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£190,000

1 bed flat for sale
Bilberry Place, Recreation Road, Bromsgrove B61

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Retirement
  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • No Onward Chain

  • One Bedroom Apartment

  • Retirement Property for the Over 70's

  • Modern Kitchen

  • Lounge/Diner with Balcony

  • Shower Room

  • Emergency Pull Cords Throughout

  • Gated Allocated Parking

  • Communal Gardens

  • Communal Lounge, Dining Room and Laundry Facilities

No onward chain - A beautifully presented one-bedroom second-floor retirement apartment for the over 70s, built to a high specification by McCarthy and Stone. This apartment offers a spacious lounge/diner, a modern kitchen, underfloor heating, and a wet room, while also enjoying lovely views and a balcony overlooking the gardens. Further highlights include allocated parking and access to communal facilities, including a lounge, dining room, and gardens. Ideally situated in Bromsgrove town centre, providing easy access to local amenities.

The property is approached via a gated entrance with allocated parking, also offering visitor spaces for added convenience.

Upon entering, the hallway leads to the lounge/diner, which features French doors opening onto the balcony. Adjoining the lounge is the modern kitchen/diner, equipped with an integrated oven, hob, and extractor. Further doors from the hallway provide access to the bedroom, which is complemented by fitted wardrobes. The hallway also leads to the shower room and two convenient storage cupboards, offering additional practicality.

The accommodation also features emergency pull cords throughout and secure entry system.

In addition, residents can enjoy access to a communal lounge, dining room, and laundry facilities. A variety of organised social activities are also available for those who wish to participate. Outside, the well-maintained communal garden features block-paved seating areas and paths, lawns with well-stocked flower beds, and fenced boundaries, offering a peaceful and inviting space to relax and enjoy.

Bilberry Place, located on Recreation Road is situated within close proximity to Bromsgrove town centre, where residents can easily access a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities. The area is also well-served by public transport links and is within easy reach to the M5, for easy access to surrounding cities like Birmingham and Worcester. Additionally, nearby parks and green spaces offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a great location.

Agent Note:
- Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability) - The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.
- Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 1 hour domestic assistance per week
• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

- Management charge: £8,325 per annum (approx.)
- Ground Rent: £435 per annum (approx.)
- Lease Length - 999 years from 2017.

Additional Information And Services - • Gfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Room Dimensions:

Lounge/Diner - 6.19m x 3.26m (20'3" x 10'8") max
Balcony - 2.73m x 1.52m (8'11" x 4'11")
Kitchen - 2.73m x 2.31m (8'11" x 7'6")
Bedroom - 4.15m x 3.01m (13'7" x 9'10") max
Shower Room - 2.99m x 1.95m (9'9" x 6'4") max

Please read the following: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute a contract or part of a contract in any way. We are not surveyors or conveyancing experts therefore we cannot and do not comment on the condition, issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make enquiries before carrying out any transactional decisions. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply that they are in full efficient working order, and they have not been tested. All dimensions are approximate. We are not liable for any loss arising from the use of these details.

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