1 bed flat for sale

Bilberry Place, Recreation Road, Bromsgrove B61

A delightful one-bedroom Retirement Living Plus apartment, located on the first floor with lift access to all levels, set within our Bilberry Place development by McCarthy Stone for the over 70s.

Beautifully presented throughout, this apartment must be viewed to fully appreciate the quality and comfort on offer. The accommodation briefly comprises a generous living room with French doors opening onto a walk-out balcony overlooking attractive communal gardens. There is a contemporary fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, a spacious double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe, and a wet-room style shower room featuring a level-access shower.

**Ask us about our Part Exchange service – designed to make your move smoother and eliminate the stress of selling your current home.**

Bilberry Place

In the heart of Bromsgrove, nestled between several large expanses of green space, is home to Billbery Place, one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living plus developments (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care. The development consists of 26 one-bed and 32 two-bed apartments, all of which benefit from underfloor heating, spacious living spaces with ample storage and a range of features to make daily living easier, including non-slip bathroom flooring and raised sockets and ovens. An Estate's Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite cqc registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system. The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over. Located in the core of Bromsgrove, there are a fabulous range of restaurants, cafes and other eateries, as well as a variety of pubs and bars and a whole host of both high-street favourites and independent boutiques within very close proximity. Bromsgrove is also home to a number of supermarkets, several banks, a post office, hairdressers and solicitors, as well as a medical centre and a pharmacy. The town is easily accessible by both road and public transport. With the M5 and M42 motorways just over a mile from the development site, and the local train station also just a mile and a half away, you and those you love won’t have any problem travelling to and from your new retirement apartment.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Entrance Hall

A solid oak door with spy hole and letter box. Ceiling light fitting. Security door entry speech module and emergency intercom. A useful storage cupboard offers storage space and houses the boiler which supplies underfloor heating as well as hot water.

Living Room

A generous living room having ample space for dining is complemented by double glazed French doors opening to a balcony with views over the grounds, Three ceiling light fittings. TV point and telephone point. Power points. Part glazed single wooden door leads to the kitchen

Kitchen

Modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base storage units. Fitted roll edge work surfaces with splash back. Integrated fridge/freezer. Four ringed ceramic hob with chrome extractor hood above, Stainless steal sink. Easy access mid level oven, with space above for a microwave.

Bedroom

A double bedroom offering neutral decor. Built in mirror fronted wardrobe. Ceiling light fitting. TV and telephone point. Double glazed window. Emergency pull-cord.

Shower Room

A purpose built wet room comprising; shower with shower curtain; wall mounted WC with concealed cistern; vanity unit wash hand basin with fitted mirror and light above. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• 1 hour domestic assistance per week
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estate Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual service charge: £8,929.81 for financial year ending 30/06/26.

Ground Rent

Ground rent - £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2032

Lease Length

999 years from 1st Jan 2017

Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability

The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Additional Services And Information

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage