Brooklands House, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16

Welcome to Apartment 44 at Brooklands House in Stafford, a beautifully presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment offering comfort, style and peace of mind in one of the area’s most desirable independent retirement communities. Exclusively for those aged 65 and over, Brooklands House is managed by Adlington Management Services and is designed to offer homeowners both independence and the reassurance of 24/7 on-site staff support.

From the moment you step inside this delightful home, you’re welcomed by a sense of space and quality. The entrance hall opens into a bright and elegantly appointed living room, which flows effortlessly into a dedicated dining area—perfect for everyday living or entertaining guests. The highlight of the room is undoubtedly the walk-out balcony, a tranquil spot overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee or an afternoon in the sun, this outdoor space is a true extension of the home and a rare gem.

The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully laid out, providing all the practical features needed for independent living in a contemporary style. Both bedrooms are generously sized doubles, each offering comfort and versatility. The shower room features level access and anti-slip flooring, combining safety with sleek design. There is also a practical utility cupboard and a separate, spacious storage room, ensuring everything has its place and your living space remains calm and uncluttered. The apartment has been maintained to an exemplary decorative standard throughout, allowing its new owners to move in and begin enjoying life immediately.

Living at Brooklands House is about so much more than just your apartment. It’s about being part of a community where you can enjoy the best of both worlds—privacy and independence, with the option to socialise and engage as much or as little as you choose. The beautifully landscaped gardens provide a peaceful setting to relax or chat with neighbours, while the communal areas bring people together in a natural and friendly way.

The development offers a range of thoughtfully curated facilities to enhance daily life, including a table-service restaurant for nutritious, freshly prepared meals, a stylish homeowners’ lounge, and an activity studio where residents can take part in various events and hobbies. Visiting family and friends are well catered for with a dedicated guest suite, and everyday essentials are made easier thanks to an on-site hairdressing salon and secure storage for mobility scooters and bicycles.

At its heart, Brooklands House supports an independent lifestyle, removing the worries of property maintenance while offering the reassurance that help is always available if ever needed. It’s a setting where homeowners can continue to live life on their own terms, surrounded by like-minded individuals and supported by a caring, professional team.

Apartment 44 offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a relaxed and secure retirement in a beautifully appointed home with that all-important garden outlook. It’s a place where you can truly feel at home—comfortable, connected and free to live life exactly as you choose.

Entrance Hallway

Composite door to communal hallway. Double doors opening onto a Utility Area comprising of space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and shelving/storage space. A further storage area housing the energy efficient hot water cylinder. Living room, two bedrooms, guest cloakroom and bathroom off.

Living Through Dining Room

6.94m x 3.44m (22' 9" x 11' 3") uPVC double glazed double doors leading onto the walk on balcony. Electric feature fireplace. Electric storage heater. Kitchen off.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.40m (10' 4" x 7' 10") uPVC double glazed window with electric open/close function. A range of wall, drawer and base units with roll top preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel one and half bowl sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a four ring electric hob with stainless steel splashback and extraction hood. Chrome recessed downlights.

Principle Bedroom

4.44m x 2.90m (14' 7" x 9' 6") uPVC double glazed window. Built in wardrobes. Electric radiator.

Bedroom Two

4.44m x 3.02m (14' 7" x 9' 11") uPVC double glazed window. Electric Radiator.

Shower Room

2.55m x 2m (8' 4" x 6' 7") 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

3.44m x 1.25m (11' 3" x 4' 1")

Service and well-being 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;

£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 2025:

2 bedroom – £1,805.06

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...