**ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT**

Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this lovely one bedroom first floor retirement apartment. The property is presented in good order throughout and is situated near the stairs for easy access.

The Lounge offers a feature electric fireplace with attractive surround. There is ample space for living and dining room furniture. A door leads to a Juliet balcony with garden views.

The Kitchen has been fitted with a range of eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in fridge, freezer, oven and 4-ring electric hob with extractor hood over. A window provides light and ventilation.

The Bedroom is a generous L-Shaped double room with useful built-in wardrobes. There is plenty of space for additional bedroom furniture if required. A window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and light.

The Bathroom offers an L-Shaped bath with shower head above, a hand rail, heated towel rail, a WC and a wash hand basin with vanity unit below and additional storage cabinet above.

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

Call us today to book your viewing at Dean Lodge!

Dean Lodge is a beautiful development of 42 one and two bedroom retirement apartments located in Southbourne, a popular suburb of the coastal town of Bournemouth. The Lodge holds an enviable position set on the cliff top above Southbourne’s golden sandy beach, offering spectacular views across Bournemouth Bay and towards the Isle of Wight.

The Lodge is directly opposite a path leading along the cliff top and down onto the stunning beaches and just a few hundred yards to the main shopping area, Southbourne Grove, a traditional high street with some independent and individual shops including bakeries, salons, florists, pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Southbourne is perfectly situated for quick and easy access into Bournemouth Town Centre, Christchurch, Hengistbury Head and The New Forest. Local transport is excellent with regular busses, Pokesdown railway station nearby with direct links into London Waterloo and Bournemouth International Airport just a few miles away for trips further afield.
Dean Lodge’s manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape. They arrange many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.

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.

Dean 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. 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.

Dean 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.

Dean Lodge requires at least one apartment Owner to be over the age of 60 with any second Owner over the age of 55.

Service Charges (year ending 31st May 2025): £2,885.75 per annum.

Ground Rent: £647.98 per annum. To be reviewed in May 2026

125 year Lease commencing July 2012

Council Tax Band: D

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, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager.
A 1% contribution of the final selling price to the contingency fund is payable by the Seller upon completion of the sale of the property