Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2JD
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,011 sq ft
94 sq m
Key features
- Grade II Listed converted apartment with high ceilings and many restored original features
- Hatt high gloss handleless and soft close kitchens
- Luxury Roca sanitaryware and anti-slip porcelain floor tiles, with underfloor heating to wet areas
- Elegant communal areas, including lounge, library, restaurant, gym, bar, salon and craft room
- Woodland walk and beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens and grounds
- Exclusive independent living for the over 60s
- Support and care when needed
- 24-hour staffing and guest suite for visitors
- Viewing by appointment only
- Call for details of current offer(s)
Description
Located within the charming Stables building with views towards the leady village entrance, this two double bedroom apartment features a flexible, open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining space that is ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom benefits from a bright private ensuite.
The lifestyle
At Mount Battenhall, you can have a new beginning - the opportunity and freedom to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. The luxurious homes, excellent facilities and unique environment are all you need for independent, carefree living.
Village life at Mount Battenhall can be as relaxed or as active as you choose, with an excellent range of facilities offering every opportunity for a full and varied retirement. These include a lounge, Allsopp's Bar, drawing room, Spriggs' Restaurant, library, crafts room, hair and beauty salon, gym, and beautiful landscaped grounds.
The social activities, in which you can choose to participate or not, as you wish, range from interest groups, such a local history and gardening, to quizzes, wine-tastings and cookery classes. Enjoy the many special events too, such as talks from visiting speakers and trips to local attractions, and the annual Pimm's on the Patio, summer barbecue, festive black-tie dinner and wonderful Christmas and New Year parties.
The buildings
Battenhall House is a stunning Grade II* Listed Italianate mansion which has been beautifully refurbished to accommodate some apartments and the extensive communal facilities, and the space is both impressive and welcoming.
Other existing buildings - the Stable Block, The Gatehouse and Gardener's Cottage - have been similarly carefully restored to provide delightful character homes, alongside three new-build villas housing further one and two bedroom apartments.
The very best materials have been used to create both communal areas and individual properties that are elegant, stylish, luxurious and comfortable.
All properties benefit from a 10-year home warranty provided by the NHBC or Checkmate (new-build and conversion properties respectively).
The grounds
Owners at Mount Battenhall will enjoy attractive, peaceful surroundings with beautifully landscaped grounds and generous outside spaces, offering a delightful setting with lawns and gardens to enjoy.
Location
Mount Battenhall benefits from a tranquil and leafy environment, but with proximity to the many amenities and rich culture of Worcester city centre, which is about a mile away. Worcester offers all the shops, cafés, restaurants and conveniences you'd expect, any many leisure facilities both within the city and nearby.
Visit Worcester's beautiful historic cathedral or the City Art Gallery and Museum, browse in the many and varied independent shops and well-known retailers, or enjoy a drink and a meal in any one of large selection of food outlets.
Not far from the city, Perry Wood Nature Reserve, Greyfriars' House and Gardens and Huntingdon Hall are all wonderful destinations for a relaxing day out, watch cricket at the County Cricket Club, or have a flutter on the horses at the famous Worcester Racecourse.
Support and care
Mount Battenhall's 24-hour on-site staff are there to help with day-to-day tasks and provide the comfort of knowing that someone is always on hand, giving you the freedom to really live life to the full.
All members of the team at Mount Battenhall are chosen for both their ability and character and they are dedicated to supporting owners introduction to and ongoing life in the village community.
1½ hours' domestic assistance is included within the monthly fee (see below) and additional domestic, personal or domiciliary care can be arranged.*
Guest accommodation
At Mount Battenhall, we understand the importance of spending time with family and friends - unrushed, quality time - and we enable all owners/occupiers to do this by offering guest accommodation** when arranged in advance.
Staffing
On-site staff, including a concierge service, are available 24 hours a day, adding the convenience and reassurance of day-to-day assistance and the peace of mind afforded by a secure environment.
Operator
The community is operated by Enterprise Retirement Living, which is an Approved Operator under the Associated Retirement Community Operators' Consumer Code (see arcouk.org for more information).
Lease details
Properties at Mount Battenhall are held on 250-year reducing leases from 1 July 2020 from ERL (Worcester) Limited, Scutches Barn, 17 High Street, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4LT (registered in England & Wales, No: 10780048).
Annual Monthly Fee 2024 - For more information, see The Monthly Fee document.
1 bedroom property £8,795 (£732.92 per month).
2 bedroom property £9,345 (£778.75 per month).
Charges when leaving or selling the property
A Deferred Development Payment of 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14% or 16% of the selling price (occupancy of up to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years, 3 to 4 years, 4 to 5 years, 5 to 6 years and over respectively) is payable to ERL (Worcester) Limited on any sale or re-assignment of the lease.
Other
All properties are leasehold and are subject to monthly fees. Event fees apply on any disposal.
Some images may be computer generated and photos may not necessarily be of the specific property for sale. As such, they are only indicative of the village and its buildings and grounds.
* These are not covered by the monthly fee and are subject to additional fees and separate agreements.
** Incurs a charge and includes breakfast.
Tenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
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Ask developer
Mount Battenhall Retirement Village- Luxury one and two bedroom retirement properties
- High quality specification
- Elegant communal areas
- Support and care when needed
Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2JD
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Worcester Shrub Hill Station1.0 miles
- Worcester Foregate Street Station1.2 miles
- Worcestershire Parkway Station2.6 miles
About the development
Mount Battenhall Retirement Village
Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2JD
About Enterprise Retirement Living
We are Enterprise Retirement Living.
We create the setting for the life you want, with the care and support you need. You’ll soon discover we have a very special team. We’re deeply committed to our property owners and value the wonderful friendships we’ve built and the sense of belonging that’s so palpable in our villages.
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU
Our ethos
We put you at the heart of everything we do. We start by listening, getting to understand you: your passions, your priorities, your goals, your values, your plans, and what exactly it will take to fulfil the life you want. Then we look after you at every step, offering a consistent, reliable and personal service whenever you need us.
Dependable quality
We’re proud to have designed and built characterful retirement residences. During the past decade we’ve restored and revived historic buildings, and complemented them with sensitively designed, elegant and luxurious new properties, with superior craftsmanship and quality of furnishings.
ERL care
Our exceptional staff are selected for both their skills and their personalities. We are committed to helping owners become part of a community where there is always someone to talk to and an activity to enjoy.
Try before you buy
A one or two night stay in one of our fully-equipped, furnished guest suites is the ideal way to get a real experience of life in an ERL retirement village.
Our guest suites are fully representative of the level of luxury you can expect from our properties, and all village facilities and events will be open to you, giving you the opportunity to meet some of your potential neighbours. When you arrive, you will be welcomed by a member of the team, who will show you around and ensure that you have everything you need to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. You will have the chance to join in with any events taking place, such as quiz nights, coffee mornings and musical events. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Our villages offer the privacy and independence of a self-contained home and the sociability and security of a village community. Try Before You Buy provides the opportunity to discover this special lifestyle for yourself.
Please contact us to find out more and arrange your stay.
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