2 bed flat for sale

Ravenshaw Court, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull B93

Expect to be impressed by this beautifully presented two-bedroom ground floor Retirement Living Plus apartment, exclusively designed for the over 70s and benefiting from a private patio area.

Situated within the highly sought-after Ravenshaw Court development, this superb apartment offers spacious, low-maintenance accommodation combined with the peace of mind that comes from tailored support and an on-site Estate Team. Residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle with access to excellent communal facilities, including a homeowners' lounge, landscaped gardens, a table-service restaurant, and a varied programme of social activities, all within a friendly and welcoming community.

An ideal opportunity to enjoy independent living with additional care and support available should it be required.

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 (fees apply - 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.

Apartment Overview

This beautifully presented ground floor retirement apartment offers spacious and well-planned accommodation throughout.

A welcoming entrance hallway provides access to a useful storage cupboard, together with a guest cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin. The generous living room enjoys an abundance of natural light, having an attractive feature fireplace with electric fire and with French doors opening directly onto a private patio and garden area. Ample space is provided for both living and dining furniture. Double doors lead through to the separate kitchen, which is fitted with a range of modern wall and base units, roll-edge work surfaces and integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer. There is also an easy-access oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood over, and an electronically operated window overlooking the gardens.

The principal bedroom is a spacious double room, tastefully decorated in neutral tones and benefiting from a built-in mirrored wardrobe. The second bedroom is another generously sized double room with a storage cupboard and offering excellent versatility and ideal as a guest bedroom, separate dining room, study or hobby room. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled wet room featuring a level-access shower, bath, WC and vanity unit with wash hand basin.

This attractive apartment forms part of a popular Retirement Living development and enjoys the added benefit of direct access to a patio area, creating a delightful space to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

The Restaurant/Bistro

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at Ravenshaw Court serves freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit. Take a look at our sample menu to see the delicious meals on offer - all at incredibly low prices.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Ravenshaw Court and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. Regular activities include; coffee mornings and afternoons, games nights, quiz and movie nights. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

Service Charge

What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• cqc Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

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

Annual Service Charge: £13,661.88 for the financial year ending 30/09/2027

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Lease Information

125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground rent: £510 annually
Ground rent review: 1st June 2030

Additional Information & Services

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

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.