Planning Granted

Bridport Apartments

South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NP

We are delighted to announce that we have received planning approval to develop collection of one and two bedroom retirement apartments in the picturesque coastal town of Bridport in Dorset.

Only a mile from the dramatic Jurassic Coast, Bridport is a vibrant market town with an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and restaurants and a popular arts and culture scene. This brand new development will also feature an exclusive collection of two bedroom retirement cottages.

Register your interest today for updates on this exciting new development.

Development highlights

Guest Suite for friends and family
Secure camera entry system
Energy efficient and economical heating
Walk-in wardrobes on selected apartments
24 hour Careline support system
On-site Lodge Manager
Walking distance to town centre
Communal Lounge with Coffee Bar and WIFI
Landscaped gardens
Free parking

Property details

Development type:: Leasehold · 999-year lease
Age restriction:: 60+ (Including partner over 55)
Tenure:: Buy or rent
Ground rent:: None
Home exchange available:: Yes, ask our team
Lift access: Passenger lift to all floors
WE'VE ABOLISHED EXIT FEES - meaning NO unexpected costs!
Warranty:: 3 years, only housebuilder to offer as standard

How a new Churchill apartment could help reduce your costs:

We offer some of the lowest service charges in the retirement sector which is why many of our Residents are pleasantly surprised to find that the service charges work out lower than what they were paying, in comparable costs, on their previous home.

This is because the service charge combines a wide range of services and property-related expenses into a combined cost. Residents find they benefit from a more manageable and easier-to-budget lifestyle, without having to worry about unexpected maintenance bills.

We always aim to keep the service charge cost as low as possible, and we provide a full budget breakdown for all our Residents, consulting with them on this every 6 months.

The service charge covers:

The cost of your dedicated Lodge Manager
Security systems
24-hour Careline call monitoring system
External maintenance of the building and grounds
Heating & lighting of communal areas
Provision of furnishings in communal areas
Building insurance

Who is responsible for the management of the Lodge?

All developments are managed by Churchill Estates Management Limited, our own property management company, so you can be confident in the expertise of our team operating under the Churchill Group.

No exit fees, meaning no unexpected costs!

In 2025 we announced that Residents will no longer pay any exit fees when selling or subletting their apartments, making the process far more straightforward and hassle-free. Whilst many retirement housing providers still apply fees, we have set a new standard by abolishing them entirely - helping to provide greater peace of mind and making life simpler both for Residents and their families!

Calculating your savings...

We appreciate everyone's household costs will differ which is why we encourage Customers to complete a 'Savings Calculator' with one of our Sales Executives. This calculator is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the value in our easy to budget Service Charge.

A market town in West Dorset close to the Jurassic Coast, Bridport is known for its independent, family-run shops and busy street markets. With the high street, cafés, and everyday amenities close by, and countryside and coast within easy reach, it is a characterful place in which to enjoy retirement.

Beyond the town, West Bay's harbour and shingle beaches lie about a mile away on the Jurassic Coast, where the South West Coast Path follows the cliffs. Mapperton House and its gardens, and nearby vineyards, add to a good choice of days out in the West Dorset countryside.

Local highlights

Bridport's street market fills South, West, and East Streets every Wednesday and Saturday, with stalls of local produce, vintage pieces, and everyday goods, plus antiques and bric-a-brac in lower South Street. Level and friendly, it is easy to potter around, pausing to browse and chat.

South Street is unusually rich in culture for its size, with the Bridport Arts Centre offering films, talks, theatre, and exhibitions, and the historic Electric Palace nearby staging cinema, comedy, and music. Both are a short, level walk from central parking, making relaxed evenings out easy.

Palmer's Brewery, on the edge of town, is a long-established brewery in a part-thatched building beside the River Brit. Guided tours explore its history and traditional methods, followed by tastings, making a sociable and unhurried outing easily combined with lunch in town.

Bridport has a strong food reputation, with award-winning local producers, restaurants, and pubs serving British classics. The week-long Bridport Food Festival each year celebrates the area's produce, and regular farmers', craft, and vintage markets add to the choice throughout the year.

Register your interest

Speak to our team 01425 462104

Download the Bridport Apartments brochure

What our Residents say

Don't just take it from us

“Everything is all sorted out for you here, there’s a lovely Lodge Manager, Starr, she looks after us all and all the people who live here are so friendly. We all get on, we all have different interests and hobbies that we share and there is always something going on at the Lodge. I’m right by everything I need, at first, the idea of not relying on a car felt like a big adjustment, but it didn’t take long for Roy to see the benefits, “I started to feel less confident behind the wheel as I got older, but moving to Cleves Lodge meant I could give up my car and still have easy access to everything I need. I don’t need a car anymore, if I need to go further out, I just use the bus and it takes me exactly where I want to go for my shopping. It’s all very convenient!”

“I used the Home Exchange service which was absolutely amazing. The Sales Executive came to our house and I looked at the plans and chose which apartment I wanted to reserve, and I haven’t looked back. Now it’s all done and I can just enjoy making new friends and relaxing in my new apartment.”

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