Summary - Apartment 23 Ravenshaw Court, 73, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, SOLIHULL B93 8NA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with patio and full communal facilities..
Ground-floor one-bedroom with private patio and pleasant garden outlook
Long lease: 115 years remaining (125-year term from 2015)
Vendor paying ground rent for 12 months (current offer)
Service charge high: £9,796.43 per year (includes 1hr weekly domestic)
24-hour on-site staff, Estate Manager and CQC-registered care packages
Integrated kitchen appliances; electric underfloor heating and wet room
Parking by permit (approx. £250pa) and additional care hours cost extra
Age restriction: residents must be 70 years or over
This well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment at Ravenshaw Court sits on the ground floor and opens directly onto a private patio with attractive garden outlooks. The living room is generous enough for seating and dining, and the modern fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances for immediate use. The apartment benefits from underfloor electric heating and a purpose-built wet room with level access and grab rails.
Ravenshaw Court is a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living PLUS development offering on-site support and social facilities designed for over-70s living. Residents have access to a homeowners’ lounge, licensed restaurant, guest suite, function room and landscaped gardens. An Estate Manager and 24-hour on-site staff provide daily oversight, and optional personal care packages are available from the CQC-registered YourLife team.
Practical details are favourable for peace of mind: a long lease (115 years remaining), superfast broadband, mains utilities and a camera entry system. The vendor is offering to cover the ground rent for the next 12 months. Public transport is convenient, with Dorridge station nearby and frequent local buses, while Dorridge village amenities are less than a mile away.
There are important costs and conditions to note. The annual service charge is high at £9,796.43 (financial year to 30/09/2025) and covers many communal services including one hour’s domestic assistance weekly; further care and domestic hours carry additional fees. Ground rent is £425 per annum (next review 2030). Purchase is restricted to buyers aged 70 or over, and parking operates via a permit scheme (approx. £250pa, subject to availability).
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