Ravenshaw Court, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull

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**6 MONTHS SERVICE CHARGE PAID BY THE VENDOR**
A very well presented TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM retirement apartment with JULIETTE BALCONY overlooking the communal GARDENS. The spacious apartment boasts MODERN FITTED KITCHEN, GUEST CLOAKS/WC and WET ROOM with bath and separate walk-in shower - Part of McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living PLUS range (formally Assisted Living)

Summary - Situated within the leafy village of Bentley Heath, Ravenshaw Court is a stunning development of 51 one and two bedroom apartments, thoughtfully designed exclusively for the over 70s. Ravenshaw Court is one of McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living PLUS range (known previously as Assisted Living) and is facilitated to provide it's homeowners with extra care.

An Estate 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 hour's can be arranged by prior arrangement. There are a range of personal care packages to suit your requirements - provided by the Your Life Care & Management team.

In addition to the 1 hour's domestic assistance included in your service charge, there are an assortment of bespoke packages on offer to suit the individual needs of each homeowner. These comprise: Domestic support, Ironing & Laundry, Shopping, Personal care, Medication, Companionship (please speak to the Property Consultant for further details and a breakdown of charges).

Bentley Heath has plenty of green spaces on offer as well as stunning views across the Warwickshire countryside, yet is also in a convenient location for your local amenities with Dorridge village centre less than a mile away, providing a supermarket, convenience store, GP surgery and retailers.

Exclusive features available at Ravenshaw Court include; a stylish homeowners' lounge, a table-service restaurant serving hot lunches daily, secluded gardens maintained for you all year round, a function room, and a guest suite.

The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, 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). With qualified staff on-site 24 hours a day, a 24-hour emergency call system and camera entry system in each apartment, you can rest assured in your new home.

Public transport links are also strong in the area with Dorridge train station offering connection to Solihull in just 8 minutes, Warwick in 15 minutes and Stratford-upon-Avon in 30 minutes. The local bus service operates every half an hour to Dorridge, Knowle, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull and Birmingham - all from bus stops less than 300m from Ravenshaw Court.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Hallway - A solid front door with spy hole and letter box. Ceiling light fitting. Security door entry speech module and emergency intercom. Walk-in storage cupboard housing the boiler. Door to GUEST CLOAKS. All other doors lead to the living room, shower room, both bedrooms and an additional storage cupboard.

Living Room - A spacious room with a modern feature fireplace and surround. Large double glazed french doors opening inwards exposing a Juliette balcony. The balcony provides a lovely outlook over the communal gardens. The room has two ceiling light fittings. Sky+ TV point (subtraction fees may apply) and telephone point. Power points. Double doors lead to the separate kitchen.

Kitchen - The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base storage units. Fitted roll edge work surfaces with tiled splash back. Integrated fridge/freezer. Four ringed ceramic hob with chrome extractor hood above. Easy access oven with ample space for a microwave above. A stainless steel sink unit sits beneath a double glazed electronically operated window that looks out to the gardens.

Bedroom One - This double bedroom has been neutrally decorated and features a built in wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. Patio door to Juliette balcony. Two ceiling light points. TV and telephone point.

Wet Room - Modern, tiled and fitted with suite comprising; low level bath, level access walk-in shower, WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above.

Bedroom Two - A generously sized second double bedroom. Double glazed window. Central ceiling light point. TV point and a range of power points. Door to built-in wardrobe with hanging space.

Guest Cloaks/Wc - Located off the hallway, part tiled and fitted with suite comprising; WC and wash hand basin with mirror above.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • 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 is £11,647.29 for the financial year ending 30/09/2024. 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.

Lease Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 1st June 2015
Ground Rent: Annual fee - £510