Property description
Situated within the sought after McCarthy & Stone development at Bilberry Place, this first floor, one bedroom retirement apartment combines comfort, practicality and style. Designed with a well thought out layout, the apartment offers a sense of space and light that truly stands out within the development. A particular highlight is the private south facing balcony, which enjoys views across the beautifully maintained communal gardens and provides a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Bilberry Place has been thoughtfully designed for independent retirement living for the over 70s, offering residents access to a range of communal facilities including a restaurant with freshly prepared meals, a residents’ lounge, landscaped gardens and a welcoming reception area. There is also a dedicated House Manager, secure entry system, lifts to all floors and guest accommodation available for visitors. Situated close to Bromsgrove town centre, the development is ideally placed for access to local shops, cafes, medical facilities and transport links, ensuring convenience is always close at hand.
The apartment itself offers generous and well-appointed accommodation with underfloor heating and you enter via a solid oak door with spy hole and letter box into a welcoming entrance hallway which leads to a spacious wet room with non-slip flooring, emergency pull cord, shower, WC, heated towel rail and vanity basin, a double bedroom with a south east facing double glazed window, a second emergency pull cord and fitted wardrobe, a walk in storage cupboard, a spacious open plan living/dining room with double glazed patio doors opening out to a south facing private balcony that overlooks the well maintained gardens and a modern fitted kitchen with integral electric oven, hob, extractor and fridge/freezer.
More detailed benefits of living at Bilberry Place are:
There is a camera door entry system that provides security and peace of mind.
A carpark that has the option for the owner to have an allocated space for a small yearly charge. Parking permits are available on a first come, first served basis.
A dining room, serving a variety of meals, with waitress service, is where you can meet up with other homeowners and perfect for those days that you don’t want to cook for yourself.
A function room which is a perfect space for smaller gatherings with your friends and family.
A homeowners' lounge which is a shared space where you can entertain visitors, socialise with your neighbours and make new friends.
There are stunning landscaped gardens for you to enjoy and plenty of outdoor furniture for you to sit and enjoy the outdoors with family, neighbours and friends.
A laundry room provides a practical space, equipped with several washing/drying machines for self-service use, with the option of a managed laundry service for those who prefer additional convenience.
A buggy store provides a safe and secure location to store and charge your mobility scooter if needed.
A guest suite is available to book, perfect for when friends or family come to visit. (Additional charge applies)
There is domestic assistance (one hour per week included in the service charge, additional hours by arrangement)
There are also personal care packages available if needed.
Broadband is available.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Tenure: Leasehold * 999 years from 1st Jan 2017
Service Charge £775 per month
Ground rent: included in the service charge
Breakdown of service charge:
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
EPC Rating: B
Council Tax Band: C
Approx. Floor Area: 64.8 sq m (698.0 sq ft)
For room measurements please refer to the floorplan.
*The property is believed to be leasehold. This will be verified during the legal process by the conveyancers.
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition, and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct at the time of publication. However, they are intended to give a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Guest Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
Services: Please note that we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. Accordingly, we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalizing their offer to purchase.
Photographs and particulars: Photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements, and distances given are approximate only.
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