Sandbanks Road, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, BH14

A beautifully presented and exceptionally spacious two double bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, set within the highly sought-after Churchill Lodge development. Ideally positioned, the property enjoys convenient access to local amenities.


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This exceptionally spacious two double bedroom retirement apartment is one of the largest within the highly regarded Churchill Lodge development and is offered for sale with no forward chain.
Churchill Lodge provides a warm and welcoming environment, featuring an elegant communal entrance, a comfortable and friendly residents’ lounge, and the on-site office of the friendly Lodge Manager.
Apartment 31 is situated on the first floor and is conveniently accessed via both lift and staircase.

Upon entering the apartment, the impressive sense of space is immediately apparent. The generous hallway benefits from two large storage cupboards, one housing the hot water system, while the other provides space and plumbing for a washing machine, together with additional room for a tumble dryer.

The impressive living/dining room is a particular feature of the apartment, offering exceptional proportions with clearly defined areas for both living and dining. Two large windows flood the room with natural light, while the dining area has been thoughtfully designed with an area ideal for a home office.

The kitchen offers an excellent range of storage cupboards and fitted units, complemented by integrated appliances including an oven, electric hob, under-counter fridge and freezer, and a dishwasher.

Both bedrooms are generously proportioned doubles. Bedroom one benefits from two wardrobes, including a fitted wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, while the additional freestanding wardrobe will also remain. The fully tiled en-suite comprises a shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin with storage below, and a heated towel rail. Bedroom two is also a spacious double and includes a freestanding wardrobe, which will remain.

The bathroom features a large shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin with storage below, and a heated towel rail.

Communal Areas – Churchill Lodge offers a warm and welcoming residents’ lounge on the ground floor, where a variety of social events and activities take place on a regular basis, helping to encompass a friendly community atmosphere.
The Lodge Manager is available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, while for additional peace of mind a 24-hour Careline system is installed within each apartment for use outside these hours.

Outside – The development is surrounded by beautifully maintained communal gardens to the rear, featuring a variety of established flowers, mature shrubs, and well-stocked beds and borders. Residents can also enjoy an attractive circular seating area, with winding pathways leading through the landscaped gardens, creating a peaceful outdoor setting.
In addition, there is a residents’ car park providing ample parking spaces on a non-allocated basis.

TENURE - Leasehold 125 years from 2007
SERVICE CHARGE - Approx. £3300 per annum will includes building insurance, hallway cleaning, lodge manager, careline monitoring, water, sewerage etc).
Ground Rent: £700 per annum.
Churchill Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.

LOCATION - The property is located close to the recreation facilities at Whitecliff Harbourside Park leading to Poole Park. Ashley Cross and Penn Hill villages and their amenities are a short drive away. Poole Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world, is around 5 minutes’ drive away where yacht clubs, marinas, viewpoints, wind and kite surfing areas can be found alongside the world renowned golden Sandbanks beaches. Beyond this is the Isle of Purbeck which is a rural peninsular accessed by a chain ferry and providing excellent road and mountain biking terrain and also beautiful, quieter, beaches.
Local shops, Co-Op, Tesco and a Mark Bennetts patisserie are literally a stone’s throw away from the development.