Low‑maintenance first-floor retirement apartment with onsite manager and communal facilities..
First-floor, westerly-facing two-bedroom retirement apartment
A purpose-built two-bedroom retirement apartment on the first floor with a westerly aspect, ideal for someone seeking low-maintenance living close to Redditch town centre. The McCarthy Stone development provides a staffed House Manager during core hours, a communal lounge with Wi‑Fi, gated resident parking and a 24‑hour emergency call system for added peace of mind.
Internally the apartment offers a comfortable living room, separate fitted kitchen, two bedrooms (including a main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe) and a fully tiled shower room. Ample in‑apartment storage and a dedicated utility cupboard with washer/dryer space help keep daily life convenient.
Service and security are strengths here: CCTV, camera entry and covered communal running costs (heating and lighting of communal areas, exterior maintenance, water rates and buildings insurance) are included in the annual service charge. The long lease (999 years from 2019) reduces typical leasehold concerns.
Notable costs and location factors to consider: the annual service charge (£3,685.56) and ground rent (£495 pa) are material ongoing expenses. The development sits in an area recorded as having high crime levels and higher deprivation indicators, so prospective buyers should review local safety and community services. There is no private garden — communal landscaped grounds are provided instead.