Brooklands House, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16

Welcome to Apartment 38 at Brooklands House in Stafford – a beautifully presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom first floor apartment, ideally located within this highly regarded retirement community for those aged 65 and over. This elegant home combines thoughtful design with contemporary comfort, offering a lifestyle that supports both independence and peace of mind, all within a warm and welcoming environment.

Situated on the first floor, this apartment enjoys a wonderfully light and airy feel, with a south-easterly facing balcony leading from the spacious living and dining room. This sunny aspect provides the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast with the morning sun, or to simply relax while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The adjoining kitchen is modern and well-appointed, with clean lines and quality fittings that make everyday living both practical and enjoyable.

The apartment boasts two double bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies or study, with the main bedroom served by a stylish shower room designed with level access and anti-slip flooring for added safety and ease. A further bathroom adds convenience for visiting family or friends. A generous storage room and a separate utility cupboard off the hallway help keep everything neatly tucked away, adding to the calm, uncluttered atmosphere throughout the home.

Impeccably maintained and beautifully decorated, this apartment is ready to move into – a peaceful haven with all the comforts of home, yet surrounded by the exceptional amenities that make Brooklands House such a special place to live.

Brooklands House offers so much more than just an apartment. It is a vibrant, independent retirement community that allows homeowners to maintain their autonomy while having support on hand whenever needed. The professional on-site team, available 24 hours a day, offers the kind of quiet reassurance that allows homeowners to fully relax and enjoy each day on their own terms.

The development features a range of beautifully designed communal spaces, including a welcoming homeowners’ lounge, a stylish restaurant offering table service and freshly prepared meals, and a well-used activity studio hosting a variety of regular events, classes and social gatherings. Whether you're looking for quiet companionship, a lively game, or simply a friendly chat over coffee, there’s always something to get involved in. A hairdressing salon, a guest suite for visiting family, and secure storage for mobility scooters and bicycles complete the thoughtful facilities that enhance daily life.

The sense of community here is truly special – offering not just security, but the opportunity to forge new friendships and enjoy a social lifestyle, all while retaining your personal space and freedom.

Brooklands House is perfectly situated in Stafford, with the nearby Doxey Marshes nature reserve offering a beautiful natural backdrop. These peaceful wetlands, rich with wildlife and walking paths, provide the perfect escape into nature just moments from your doorstep. The town itself offers a variety of shops, restaurants and amenities, along with excellent transport links for when you feel like exploring further afield.

Apartment 38 at Brooklands House is a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds – a modern, stylish apartment in immaculate condition, paired with the warmth, support and connection of an active retirement community. Here, you can truly live life your way – independently, securely and with everything you need close to hand.

Entrance Hallway

Composite entrance door to the hallway. The hallway provides a utility cupboard with space for washing machine and a well sized storage cupboard. Access onto two double bedrooms, the living/dining room and the bathroom.

Living through Dining Room

Access onto kitchen. uPVC double patio doors leading onto the patio.

Kitchen

The modern fully fitted kitchen comprises of a range of wall, draw and base units with preparation surface incorporating the stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integral appliances include a full ring electric hob with extraction hood and integrated electric oven, integrated microwave, slimline dishwasher, and fridge and freezer.

Main Bedroom

uPVC double glazed window. Built in double wardrobe. En-suite shower room off.

En-Suite Shower Room

The generous and practical wet room has level anti-slip flooring and complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls. The suite comprises of a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

Suite comprising of a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment and a folding shower screen, a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Complimentary contemporary tiles. Chrome ladder style towel rail.

Exterior

The beautifully landscape to maintain gardens provide both leisurely exercise and relaxation, you can enjoy the gardens and all its flora without the concerns of having the responsibilities of the upkeep. Parking is provided with homeowner on site parking available.

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

2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Stafford are;

£188.62

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 2025:

2 bedroom – £1,853.72

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.