Brook Court, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove

A beautifully presented third floor retirement apartment with Juliet balcony lift access communal gardens and resident facilities for the over 65's.

Flat 51 Brook Court is a third floor retirement home with lift access combining independence with communal support. The spacious living and dining room has a feature fireplace and French doors to a Juliet balcony. The well equipped kitchen includes integrated appliances while two double bedrooms provide built in storage and flexible space. The bathroom offers both a bath and walk in shower. Residents enjoy communal lounge dining and hobbies rooms an on site restaurant landscaped gardens and a gated car park all within walking distance of Bromsgrove High Street.

• Well presented retirement home with lift access two bedrooms and sociable living spaces.

• Feature fireplace and Juliet balcony enhance the generous living and dining room.

• Landscaped communal gardens with lawn patio and seating.

• Gated residents’ car park provides allocated and visitor parking.

• Assisted living development within easy reach of Bromsgrove High Street and community amenities.

The kitchen
Designed for practical meal preparation the kitchen includes a range of wood fronted base and wall cabinets. Integrated appliances include an electric hob oven fridge freezer and washer dryer. A stainless steel sink sit beneath a large front facing window and a door connects directly through to the living and dining room for effortless entertaining.

The living and dining room
Serving as the heart of the home this generous space is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. French doors open to a Juliet balcony and a feature fireplace with an electric fire creates a focal point. A glazed door links to the kitchen and the room flows back to the hallway.

The hallway
The central hallway welcomes you into the apartment and links all principal rooms. Two built in storage cupboards provide space for coats and household essentials. From here you can access the living spaces bedrooms and bathroom.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom provides a restful retreat. It includes fitted wardrobes and a generous window that looks over the court. Its position off the hallway ensures peace and privacy.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom offers versatility for guests hobbies or as a study. A front facing window brings in light and a coved ceiling adds a traditional finish. Located next to the primary bedroom it is easily accessed from the hall.

The bathroom
The bathroom caters for both bathing and showering needs. It features a walk in shower area with grab rail a separate bath and a low level WC and basin set into a vanity unit. Tiling to the walls completes the clean finish.

The communal area
Residents benefit from a variety of shared facilities. A light filled communal lounge with architectural pillars and a feature fireplace provides a comfortable setting for social events. Adjacent is a dining room and a hobbies room with large windows lining the external walls. Brook Court also offers a subsidised restaurant for daily lunches and a guest suite for visiting family complementing the busy social programme.

The communal garden
Outside residents can enjoy landscaped communal gardens. Expanses of lawn are bordered by mature trees and hedging while a paved terrace offers seating. A path meanders alongside the building and a wooden footbridge crosses a planted bed.

The driveway and parking
Approaching Brook Court a gated driveway leads to the residents’ car park. Brick pillars and wrought iron gates provide secure access and there is a designated accessible bay. Parking spaces are set around the entrance with pathways leading to the main doors.

Agent Note

The apartment is leasehold with a 999 year lease from 2003. The current service charge is £746.48 per month and the annual ground rent is £449.10. There is also a Covenant fee of £75 plus VAT and an Administration fee of £180 payable on sale. Prospective purchasers should be aware that occupancy is restricted to those aged 65 and over. Pets are permitted subject to the terms of the lease.

Location
Bromsgrove is a popular market town in north Worcestershire with a good choice of high street shops supermarkets cafés and restaurants. Brook Court enjoys a convenient setting within easy reach of the town centre meaning residents can readily access amenities healthcare facilities and public transport connections. The local area is well served by road links including the A38 and the nearby M5 and there are regular bus services. Beautiful parks and countryside surround the town offering opportunities for gentle walks and outdoor leisure. Bromsgrove train station offers services to Birmingham and Worcester.

Services
The property benefits from mains gas electricity water and drainage.

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 1800 Mbps and upload speeds up to 220 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile coverage likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (source: Ofcom).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast)
According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Council tax band D

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.