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**TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH PATIO**

Situated in a fantastic South-Easterly position in the development is this delightful two bedroom ground floor apartment. The property is presented in fantastic order throughout and is conveniently located near the owners lounge and entrance.

The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture and benefits from a feature electric fire with attractive surround. A French door opens to a patio and windows provides lots of natural light.

The Kitchen offers 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 fan over, a fridge and freezer.

Bedroom One is a good-sized double room with a built-in mirrored wardrobe. A window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and light.

Bedroom Two is another good-sized room with a built in mirrored wardrobe, this room could be used as a separate Living room, Study or Hobby Room.

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

Perfectly complimenting this wonderful apartment are two useful storage cupboards located in the hallway.

This apartment simply must be viewed!

Located in the town of Gillingham in the Blackmore Vale countryside, Royal Lodge is a delightful development of 35 one and two bedroom apartments. It is named after the Royal Hotel which formerly stood on the site.


Royal Lodge is ideally located at the end of the High Street within easy reach of the local shops and essential amenities including a doctors, supermarket, dentist, post office and library. It is also well located for the Riversmeet, a community, sports and fitness centre with facilities which include a fitness suite, sports hall, swimming pool, dance studio and therapy room and the town’s bowling club.


Gillingham is ideally placed for exploring the surrounding area of North Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire with a great road network. The town is on the Exeter to London railway line making rail travel across the UK easy.


Royal Lodge’s manager is on hand throughout the day to support the residents 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.


Royal 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.


Royal 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.


Royal 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): £4,534.81 per annum.

Ground Rent: £940.52 per annum. To be reviewed May 2032

Council Tax Band C

125 year Lease from May 2011

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 and a contribution to the contingency fund.