Lorne Court
School Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9ET
School Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9ET
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We believe we all deserve to live a life well lived, and at McCarthy Stone we want to help make the UK the best place in which to grow old.
Manager's Description
"Lorne Court is a development of 39 one and two bedroom Retirement Living apartments situated on School Road and is located in the village like suburb of Moseley, off Wake Green Road and within easy re..." Show more "Lorne Court is a development of 39 one and two bedroom Retirement Living apartments situated on School Road and is located in the village like suburb of Moseley, off Wake Green Road and within easy reach of King's Heath, Edgbaston, Cannon Hill Park, Maypole, Selly Oak, Bournville and Northfield. Moseley is known as the Bohemian Quarter of Birmingham and is entwined with history and culture.Featuring the high build standard of McCarthy & Stone housing, the development is only 3 miles outside Birmingham city centre in multi cultural Moseley. With its own park available only to private members, Moseley offers a wide variety of restaurants and activities including a Farmers' Market.
The West Midlands Ring and Ride bus service stops are only 200 yards away, offering access to King's Heath, Acock's Green, Maypole, Northfield, Cannon Hill Park, and Birmingham city centre mainline train and coach stations. For sports fans, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Moseley Rugby Club and Cannon Hill Park are also close by.
Less than a mile from Moseley's shopping village and Birmingham city centre only a 15 minute bus journey away, Lorne Court is the ideal place to spend a happy retirement." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
39 flats. Built in 2009. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (House Manager works 9am to 4pm), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.75 mile(s); post office 0.75 mile(s); town centre 1.25 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 1.25 mile(s).
Social activities include: weekly coffee morning - more activities anticipated as more residents move in. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to terms of lease and landlord's written permission).
Housing Authority: Birmingham
Social Care Authority: Birmingham
Info updated: 27/02/2014
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Resale: A two bedroom second floor apartment. Asking price: £160,000. (Notified 05/04/2024). Contact McCarthy Stone Resales on 0345 556 4121 or click here to view on their website
Resale: A one bedroom top floor apartment. Asking price: £120,000. (Notified 05/04/2024). Contact McCarthy Stone Resales on 0345 556 4121 or click here to view on their website
Resale: A one bedroom first floor apartment. Asking price: £120,000. (Notified 05/04/2024). Contact McCarthy Stone Resales on 0345 556 4121 or click here to view on their website
Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Privacy
Quality of the garden
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Since moving here five years ago I have made friends and enjoy a full social life. Our Manager, Diane is helpful and considerate to our different nee..." Show more
"Since moving here five years ago I have made friends and enjoy a full social life. Our Manager, Diane is helpful and considerate to our different needs and preferences. Home owners have the use of the gardens and large lounge for social events , meetings, parties and fundraising. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Since moving here five years ago I have made friends and enjoy a full social life. Our Manager, Diane is helpful and considerate to our different needs and preferences. Home owners have the use of the gardens and large lounge for social events , meetings, parties and fundraising. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
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Make the most of life
We believe we all deserve to live a life well lived, and at McCarthy Stone we want to help make the UK the best place in which to grow old.
Memberships
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
