Walk-out balcony and second-floor position with natural light
Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including level-access wetroom
Car parking space included in sale
On-site 24-hour staffing, bistro restaurant and guest suite
One hour domestic assistance included weekly in service charge
Service charge very high: £13,080.75 per annum
Ground rent £510 pa; 999-year lease from 2021
Electric room heating only — potential for higher running costs
This two-bedroom, two-bath retirement apartment at Balshaw Court offers almost-as-new accommodation designed for independent over-70s. Positioned on the second floor with a walk-out balcony and included car parking, the apartment provides practical, comfortable living with generous storage and a modern fitted kitchen.
Balshaw Court is a Retirement Living PLUS development with on-site 24-hour staffing, a bistro-style restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and guest suite. One hour of domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge and additional personal care packages are available from the on-site CQC-registered care agency.
Buyers should note the substantial service charge (£13,080.75 pa) and annual ground rent (£510). Heating is electric room heaters (no gas), which can increase running costs. The development was built recently and benefits from full-fibre broadband and mobility-scooter charging/storage, but local crime levels are reported as high.
Overall this is a good-value, low-maintenance step-down or downsizing opportunity for those seeking a secure, community-oriented retirement setting with on-site care options and social facilities.
