Summary - Flat 40 Thorneycroft, Wood Road, WOLVERHAMPTON WV6 8PR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable, low-maintenance living with 24-hour support near village amenities.
Dual-aspect living room with Juliette balcony and lots of natural light
Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
Level-access shower with slip-resistant flooring
24-hour on-site staffing, emergency call system and homeowners' lounge
On-site bistro, guest suite and 1 hour domestic assistance weekly included
Annual service charge £9,875.59 (expensive) and ground rent £435 pa
Electric underfloor heating and parking by allocated permit (subject to availability)
This bright second-floor one-bedroom apartment sits within Thorneycroft, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development for the over-70s. The corner position and dual-aspect living room with French doors to a Juliette balcony bring generous natural light into a comfortable living and dining space. The modern fitted kitchen has integrated appliances and the apartment has been recently redecorated with new carpets.
The double bedroom includes a useful walk-in wardrobe and the shower room features level-access showering and slip-resistant flooring for safer bathing. The building offers 24-hour on-site staffing, an emergency call system, an on-site bistro, homeowners’ lounge, guest suite and one hour’s domestic assistance per week included in the service charge — all designed to support independent retirement living with added reassurance.
Practical points to note: this is a leasehold property with a long lease (999 years from 2017) and an annual service charge of £9,875.59, plus ground rent of £435. Heating is electric underfloor heating and parking is by allocated space subject to availability and an additional fee. These running costs and communal charges are important to factor into ongoing affordability.
Located in Tettenhall village, the development is close to shops, eateries and regular bus services into Wolverhampton city centre. For someone seeking low-maintenance, supported retirement living with social on-site facilities and recent internal updating, this apartment offers a ready-to-move-into option. Those prioritising lower annual charges or alternative heating systems should consider the service and utility implications before viewing.
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