Sapphire Lodge
Christ Church Close, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1RT
Christ Church Close, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1RT
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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
"Sapphire Lodge is a stylish development of 30 one and two bedroom retirement apartments, ideally located for local shops with the Crown Glass shopping centre and all local amenities just a short walk ..." Show more "Sapphire Lodge is a stylish development of 30 one and two bedroom retirement apartments, ideally located for local shops with the Crown Glass shopping centre and all local amenities just a short walk away.Nailsea is a thriving market town, which has a busy town centre, excellent restaurants, cafes, pubs and free parking. Renowned in the 18th and 19th centuries as a substantial producer of glassware due to the abundance of coal in the area, Nailsea is famous for its coloured glass, notably for its Bristol blue glass, from which Sapphire Lodge takes its name. This was and still is highly sought after by collectors around the World.
Sapphire Lodge’s manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners 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 & 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
30 flats. Built in 2016. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen / coffee bar
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 30 yards; post office 35 yards; town centre 30 yards; GP 30 yards; social centre 35 yards.
Social activities include: Coffee/tea afternoons, lunches, beetle drives, movies, entertainers, fitness, talks, parties., 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: North Somerset
Social Care Authority: North Somerset
Info updated: 16/12/2016
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: A one bed second floor apt. Asking price: £170,000, OIRO. (Notified 19/04/2025). Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view on their website
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Great accommodation, in a convenient location for all services and shops, run by a fantastic manager (Lynn). My mother feels secure, happy and well su..." Show more
"Great accommodation, in a convenient location for all services and shops, run by a fantastic manager (Lynn). My mother feels secure, happy and well supported by Lynn, who looks out for all the residents, with service above and beyond expectations. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Great accommodation, in a convenient location for all services and shops, run by a fantastic manager (Lynn). My mother feels secure, happy and well supported by Lynn, who looks out for all the residents, with service above and beyond expectations. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Sapphire Lodge is a great place to work I am so lucky. The owners here all get on so well together, friendly, concerned for each other and ready to g..." Show more
"Sapphire Lodge is a great place to work I am so lucky. The owners here all get on so well together, friendly, concerned for each other and ready to give to support. Sapphire Lodge is a wonderful family community." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Sapphire Lodge is a great place to work I am so lucky. The owners here all get on so well together, friendly, concerned for each other and ready to give to support. Sapphire Lodge is a wonderful family community." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Fantastic community with an excellent manager organising events in communal lounge. Feel safe with the Careline and other residents. The apartment is ..." Show more
"Fantastic community with an excellent manager organising events in communal lounge. Feel safe with the Careline and other residents. The apartment is well planned and ideally situated next to shops, bank, doctors, bus stops etc." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Fantastic community with an excellent manager organising events in communal lounge. Feel safe with the Careline and other residents. The apartment is well planned and ideally situated next to shops, bank, doctors, bus stops etc." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It has become a haven for everyone - a friendly, caring and happy community, aided by an excellent manager. As the name suggests a gem of a place to r..." Show more
"It has become a haven for everyone - a friendly, caring and happy community, aided by an excellent manager. As the name suggests a gem of a place to retire to." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It has become a haven for everyone - a friendly, caring and happy community, aided by an excellent manager. As the name suggests a gem of a place to retire to." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"All facilities are so near - especially if I have to stop driving. Fantastic manager - Lin. Nothing too much trouble. Above all, I never have to feel ..." Show more
"All facilities are so near - especially if I have to stop driving. Fantastic manager - Lin. Nothing too much trouble. Above all, I never have to feel lonely. There is always someone in the lounge to talk to if needed. Lovely people." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"All facilities are so near - especially if I have to stop driving. Fantastic manager - Lin. Nothing too much trouble. Above all, I never have to feel lonely. There is always someone in the lounge to talk to if needed. Lovely people." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Community, friendship, neighbourly are the three best words that sum up living at Sapphire Lodge. Everyone living here says that it feels like "Home"..." Show more
"Community, friendship, neighbourly are the three best words that sum up living at Sapphire Lodge. Everyone living here says that it feels like "Home" . As Lodge Manager it is a pleasure to come to work and be amongst the lovely people living at Sapphire Lodge." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Community, friendship, neighbourly are the three best words that sum up living at Sapphire Lodge. Everyone living here says that it feels like "Home" . As Lodge Manager it is a pleasure to come to work and be amongst the lovely people living at Sapphire Lodge." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
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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.
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
