McCarthy Stone Resales

Bilberry Place

Retirement living in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales

For sale
AddressB61 8DT

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About

Bilberry Place comprises 26 one-bedroom apartments and 33 two-bedroom apartments available to buy. Residents have access to communal facilities including a lounge, a guest suite for visitors, and an on-site restaurant offering daily prepared meals. The development is staffed 24 hours a day and features a secure entry system and 24-hour emergency call service.

The development is well positioned for access to local amenities. McCarthy Stone Resales operates Bilberry Place.

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Alexandra Hospital7.5 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 750 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Worcestershire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£887
2025£911

Local health safety net

Bilberry Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Alexandra Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Alexandra Hospital · 7.5 mi
Nearest GP
CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Bilberry Place.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Bromsgrove

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch and Wyre Forest

Provision of services for older people in the Council areas of Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove and Redditch.Services include Help at Home, Befriending, Social Activities, Information and Advice.

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165891)
Charity

Carers Careline

Our objectives are:To locate and engage informal unpaid carers in Redditch and promote our support services To provide volunteer and training opportunitiesTo enhance personal value, confidence,…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1106747)
Charity

Redditch U3a

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1185151)
Charity

Halesowen Project for the Elderly

Provides a comfortable meeting place at which retired citizens regardless of social class, race or creed can meet friends, have a chat or purchase refreshments. There is no membership fee to join.…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (515744)

Part of McCarthy Stone Resales

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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