Brooklands House, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16

Ground-floor retirement living with a private patio, independence and friendship on your doorstep

Situated in an enviable ground-floor position at Brooklands House in Stafford, Apartment 25 offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a more relaxed and manageable lifestyle within an established independent retirement community exclusively for people aged 55 and over.

This well-maintained one-bedroom apartment provides a comfortable home designed around the convenience of low-maintenance living, with the added appeal of a personal patio area. Combining the privacy of your own home with the reassurance of a welcoming community and a dedicated team available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it offers an appealing balance of independence, companionship, and peace of mind.

The ground-floor location is a particularly attractive feature, providing convenient access without the need to use stairs within the development to reach the apartment. The personal patio offers an additional space to enjoy, providing the opportunity to step outside for some fresh air or spend time relaxing outdoors. For those seeking a home that is easier to manage while retaining the pleasure of having their own private space, Apartment 25 is well worth considering.

A welcoming community with friendship on your doorstep

Brooklands House offers much more than an apartment. It has been designed to provide a friendly and supportive environment where homeowners can enjoy their independence while benefiting from opportunities to socialise and build lasting friendships.

The development's communal facilities provide welcoming spaces in which to meet neighbours, spend time with friends and enjoy the benefits of community life. Whether you enjoy a conversation over a meal, relaxing in the homeowners' lounge or taking part in activities, there are opportunities to be as sociable as you wish, while always having the privacy of your own apartment to return to.

The on-site restaurant offers the convenience of dining within the development either at lunch or in the evening, while the communal lounge provides a comfortable setting for meeting others and enjoying a change of scene. Additional facilities, including the spa suite, further contribute to the lifestyle on offer, making it easier to enjoy everyday comforts close to home.

For many homeowners, the reassurance of having friendly neighbours nearby and opportunities for companionship can be just as valuable as the practical benefits of a retirement apartment. It is a lifestyle that can help reduce the isolation sometimes associated with living alone, while leaving you free to choose how you spend your time.

Independence with reassurance for the future

One of the greatest advantages of independent retirement living at Brooklands House is the confidence that comes from knowing support is available should it be needed. A dedicated on-site team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing reassurance for homeowners and their families.

This allows you to continue enjoying your own routines, welcoming visitors, coming, and going as you please, with the comfort of knowing that assistance is close at hand. It is not about giving up independence, but about creating an environment in which you can maintain it for longer, with the added security of a team on-site around the clock.

The development is managed by Adlington Management Services, helping maintain the communal environment and facilities so that homeowners can spend less time worrying about the upkeep of shared areas and more time enjoying their home and lifestyle.

For those considering downsizing from a larger property, Apartment 25 offers the opportunity to simplify everyday life. With a manageable one-bedroom home, a private patio and a welcoming community, there is more freedom to enjoy hobbies, spend time with family and friends or simply take a more relaxed approach to daily living.

Enjoying life in Stafford

Brooklands House is situated in Stafford, a historic county town offering a range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities. The town provides opportunities to enjoy familiar routines, meet friends and explore the local area, while transport connections offer access to surrounding towns and further afield.

Choosing a retirement apartment here allows you to maintain your connection with the wider community while enjoying the additional convenience and reassurance that come with living within a dedicated retirement development.

A manageable home and a more rewarding lifestyle

Apartment 25 presents an appealing opportunity for anyone seeking to make their next move into a home that offers simplicity, independence, and peace of mind. Its enviable ground-floor position, personal patio and low-maintenance one-bedroom accommodation combine with the wider benefits of life at Brooklands House to create a home where everyday living can be both convenient and fulfilling.

With friendship on your doorstep, communal facilities to enjoy and a dedicated team available around the clock, Brooklands House offers the reassurance of a supportive community without compromising the freedom of having a home of your own. Apartment 25 is an opportunity to embrace a new chapter, with more time to enjoy the things that matter and the confidence of knowing that support is available whenever it is needed.

Open Plan Living/Dining Room

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

Living through Dining Area

4.38m (maximum) x 2.39m (maximum) (14' 4" x 7' 10")
uPVC double glazed double doors leading onto the walk personal patio area. Recessed downlights. Kitchen off.

Kitchen Area

2.70m (maximum) x 1.88m (maximum) (8' 10" x 6' 2")
The modern fitted kitchen provides a range of contemporary wall, drawer and base units with a roll top preparation surface incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an undercounter fridge, four ring electric hob with stainless steel splash-back and extraction hood, an electric oven and microwave.

Double Bedroom

3.04m (maximum) x 2.50m (maximum) (10' 0" x 8' 2")
uPVC double glazed window.

Shower Room

2.27m x 1.52m (7' 5" x 5' 0")
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

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

2026/27 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Stafford are;

1 bed – £201 weekly / £871 monthly

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 2026:

1 bedroom – £771.15

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.