well maintained communal gardens, and where possible a small balcony has been incorporated to encourage a coffee on the patio in the morning sunshine.

As standard all the apartments have a video entry system, intruder alarm, smoke detectors, 24 hour support system, and a multi locking system to the front door. Double glazing to all windows, SkyQ enabled, Energy efficient, low carbon heating system, plenty of storage, non-slip flooring to the shower rooms. There is free parking and a guest suite for visitors.

A very well stocked library also with various activities is in New Street just a short walk along the road.