Austen Lodge, London Road
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- 24 Hour Call Centre Support System
- Guest Suite for Friends and Family
- Owners' Lounge with Coffee Bar
- Fitted Kitchen with Built-in Appliances
- Landscaped Garden
- Free Parking
- Lodge Manager
- Energy Efficient and Economical Heating
- Secure Camera Entry System
Description
Austen Lodge is a sought-after retirement development exclusively for the over 60s, located on London Road just a short walk from Basingstoke town centre and Festival Place shopping centre. Built by Churchill Retirement Living, the development offers a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle with a welcoming community feel and high-quality facilities throughout.
This purpose-built complex features 56 self-contained apartments, all designed for comfort, practicality, and peace of mind. Each apartment has its own private front door, giving residents the freedom of fully independent living while enjoying the added benefits of a managed and sociable environment.
Apartments offer well-proportioned layouts and modern interiors, with features including:
- Spacious lounge with electric heating and TV/telephone points
- Fully fitted kitchen with integrated fridge/freezer, waist-height oven, hob, and extractor hood
- Space and connection for a washer/dryer
- Contemporary shower room with walk-in shower (some with en-suite or cloakroom)
- Generously sized master bedroom with fitted walk-in wardrobe
- Second bedroom ideal for guests, hobbies, or home office use
- Secure camera entry system and 24-hour emergency call facility
Communal features include:
- Stylish Owners' Lounge with coffee bar - a key social space for events, activities, or relaxing with neighbours
- Lift access to all floors
- On-site Lodge Manager (non-resident, available during the day for help and support)
- Landscaped communal gardens with patio seating areas
- Owners' car park (visitor parking is off-site)
- Guest Suite available for overnight visitors
- Mobility scooter store and communal refuse room
Austen Lodge has been designed with everyday needs in mind - wide hallways, easy-access features, and minimal maintenance requirements make these apartments ideal for those looking to downsize without compromising on comfort or independence.
The development is ideally placed for local amenities including a supermarket, pharmacy, GP practice, bus stop, and cafes - all within walking distance. The nearby Festival Place shopping centre offers a wide range of retail, leisure, and dining options, as well as direct access to Basingstoke train station.
Each property is sold with a 999-year lease from June 2023, and service charges cover the maintenance of communal areas, buildings insurance, and support services - allowing for a relaxed and worry-free lifestyle.
Viewings are available by appointment.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Allocated
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Lateral living,Lift access,Step-free access,Ramped access,Level access
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