Brooklands House, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16

Discover the ideal blend of independence and community at Brooklands House. Positioned on the first floor at the end of the building, this low maintenance, one-bedroom, well-designed apartment offers privacy and lovely garden views from the Juliet balcony. Accessibility is effortless, with two lifts and staircases for added convenience and peace of mind.

The apartment features an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, creating a welcoming space for relaxation and socialising. The double bedroom includes built-in wardrobes, offering ample storage, and the modern shower room is designed with level, anti-slip flooring for safety. A dedicated utility room further enhances the functionality of this thoughtfully arranged layout, making it ideal for comfortable, independent living.

Brooklands House provides a wealth of communal amenities to enrich homeowners lives, including a table-service restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, a homeowners’ lounge, an activity studio, a therapy suite, and an on-site hair salon. The community is managed by Adlington Management Services with staff on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, homeowners enjoy full independence, knowing support is readily available when needed.

This community is designed to offer the perfect balance between independence and connection, with a range of activities and social opportunities, residents can engage as much or as little as they like in a safe, supportive environment. Located in the heart of Stafford, Brooklands House offers easy access to the charm and convenience of this historic town. Stafford features beautiful parks, such as the renowned Victoria Park along the River Sow, and landmarks like Stafford Castle. The town has a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as excellent transportation links to major cities like Birmingham and Manchester. Apartment 30 at Brooklands House offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling and active retirement in a vibrant, friendly community in Stafford.

Open Plan Living/Dining Room/Kitchen

Entering the home through the composite front door leading onto the open plan area.

Living through Dining Area

2.39m (maximum) x 4.38m (maximum) (7' 10" x 14' 4") uPVC double glazed double doors with Juliet balcony offering views over the gardens. Recessed downlights. Open plan to kitchen.

Kitchen

1.88m (maximum) x 2.7m (maximum) (6' 2" x 8' 10") The modern fitted kitchen provides a range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with a preparation surface incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an undercounter fridge with freezer compartment, four ring electric hob with stainless steel splash-back and extraction hood, an electric oven and microwave.

Double Bedroom

2.5m (maximum) x 3.04m (maximum) (8' 2" x 10' 0") uPVC double glazed window. Built in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors.

Shower Room

1.52m x 2.27m (5' 0" x 7' 5") Suite comprising of a level wet room shower, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and inset WC. Anti-slip flooring. Chrome ladder style radiator.

Storage/Utility Cupboard

1m x 1.52m (3' 3" x 5' 0")

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and flora without the concerns of having responsibility of the upkeep. Parking is provided with home owner on site parking.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All homeowners living at Brooklands House, Stafford contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as;

* The provision of a daily restaurant service which enables homeowners to enjoy a delicious freshly prepared meal at exceptionally good value
* Communal cleaning and maintenance
* Grounds and garden maintenance
* External window cleaning
* Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
* 24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Service and Well-being Charges at Brooklands House

2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Stafford are;

1 bed – £188.62
2 bed – £188.62
3 bed – £188.62

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Ground Rent

Adlington communities provide extensive communal facilities, such as the lounge, restaurant and commercial kitchen, coffee lounge and hairdressing salon, staff rooms, management offices and the mobility scooter store, as well as landscaped gardens and grounds. It is these facilities along with the 24-hour on-site support which makes your new home likely to be suitable for your whole life, without the need to move to a care home. This is a major benefit to well-being, peace of mind and independence and, if it avoids care home fees, also has considerable financial advantages.

Annual Ground Rent charges 2024:

1 bedroom – £722.02

The Ground Rent is due annually from 1st January and will be reviewed every year in line with the Retail Price Index (with a minimum increase of 1% and a maximum of 4%).

Building Reserve Fund

While the day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and facilities is covered by the Service and Well-being Charge, which is kept as low as possible to leave homeowners with maximum disposable income, major capital costs and refurbishment are not included.

It is important that maintenance is kept to the highest standards for all to enjoy, and to cover any major works, a fee of 0.5% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of ownership will be levied when you sell on your apartment. A contribution to the Building Reserve Fund is also collected through the Service and Well-being Charge.

The Building Reserve Fund will build up over time so that money is available to pay for capital costs as they occur e.g replacement lifts, restaurant kitchen equipment, the building’s roof and car park etc. This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the p...