Among them is Maddy Dougal, who wanted a low maintenance apartment to give her more time for an active, independent lifestyle. \u201cI\u2019ve been on my own in a 3 bedroom bungalow since my husband died, and I just didn\u2019t want the burden of all the maintenance,\u201d she explains. \u201cI\u2019d been past the site and seen the Churchill hoardings when it was under construction, which got me thinking, and then later that same day I saw an advert in Saga magazine \u2013 it felt like fate!<\/p>\n
\u201cBryony the Sales Executive was so helpful. I had a two bedroom apartment in mind at first, but when I walked into my one bedroom apartment I was surprised at how roomy and spacious it felt, and the walk-in wardrobe really sold it for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maddy also benefited from Churchill\u2019s range of services to give her a helping hand with the move. \u201cI had a specialist downsizing adviser called Jo who was absolutely fantastic,\u201d she says. \u201cShe put together a plan for the removal men of exactly where everything would need to go and they followed it to the letter, it was spot on! I also used Churchill\u2019s Home Exchange service which was great as it meant I didn\u2019t have the hassle of selling my old bungalow on the open market.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m always out and about and have lots of interests that keep me busy. I do keep fit classes twice a week at Fareham Leisure Centre, and enjoy Tai Chi and Zumba Gold, which is just right for keeping in shape. I\u2019m also a member of the Townswomen\u2019s Guild, and enjoy taking part in a gardening club and a craft club, as well as knitting for charity. I recently knitted a Christmas nativity scene which went on display at an exhibition in Porchester!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Joan Goozee is another who enjoys the social side of life at the Lodge. After relocating from Croydon to be closer to her son and his family who live nearby in Whiteley, she\u2019s enjoyed getting to know the new neighbourhood and her new neighbours. \u201cIt was my son\u2019s idea for me to come and look at the apartments here,\u201d she explains. \u201cI liked them straight away and now I\u2019ve moved in I love it here. I\u2019m settling in well and much prefer it to Croydon! My grandchildren and great-grandchildren are all nearby, and I have a beautiful view to look out on every day from my balcony.\u201d<\/p>\n
Margaret and Brian Hopper came from much closer by. \u201cWe live locally so we saw the Churchill boards going up and watched the development taking shape, and thought it would be a good idea for us to make the move,\u201d says Margaret. \u201cWe were in a 3 bedroom bungalow and didn\u2019t want the job of maintaining the garden, which was becoming a less enjoyable job than it used to be. The service we received from Bryony and the Churchill team was fantastic, and our Lodge Manager Sue is great too. We\u2019re very happy to have made the move and we\u2019re enjoying taking part in the social activities and getting to know our new neighbours.\u201d<\/p>\n
Peter and Jenny Lowater are another local couple who have embraced the opportunity to downsize and live a low maintenance lifestyle. \u201cOur old 4 bedroom bungalow got a bit too big for us and was too much to maintain,\u201d says Peter. \u201cSo we felt it was time to make the move while we\u2019re still young enough to enjoy it and make the most of our nice new apartment. Having less maintenance to worry about gives us more time to spend doing the things we enjoy. Our particular hobby is learning about the world of fine art, and we also enjoy visiting new places and learning new things, which living here enables us to do more easily.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beck Lodge is located near the heart of Park Gate, close to the shops, restaurants, and other leisure activities on offer in the town centre, and perfectly located for local transport links. The Lodge comprises 46 private, self-contained apartments with spacious rooms throughout, considerately designed with the over 60s in mind, and a warm, comfortable Owners\u2019 Lounge.<\/p>\n
For more information on Beck Lodge, call 01489 858997 or visit www.staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Beck Lodge in Park Gate has welcomed its first Owners, where a thriving community is beginning to take shape!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[230],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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