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For saleReduced 15 Oct 2026
£169,950

Bilberry Place, Recreation Road, Bromsgrove, B61 8DT

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 31 Jan 2025 · price reduced 15 Oct 2026 · Bromsgrove

How the price compares

This home£169,950
Median 1 bed in B61£170k14 homes listed · £197 per sq ft
Difference-0%in line with the area

Key features

  • A Delightful One Bed Apartment with Balcony
  • McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus for Over 70's
  • Estates Manager + 24-hour on-site staffing
  • 24-hour emergency call systems
  • On-site Table Service Restaurant
  • Domestic assistance (one hour per week included in the service charge, additional hours by arrangement)
  • Personal care packages available from the CQC registered YourLife team
  • Homeowners' lounge & Landscaped gardens
  • Guest suite + Function room
  • Secure camera entry system

About this home

* A Beautifully Presented ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT*

Part of McCarthy Stones Retirement Living PLUS range for over 70's.

The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, spacious living room with French doors to a generous walk out balcony with attractive outlook. A double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a generous shower room. Fixtures, light fittings and curtains are included.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.

Bilberry Place - In the heart of Bromsgrove, nestled between several large expanses of green space, is home to Billbery Place, one of McCarthy & Stones Retirement Living PLUS developments (formally Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide its homeowners' with extra care.

The development consists of 26 one-bed and 32 two-bed apartments, all of which benefit from underfloor heating, spacious living spaces with ample storage and a range of features to make daily living easier, including non-slip bathroom flooring and raised sockets and ovens. An Estate's Manager is on hand to manage the day to day running of the development and attend to any queries you may have.

Within the service charge homeowners are allocated 1 hour's domestic assistance per week, however, additional hours can be arranged by prior appointment. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - these are provided by the onsite CQC registered care team. For your reassurance the development has 24-Hour on-site staffing, secure camera entry systems and 24-Hour emergency call system.

The development has a homeowners' lounge which is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability) which has an en-suite shower room, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV. For added convenience there is an onsite waitress service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday at an additional subsidized cost. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Located in the core of Bromsgrove, there are a fabulous range of restaurants, cafes and other eateries, as well as a variety of pubs and bars and a whole host of both high-street favourites and independent boutiques within very close proximity. Bromsgrove is also home to a number of supermarkets, several banks, a post office, hairdressers and solicitors, as well as a medical centre and a pharmacy.

The town is easily accessible by both road and public transport. With the M5 and M42 motorways just over a mile from the development site, and the local train station also just a mile and a half away, you and those you love won’t have any problem travelling to and from your new retirement apartment.

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Entrance Hall - A solid oak door with spy hole and letter box leads into a welcoming entrance hallway. Ceiling light fitting. Security door entry speech module and emergency intercom. Walk in storage cupboard. Additional cupboard housing the boiler which supplies the hot water

Living Room - A generous living room offering space for dining. Double glazed French doors lead to a walk out balcony with attractive views. Two ceiling light fittings. TV point and telephone point. Power points. Part glazed double wooden doors lead to the kitchen.

Kitchen - Modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss wall and base storage units. Fitted roll edge work surfaces with splash back. Integrated fridge/freezer. Four ringed ceramic hob with chrome extractor hood above. Easy access mid level oven, with space above for a microwave. The stainless steel sink unit sits beneath a double glazed window which is opened and closed via an electric switch.

Bedroom One - A good sized double bedroom with built in mirror fronted wardrobe. Ceiling light fitting. TV and telephone point. Double glazed window. Emergency pull-cord.

Shower Room - A purpose built wet room comprising; shower with shower curtain rail; wall mounted WC with concealed cistern; vanity unit wash hand basin with fitted mirror and light above. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 1 hour domestic assistance per week • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24 hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge: £9,395.04 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/27).

Lease Length - 999 years from 1st Jan 2017

Ground Rent - Ground rent - £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2032

Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability) - The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Additional Information & Services - • Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
989 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£9,395.04 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Bromsgrove Station1.2 mi
  • Barnt Green Station3.3 mi
  • Alvechurch Station4.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in B61 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £300k · detached £450k · terraced £235k · flat £138k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Apartment 9, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
30 Oct 2025£285,000
Apartment 10, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
9 Jul 2025£288,000
Apartment 11, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
28 May 2025£190,000
Apartment 37, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
17 Apr 2025£187,500
Apartment 45, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
31 Mar 2025£298,000
Apartment 30, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
7 Mar 2025£200,000
Apartment 17, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
5 Feb 2025£202,000
Apartment 52, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
27 Sept 2024£165,000
Apartment 22, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
20 Sept 2024£295,000
Apartment 43, Bilberry Place, Recreation Road
Bromsgrove B61 8DT
Flat
Leasehold
21 Aug 2024£285,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in B61

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£850£16,995 deposit · £152,955 loan
Stamp Duty£899England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 31 Jan 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/10/2026.

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