The North Dorset Saxon hilltop market town of Shaftesbury is famed for the iconic cobbled street of Gold Hill and rich history going back to the times of King Alfred. Shaftesbury is a delightful community orientated town with an attractive and bustling High Street that provides most everyday requirements including a farmers’ market, cafés, charity shops, various retail shops, Veterinary practise and a cottage hospital. The local road network offers strong connections to the other main towns in the region including Gillingham, Salisbury, Sherborne, Warminster and Yeovil as well as to the South Coast. In addition the A303 links with the M3 that makes London accessible for the motorist.

Hardy Lodge, located in the town centre of Shaftesbury is a recently constructed, highly regarded, attractive development of 42 retirement apartments. The development, named after the novelist and poet Thomas Hardy who was born in the county of Dorset is managed by the award winning Millstream Management Services, working closely with Churchill Retirement Living to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner. Hardy Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55. Each Apartment is completely self-contained with its own front door, providing you with privacy and peace and quiet when you want it. When you fancy some company, you’ll find the Owners’ Lounge a popular and relaxed place to meet other residents.

Apartment 27 Hardy Lodge is a well located retirement apartment situated in the heart of Shaftesbury within a popular development. The property offers an entrance hall, spacious sitting/dining room, kitchen with fitted units and appliances, a large double bedroom, and a modern shower room. The property also benefits from a private balcony accessed from the sitting/dining room. The property is offered for sale with no forward chain.

Leasehold. 999 year Lease that commenced 2019 Service Charge £3,445 per annum and includes: 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. Ground rent £575 per annum. Charges are accurate as of June 2023 - May 2024. Both the Service Charge and the Ground Rent is collected by Millstream Management every 6 months. Pets allowed with permission from Managing Agent.

All mains services are connected.

Dorset Council, Band B.

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