2 bed flat for sale

Maryland Drive, Bournville Village Trust, Northfield, Birmingham B31

A conveniently located first floor retirement apartment for the over 55's located in this popular development on the bournville village trust estate. Requiring refurbishment this competitively priced property is offered on a 70% Shared Equity basis with No Rental Payment and a New 60 Year Lease granted to the purchaser. Competitive Service Charges and well situated for transport links and amenities. No upward chain. Ep Rating: Tbc
Location


This retirement apartment is located on the most sought after Bournville Village Trust Estate, renowned for its green open spaces, delightful parks and other local amenities.

The property is conveniently situated within this most popular development for the over 55's ideally located for the shopping facilities in Northfield, transport links to include various bus routes and train stations in Northfield and Bournville providing easy access to the City Centre and beyond. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Northfield are readily accessible.
Summary


• Popular Retirement Complex for the Over 55's

• Requires Refurbishment

• Competitive Service Charge

• New Lease Granted to New Owner

• Located in this most sought after development on the Bournville Village Trust Estate

• First Floor Apartment

• Two Bedrooms

• Spacious Lounge with Feature Fireplace

• Kitchen with a Range of Fitted Units

• Shower Room

• Emergency Pull-Cord System

• Balcony

• Attractive Communal Gardens

• Residents Parking

• Drying Areas

• Convenient for Transport Links

• Well Located for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Orthopaedic Hospitals
Data


Tenure - We are advised that the property comprises a 70% Share in the subject property with the benefit of no rental amount to be paid for the remaining 30% share owned by the Bournville Village Trust.

It is understood there is a minimum age requirement of 55 years and that the apartment is to be sold on the basis of a new lease from Bournville Village Trust with no ground rent.

A Service Charge is payable covering various items to include - external repairs, window cleaning, insurance of the building and grounds maintenance, which we are advised is currently £132 per month. This has not been verified, and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the amount of the Service Charge prior to legally committing to purchase.
Council tax band - C



Heating and glazing - Gas Fired Central Heating and a combination of Single and Secondary Glazed Windows.

The consumer protection regulations
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are not necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

Money laundering regulations
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.

Floor plans
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.

Property information questionnaire
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.

Fixtures and fittings
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.

General advice
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Referral fees
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Accommodation

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Stairs

First Floor

Landing

Lounge/Diner

6.17m (max) 3.35m (min) x 4.4m (max) 1.73m (min) - with storage cupboard

Kitchen (2.64m x 2.54m (8' 8" x 8' 4"))

Hall

With storage cupboard

Bedroom One

3.84m (plus wardrobe) x 2.67m

Bedroom Two (1.93m x 3.02m (6' 4" x 9' 11"))

Shower Room (1.57m x 2.13m (5' 2" x 7' 0"))

Outside

Balcony

Shared Meter Cupboard

Communal Gardens

Resident Parking