Welcome to this beautifully presented and newly decorated retirement apartment, just yards from the Overcliff. Ideally located, it offers easy access to Southbourne Grove High Street, local transport, award-winning beaches, and nearby towns such as Christchurch, Bournemouth, Boscombe, and Tuckton. Explore the rare beauty of Hengistbury Head, Christchurch Harbour, River Stour, Mudeford Quay, and the New Forest, just a select few locations perfect for day trips.

The development features serene communal gardens, perfect for relaxation and socializing, with benches and seating areas surrounded by lush greenery. The spacious residents' lounge provides an excellent location for winding down and also social events.

Upon entering the apartment, a good-sized hallway accompanied by a large storage cupboard welcomes you. The sizeable shower room, in excellent condition, includes a sink with storage units above and under, a shower with a seat and useful handles, and a WC. The large sitting/dining room offers ample space for furniture, complemented by a Juliet balcony and a small bay window that floods the room with natural light. A feature fireplace enhances the room's appeal. The kitchen provides plenty of worktop space and storage, included is a washing machine and dishwasher, a 4-ring electric hob with extractor, a large fridge/freezer and new oven. The generously sized bedroom offers ample space for furniture and a built-in cupboard for additional storage.

Further benefits include a 24 hour Careline System, a residents' laundry area, a guest suite for visitors, a lift to all floors, a health spa, and a site manager who ensures smooth daily operations and organizes social activities.

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

Please check with Churchill Estates Management regarding pet policies. Consents related to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and further regulations.

Service charges cover the Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, and the lodge manager. A 1% contribution of the final selling price to the contingency fund is payable by the seller upon completion of the property sale.

Additional Information

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease: 125 year lease from and including 1 May 2012 - Lease Term Remaining - 113 years

Ground Rent: £323.99 per half year (01/06/2024-30/11/2024)

Service Charge: £1019.55 per half year (01/06/2024-30/11/2024)

Parking: Car Park (First come first serve basis)

Utilities: Mains Electricity/Gas/Water/Drainage

Broadband: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband

Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband

Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

Council Tax Band: D