Astonia Lodge
Pound Avenue, Old Town, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3DZ
Pound Avenue, Old Town, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3DZ
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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
"Located in the historical town of Stevenage Old Town, Astonia Lodge is a stylish development of 38 one and two bedroom retirement apartments.The town has a number of notable historic buildings in..." Show more "Located in the historical town of Stevenage Old Town, Astonia Lodge is a stylish development of 38 one and two bedroom retirement apartments.
The town has a number of notable historic buildings including the partly 12th Century church of St Nicholas, and the remains of a medieval moated homestead in Whomerley Wood, amongst others. Stevenage can claim the title of having the first traffic-free shopping zone in Britain with its pedestrianised town centre officially opened by the Queen in 1959.
The Stevenage Art & Leisure Centre houses the Gordan Craig Theatre which includes the theatre, gallery, restaurant and cafe, and Stevenage Leisure Centre which houses a sports hall, indoor bowls hall, squash courts, gymnasium and dance studio.
Other leisure facilities include an IMAX cinema and Fairlands Valley Park which is equipped with a sailing centre, cafe and 20 acres of lakes - ideal for walking and cycling." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
38 flats. Built in 2016. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 25 yards; post office 35 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 30 yards; social centre 50 yards.
Social activities include: twice a week coffee monring. Film show on Wednesday. Mini coach trip every 2 weeks and once a month quiz & games, organised by Lodge Manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (well behaved pets are welcomed, subject to prior permission).
Housing Authority: Stevenage
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire
Info updated: 16/12/2016
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom second floor retirement apartment. Price £259,950. 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
"Less responsibility than looking after a house and garden, giving me more time for social activities. Independence and security are very important. Ca..." Show more
"Less responsibility than looking after a house and garden, giving me more time for social activities. Independence and security are very important. Careline gives me peace of mind. This is an ideal location. Services are friendly, helpful Lodge manager. Company of the other owners available. Apartment easy to look after." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Less responsibility than looking after a house and garden, giving me more time for social activities. Independence and security are very important. Careline gives me peace of mind. This is an ideal location. Services are friendly, helpful Lodge manager. Company of the other owners available. Apartment easy to look after." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"There is a good atmosphere and good location."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Complete independence and security. Ability to live a private life or an opportunity to meet friends and socialise. Essential, and we have it at Eston..." Show more
"Complete independence and security. Ability to live a private life or an opportunity to meet friends and socialise. Essential, and we have it at Estonia Lodge, is a caring, efficient, competent manager. It felt like home the day I moved in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Complete independence and security. Ability to live a private life or an opportunity to meet friends and socialise. Essential, and we have it at Estonia Lodge, is a caring, efficient, competent manager. It felt like home the day I moved in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because residents are very friendly and one is never lonely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe living here. The apartments are lovely. We have our wonderful lodge aremanager who looks after our needs, organising coffee mornings, film..." Show more
"I feel safe living here. The apartments are lovely. We have our wonderful lodge aremanager who looks after our needs, organising coffee mornings, film afternoons and various social events. I am so happy living here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe living here. The apartments are lovely. We have our wonderful lodge aremanager who looks after our needs, organising coffee mornings, film afternoons and various social events. I am so happy living here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very comfortable apartment. Good company friendly atmosphere. Monica is very helpful. Entertainment. Nice young lady."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I really love being here and have settled from the moment I moved in. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The accommodation suits me. There are cof..." Show more
"I really love being here and have settled from the moment I moved in. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The accommodation suits me. There are coffee mornings, exercise classes and a hairdresser comes in every week. The lodge manager is always on hand to help if needed." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I really love being here and have settled from the moment I moved in. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The accommodation suits me. There are coffee mornings, exercise classes and a hairdresser comes in every week. The lodge manager is always on hand to help if needed." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Excellent facilities in the apartment. Well run by manager. Location central for old town, new town, bus stops and station. Other residents are all fr..." Show more
"Excellent facilities in the apartment. Well run by manager. Location central for old town, new town, bus stops and station. Other residents are all friendly and ready to help. Regular meetings such as coffee mornings - great!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Excellent facilities in the apartment. Well run by manager. Location central for old town, new town, bus stops and station. Other residents are all friendly and ready to help. Regular meetings such as coffee mornings - great!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved from a three bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment. I thought I would feel cramped - but no! The facilities are great, the residents' loung..." Show more
"I moved from a three bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment. I thought I would feel cramped - but no! The facilities are great, the residents' lounge where we meet for coffee and the wonderful lodge manager - all fabulous." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved from a three bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment. I thought I would feel cramped - but no! The facilities are great, the residents' lounge where we meet for coffee and the wonderful lodge manager - all fabulous." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Worry of looking after a house and garden - gone! Lodge manager (Monika) could not be more helpful. Very friendly - good coompany."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is so very comfortable and the people are kind and helpful. The flat is comfortable and warm."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The efficiency and friendliness of everyone involved is first class."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Excellent help in actual move. Good quality of apartment and lodge. Help and assistance given by lodge manager and Churchill after moving in."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"My flat is lovely and I feel safe and comfortable living here. We have a lovely owners' lounge for coffee mornings etc. or just a chat with neighbours..." Show more
"My flat is lovely and I feel safe and comfortable living here. We have a lovely owners' lounge for coffee mornings etc. or just a chat with neighbours. Our lodge manager is first class." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My flat is lovely and I feel safe and comfortable living here. We have a lovely owners' lounge for coffee mornings etc. or just a chat with neighbours. Our lodge manager is first class." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Less housework - more company! Near my two sons. Well looked after if needed. Superb lodge manager."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The building is very welcoming. We have gelled as a community and Monika, the lodge manager, has made it a home."
Made by a resident in 2017
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
