Summary - 40, BILBERRY PLACE, RECREATION ROAD B61 8DT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Care-focused, social retirement living with balcony and extensive communal facilities.
- Balcony with attractive park views from living room
- Two double bedrooms; master with built-in wardrobe
- Underfloor electric heating and integrated kitchen appliances
- 24-hour on-site staffing, estates manager and emergency call system
- On-site restaurant, homeowners' lounge, guest suite and function room
- High annual service charge of £11,943.49
- Ground rent £510 per year; running costs higher than average
- Local area records higher crime levels despite secure entry systems
Set on the second floor of Bilberry Place, this well-presented two-bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable, low-maintenance living for those aged 70 and over. The living room opens onto a good-sized balcony with attractive park views, and the apartment includes a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms and a wet-room style shower plus a guest WC. Lifts serve all floors and there's ample built-in storage throughout.
Bilberry Place is a Retirement Living PLUS development with 24-hour on-site staffing, an estates manager, emergency call systems and a CQC-registered care team offering optional personal care packages. Communal amenities designed for social living include a homeowners' lounge, an on-site table-service restaurant, landscaped gardens, a guest suite and a function room — useful for visitors and organised activities.
Practical details that will matter to buyers: heating is electric with underfloor systems, broadband is available, and the long lease (999 years from 2017) provides security of tenure. However, the development carries a high service charge (£11,943.49 p.a.) and a £510 p.a. ground rent, which significantly affect running costs. The area records higher local crime levels, so the development’s secure camera entry and on-site staff are important reassurance features.
This apartment will suit purchasers seeking extra-care retirement living with social facilities and on-site support, and who prioritise convenience and safety over lower running costs. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the space, balcony views and the communal facilities on offer.
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