Summary - 21, BILBERRY PLACE, RECREATION ROAD B61 8DT
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance one-bed retirement apartment with on-site care and social facilities.
Underfloor electric heating and built-in storage throughout
One-hour domestic help included weekly; extra care available (CQC registered)
24-hour staffing, emergency alarms and secure camera entry
Walk-out balcony with views over landscaped communal gardens
Service charge high at £8,929.81 pa (significant ongoing cost)
Ground rent £435 pa; age requirement to purchase is 70+ years
Long lease remaining (999 years from Jan 2017)
Parking permits available subject to availability, fee usually £250 pa
This one-bedroom Retirement Living PLUS apartment on the first floor offers low-hassle living with extensive on-site care and communal facilities. The development provides 24-hour staffing, emergency call systems, a table-service restaurant, homeowners' lounge, guest suite and landscaped gardens — suited for someone wanting social convenience and support close to hand.
The apartment itself is comfortable and practical: a generous living room with French doors to a walk-out balcony, a fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, and a purpose-built wet room with non-slip flooring. Features such as electric underfloor heating, raised sockets and an allocated hour of domestic assistance per week are aimed at easier day-to-day living.
Be clear on the running costs and purchase conditions. The annual service charge is £8,929.81 (financial year ending 30/06/26), and ground rent is £435 pa. There is an age condition of 70+ to buy here. While the long lease (999 years from 2017) is excellent, the high service charge is a material ongoing cost to budget for.
Overall, this apartment will suit downsizers and those wanting an assisted-living environment with on-site care options. It offers convenience, social amenities and practical safety features, but the premium service charge and age restriction are important considerations when deciding to view.
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