Summary - FLAT 2, PRIORY LODGE, STONY LANE SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 1FA
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Well-presented two-bedroom retirement apartment with patio and strong communal support..
- Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment with private patio
- Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Air-source community heating included in service charge
- Lodge manager on site five days a week
- 24-hour Careline, intruder alarm and secure entry
- Guest Suite available; access to other Churchill Guest Suites
- Leasehold with c.115 years remaining; ground rent payable
- Service charge high (£4,419.61pa); crime above average locally
This ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment in Priory Lodge offers low-step access, a private patio and practical, well-presented accommodation ideal for downsizers seeking community living. The living room opens onto the patio and the kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, making everyday life straightforward. Heating is supplied by an energy-efficient air-source system and is included in the service charge.
Residents benefit from on-site support and social amenities: a lodge manager five days a week, an owners’ lounge with regular events, a 24-hour Careline emergency system and an owners’ private car park. A Guest Suite is available for visitors, with access to guest facilities at other Churchill Living developments nationwide.
Important costs and limitations are clear: the property is leasehold (approximately 115 years remaining), with an annual service charge of £4,419.61 and a ground rent of £764.86 (reviewable). Broadband speeds are average, local crime levels are above average, and the communal service charge is relatively high, though it covers heating, water, building maintenance and many communal services. Council Tax sits at Band D.
Overall this apartment suits someone seeking a social, managed retirement setting with low-maintenance living and good safety features, while accepting higher ongoing charges and typical leasehold constraints.
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