Flat for sale in Ravenshaw Court, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull B93

** A beautifully presented two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment with private patio area**6 months service charge paid as an incentive (subject to agreed price).

The apartment benefits from underfloor heating with the accommodation briefly comprising of a lounge/diner with French doors opening out on to a patio area, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower and the convenience of a guest WC.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.

Ravenshaw Court

Situated within the leafy village of Bentley Heath, Ravenshaw Court is a stunning development of 51 one and two bedroom apartments, thoughtfully designed exclusively for the over 70s. Ravenshaw Court is one of McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living plus range (known previously as Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care. An Estate Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have. Within the service charge, homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week; however additional hour's can be arranged by prior arrangement. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team. In addition to the 1 hour's domestic assistance included in your service charge, there are an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise: Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication, Companionship (please speak to the Property Consultant for further details and a breakdown of charges). Bentley Heath has plenty of green spaces on offer as well as stunning views across the Warwickshire countryside, yet is also in a convenient location for your local amenities with Dorridge village centre less than a mile away, providing a supermarket, convenience store, gp surgery and retailers. Exclusive features available at Ravenshaw Court include; a stylish homeowners' lounge, a table-service restaurant serving hot lunches daily, secluded gardens maintained for you all year round, a function room, and a guest suite. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, if your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). With qualified staff on-site 24 hours a day, a 24-hour emergency call system and camera entry system in each apartment, you can rest assured in your new home. Public transport links are also strong in the area with Dorridge train station offering connection to Solihull in just 8 minutes, Warwick in 15 minutes and Stratford-upon-Avon in 30 minutes. The local bus service operates every half an hour to Dorridge, Knowle, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull and Birmingham - all from bus stops less than 300m from Ravenshaw Court. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Entrance Hall

A solid front door with spy hole and letter box leads into a welcoming entrance hallway. The security door entry and emergency intercom are situated here. Door off to large walk-in storage cupboard which houses the hot water tank. Further doors lead to the lounge, both bedrooms, bathroom and guest WC.

Living Room

A generous living room room with a modern feature fireplace and surround making this a great focal point for the room. Double glazed French doors lead out to a private patio area overlooking the mature gardens. Two ceiling light fittings. Sky+ TV point and telephone point. Power points. Having ample space for a lounge suite and a dining table if required.

Oak effect double doors with glazed panels lead to a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base storage units. Fitted roll edge work surfaces with tiled splash back. Integrated fridge/freezer. Four ringed ceramic hob with chrome extractor hood above. Easy access oven with ample space for a microwave above. A stainless steel sink unit sits beneath a double glazed electronically operated window. Tiled flooring.

Master Bedroom

Delightful master bedroom featuring a built in double wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. Ceiling light point. TV and telephone point.

Bathroom

Adjacent to the master bedroom is the fully tiled and fitted bathroom comprising of a low level bath, level access shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Slip resistant flooring.

Second Bedroom

A generously sized second double bedroom. Double glazed window. Central ceiling light point. TV point and a range of power points.

Guest Wc

A guest WC is conveniently located off the hallway comprising of a pedestal sink and low level wc. Slip resistant flooring.

Service Charge

• 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, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge: £11,647.20 per annum (up to financial year end 30/09/2024).

Lease Information

Lease term: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent : £510 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030

Parking

Permit parking available for a fee of £250 per annum. Subject to availability.

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage