Elgar Lodge
1 Howsell Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1US
1 Howsell Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1US
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Providing enjoyable, safe and worry-free retirement living
Churchill Estates manage this development, and Churchill Sales & Lettings handle many re-sales and lettings in Churchill developments.
Manager's Description
"Elgar Lodge is a delightful development of 33 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments located in the picturesque town of Malvern. The Lodge is named after the English composer Sir Edward Elgar who l..." Show more "Elgar Lodge is a delightful development of 33 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments located in the picturesque town of Malvern. The Lodge is named after the English composer Sir Edward Elgar who live in Great Malvern for many years and took inspiration for much of his music from the beautiful Malvern Hills. The development is ideally situated for the town centre’s unique mix of high street shops and boutiques, and a superb selection of restaurants and café’s providing everything from traditional tea rooms to fine dining. In the town you will also find locally grown produce at the farmer’s markets, antiques, arts and crafts, bookshops and the Malvern Shopping Park that provides a range of larger department stores and a supermarket that caters for all your shopping needs.Local transport is excellent with regular buses into the town and surrounding areas. Malvern Link railway station is right behind the lodge and allows for rail travel across the country. The Lodge is also well connected to the UK motorway network for road travel across the country.
Elgar 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 visitors and use of over 150 guest suites in Retirement lodges across the country. Prices are available on request from the Lodge Manager." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
33 flats. Built in 2011. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 750 yards; GP 200 yards; social centre 750 yards.
Social activities include: Film nights, games nights, and quiz nights, organised by Owners. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (well behaved pets are welcomed, subject to prior permission).
Housing Authority: Malvern Hills
Social Care Authority: Worcestershire
Info updated: 18/10/2016
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: A 2 bedroom second floor retirement apartment. Price £149,950. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom ground floor retirement apartment. Price £105,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)
Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Convenience of the location
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Private if you want to be. Joining if you want to. Best of both worlds."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The feeling of security is very important to live a happy life, and Elgar Lodge does provide this + company fro all your residents."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The number one priority was that that I was totally independent, Living in a secure development. Secondly, good access to transport and amenities. Dow..." Show more
"The number one priority was that that I was totally independent, Living in a secure development. Secondly, good access to transport and amenities. Downside is the low resale value of the property." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The number one priority was that that I was totally independent, Living in a secure development. Secondly, good access to transport and amenities. Downside is the low resale value of the property." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am the lodge manager at the lodge. I love my job because of the owners here. They are all such a happy group of people because their mix is with lik..." Show more
"I am the lodge manager at the lodge. I love my job because of the owners here. They are all such a happy group of people because their mix is with like-minded neighbours." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I am the lodge manager at the lodge. I love my job because of the owners here. They are all such a happy group of people because their mix is with like-minded neighbours." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"It is handy for local shops, the neighbours are friendly and the Lodge Manager is competent and helpful. Encouraged by the Lodge Manager, we get toge..." Show more
"It is handy for local shops, the neighbours are friendly and the Lodge Manager is competent and helpful. Encouraged by the Lodge Manager, we get together at social activities such as coffee mornings and quiz, games, and film evenings. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is handy for local shops, the neighbours are friendly and the Lodge Manager is competent and helpful. Encouraged by the Lodge Manager, we get together at social activities such as coffee mornings and quiz, games, and film evenings. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
Providing enjoyable, safe and worry-free retirement living
Churchill Estates manage this development, and Churchill Sales & Lettings handle many re-sales and lettings in Churchill developments.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
