Atkins Lodge

Retirement housing
For sale (4)
76 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JQ
76 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JQ

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Managed by
Churchill Estates Management
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

"Atkins Lodge is a delightful development of 50 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Orpington, which is a great location with several shopping centres and supermarkets close by to the Lodge. T..." Show more "Atkins Lodge is a delightful development of 50 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in Orpington, which is a great location with several shopping centres and supermarkets close by to the Lodge. The Walnuts leisure centre is a great local sports centre with swimming pools, a gym, multipurpose sports halls and squash courts. Orpington is-well-served by public transport with regular buses and trains into and around London.

The Lodge has a super-efficient Ground Source Heat Pump, which provides heating and hot water to the lodge and the apartments. The Lodge itself is well equipped with a Guest Suite, Wellbeing Suite, fully fitted Laundry Room and a Buggy Store with charging point.

The Lodge manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.

A Guest Suite is available for visitors & 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
49 flats. Built in 2015. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.2 mile(s); shop 0.2 mile(s); post office 0.4 mile(s); town centre 0.2 mile(s); GP 0.2 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Social activities include: Coffee mornings, quizzes, kee0p fit, singing for fun, lunch club, gardening, evening events, fish & chip lunches, and table tennis, organised by Lodge Manager and Social Committee. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (well behaved pets are welcomed, subject to prior permission).
Housing Authority: Bromley
Social Care Authority: Bromley

Info updated: 07/04/2022
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Availability

The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: Sold STC: A 2 bedroom second floor retirement apartment. Price £275,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 01/03/2024)
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom ground floor retirement apartment. Price £174,950. 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 second floor retirement apartment. Price £200,000. 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 £175,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Convenient for transport & shops. Well oragnised facilities."
Made by a resident in 2017

"The apartment is roomy, thoughtfully planned, warm and well insulated. All necessary amenities are easily accessible from the building. The staff are ..." Show more
"The apartment is roomy, thoughtfully planned, warm and well insulated. All necessary amenities are easily accessible from the building. The staff are friendly and helpful beyond the call of duty. Good company and ample opportunities for socialising etc." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Everyone is nice and friendly and I feel very secure."
Made by a resident in 2017

"My grandmother feels very secure and has settled in very well."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I come here as a carer for one of the residents. Very friendly staff (Sue). Clean and inviting entrance area. My client is very happy living here, and..." Show more
"I come here as a carer for one of the residents. Very friendly staff (Sue). Clean and inviting entrance area. My client is very happy living here, and any of the other residents I have seen always has a smile on their face." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Warm and clean. Friendly manager. Easy access to all amenities and park. Only shame– insufficient parking facilities!"
Made by a resident in 2017

"Apartment is easier to manage and maintain. Pleasant social arrangements and within easy reach of local transport and shops. Plus a good manager to ar..." Show more
"Apartment is easier to manage and maintain. Pleasant social arrangements and within easy reach of local transport and shops. Plus a good manager to arrange very good local outings." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Flats are ideal and well-planned. Easy to run. Happy atmosphere and having a top-class manager. We have plenty to do. Activities are optional. Within ..." Show more
"Flats are ideal and well-planned. Easy to run. Happy atmosphere and having a top-class manager. We have plenty to do. Activities are optional. Within easy reach of shops and a good bus service. Visitors welcome. I have never looked back since moving." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I was dubious to make the move into my Churchill flat, and new way of living for me, but boy am I glad I did! Life here is better for me - company if ..." Show more
"I was dubious to make the move into my Churchill flat, and new way of living for me, but boy am I glad I did! Life here is better for me - company if I need it, safety with care, help at hand, but I still have my own front door and independence if I want it too! What could be better?!" Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"It is a lovely new build. It is like one big family. Everyone is friendly and we all help each other. We also have a lovely manageress."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is a lovely new build. It is like one big family. Everyone is friendly and we all help each other. We also have a lovely manageress."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Our lodge manageress is very careful, thoughtful and kind."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Atkins Lodge is a vibrant and sociable place to live and work. The owners are all proud to live here and a delight to work with. Everybody helps each ..." Show more
"Atkins Lodge is a vibrant and sociable place to live and work. The owners are all proud to live here and a delight to work with. Everybody helps each other out and we have lots of fun activities going on." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Churchill Estates Management
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
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