£125,000 /Sale price

**ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT**Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this cosy one bedroom third floor apartment overlooking the communal garden and is presented in good order. The Living Room offers space for living and dining room furniture and has a feature electric fireplace with attractive surround. There is also access to the Kitchen. 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 hood over, a fridge and a freezer. A window allows for light and ventilation. The Bedroom is a generous double room with a useful built in mirrored wardrobe and plenty of space for additional bedroom furniture if required. The Bathroom offers a full size bath with handrail and a shower screen, heated towel rail, a WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath. Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment is a useful storage cupboard located in the hallway.Stevenson Lodge is a development of 32, one and two-bedroom retirement apartments in Westbourne, near Bournemouth.Westbourne is a lovely coastal town with independent fashion boutiques, restaurants, bars, delicatessens and cafes. Westbourne Arcade is a well preserved polychrome Gothic shopping arcade with gift shops and cafes. The town has a continental feel and a lovely walk from the centre through a wooded area leading to the beautiful tropical gardens and the beach at Alum Chine. Bournemouth is a famous seaside resort, known for its mild climate, Blue Flag award winning beaches and the seafront and pier to stroll along. There are shops, eateries and options for leisure, entertainment, culture and recreation including the Russell Cotes Museum, The Oceanarium and Bournemouth International Centre.Bournemouth is well situated for the road and rail networks in the south of England with the A31 passing to the north of the town and the A35 connecting Dorchester about 30 miles to the west. Blandford Forum is about 19 miles and Ringwood 12 miles. There are frequent train services from Bournemouth to London Waterloo, Southampton Central and Weymouth. In addition, the continental ferry terminal at Poole and Bournemouth International Airport are nearby.The Lodge manager is on hand to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape.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.Stevenson 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. A 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. Stevenson 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. Stevenson Lodge requires at least one apartment Owner to be over the age of 60 with any second Owner over the age of 55.Service Charge (Year ending 31st August 2026) £3,509.20 per annum. Ground rent £878.81 per annum. To be reviewed May 2032Council Tax Band C125 year Lease commencing June 2003Please 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 ManagementService 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.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.