2 bed flat for sale

Penns Lane, Sutton Coldfield B72

A beautifully presented two-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, situated within the very popular Riland Court on Penns Lane, offering a secure, welcoming and friendly community environment for the over-60s. Available with no upward chain, this superb apartment provides comfortable, low-maintenance living in an excellent Sutton Coldfield location, just a short distance from Wylde Green shopping facilities, local amenities and excellent transport links.

Accessed via a secure fob-controlled communal entrance with intercom entry system, the development benefits from both a lift and stair lifts, making all floors easily accessible. Residents also enjoy the use of a welcoming communal lounge, laundry room and beautifully maintained communal gardens, creating a real sense of community. The property also benefits from emergency pull cord assistance throughout for added peace of mind.

Internally, the apartment opens into a welcoming entrance hall with storage cupboard, storage heater and intercom system. The spacious lounge enjoys plenty of natural light through a large double-glazed window and features an attractive ornamental electric fireplace, creating a cosy space to relax. The separate fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, an electric cooker with extractor hood, space for additional appliances and a pleasant outlook.

There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both benefiting from storage heating, double glazing and emergency pull cords, whilst the master bedroom also enjoys fitted wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled shower room fitted with an electric shower, vanity storage, illuminated mirror and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

The development is perfectly positioned close to a variety of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and everyday amenities within Wylde Green, while Sutton Coldfield town centre offers a wider range of shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities. Excellent public transport is available with regular bus services nearby together with a local railway station providing direct links into Birmingham and surrounding areas. For visiting family, the property is also conveniently located for major road links including the A38, A452 and M6 motorway network. A selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools are also located within the surrounding area for those with visiting grandchildren or family nearby.

One of the many attractions of Riland Court is its friendly and sociable atmosphere. Prospective purchasers are even invited to meet an existing resident who serves on the residents’ committee and has lived within the development for two years. They would be delighted to discuss the many social events, communal activities, gardening opportunities, shared meals and friendships that make Riland Court such a wonderful place to call home.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, security and lifestyle this exceptional retirement apartment has to offer.

A first floor two bedroom apartment.

Front door into:-
Hallway

Carpeted, storage heater, intercom system and pull cord alarm system, light and door to storage cupboard, bathroom, master bedroom, second bedroom, kitchen and lounge. The storage cupboard houses the fuse board and coat pegs.

Bathroom - 7' 2" x 6' 6" (2.20m x 2m)

Lino flooring, tiled walls, wall mounted heater, light, assistance pull cord, extractor fan, toilet, sink with storage underneath, light up wall mounted mirror and shower enclosure with electric shower, door to airing cupboard which has shelving and houses the hot water tank.

Master bedroom - 11' 9" x 10' 1" (3.60m x 3.08m)

Carpeted, storage heater, light, assistance pull cord, double glazed window and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom two - 7' 9" x 2.09m)

Carpeted, storage heater, light, double glazed window, assistance pull cord.

Kitchen - 7' 2" x 11' 3" (2.21m x 3.45m)

Wood effect flooring, wall and base units, free-standing Hotpoint electric cooker with a four ring hob, extractor fan above, sink, space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, wall mounted electric heater, double glazed window and assistance pull cord.

Lounge - 10' 11" x 13' 3" (3.35m x 4.05m)

Carpeted, storage heater, electric ornamental fire, assistance pull cord, intercom system, wall light and ceiling light, double glazed window.

Council Tax Band A – Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas – N/A
Water - Mains
Heating – Electric heating
Sewerage - Mains

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low.

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE, Three and Vodafone – Good outdoor, variable in-home
O2 – Good outdoor and in-home

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 7 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.8 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 1000 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 100 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Virgin Media

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is leasehold 125 years from 2017. Service Charge is currently running at £3,235.20 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed). The Ground Rent is included in the service charge. However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitors or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.

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