1 bed flat for sale

The Florins, 14, High Street, Sutton Coldfield B72

A beautifully presented one-bedroom first-floor apartment situated within The Florins, a characterful development in the heart of Sutton Coldfield town centre and offered for sale with no upward chain.

The apartment combines a wealth of character and original-style features with the comfort and convenience expected from modern apartment living. There are high ceilings, attractive coving, wooden doors, ornate door frames and radiator covers throughout, adding a lovely sense of character to the accommodation.

Accessed via a communal entrance, the apartment has lift access, an allocated parking space and a residents-only gym.

A private front door opens into a porch, leading into the welcoming hallway. The hallway has carpeting, decorative radiator cover, ceiling lighting and an intercom system, with doors leading to the utility room, kitchen, airing/storage room, master bedroom and lounge.

The lounge is a particularly attractive reception room, featuring two sets of windows with fitted shutters and decorative panelling beneath, a feature fireplace with remote-control electric fire, three radiators, wall lighting and ceiling lighting. Glass-panelled double doors open from the hallway, while the high ceiling and original-style coving enhance the character of the room.

The kitchen provides a range of wall and base units with work surfaces, under-counter lighting, sink, integrated dishwasher, four-ring electric hob, electric oven and extractor fan, together with space for a fridge freezer.

There is also a useful utility room, finished with tiled flooring and floor-to-ceiling tiling, a heated towel rail, sink with storage beneath and a fitted blind. A further utility area provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, with countertop and storage units above. A separate WC completes this useful area and includes a window, WC, extractor fan and continuing tiled finish.

The airing/storage room is a generous space with potential for excellent storage use. It houses the high-specification unvented hot-water cylinder and water meter and could also provide useful additional storage or wardrobe space.

The master bedroom is a comfortable double bedroom with carpeting, a large window with fitted shutters and decorative panelling beneath, radiator and an original fireplace which has been boarded. Particularly useful are the fitted wardrobes, incorporating overhead storage, shelving and hanging space.

The bathroom is well appointed with floor-to-ceiling tiling, tiled flooring, a Jacuzzi-style jet bath with shower attachment, separate shower enclosure, WC, wash basin with wall-mounted mirror and lighting, heated towel rail, spotlights and extractor fan.

Externally, the property benefits from secure gated parking with an allocated parking space, while the development also provides lift access and a residents-only gym.

The location is a major attraction, being positioned directly within Sutton Coldfield town centre. A wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, everyday amenities and leisure facilities are available within easy walking distance, including the main town-centre shopping areas and Gracechurch Shopping Centre. Sutton Coldfield also offers a good choice of recreational facilities, with Sutton Park providing extensive open space, walking routes and leisure opportunities nearby.

There is a good selection of schools and educational facilities within the wider Sutton Coldfield area, including primary and secondary schooling, sixth-form provision and further education, with options available to suit different age groups.

For commuters, Sutton Coldfield railway station is extremely conveniently situated for the property, providing regular services along the Cross-City line towards Birmingham and Lichfield, with connections onwards through the wider rail network. Local bus services also provide access around Sutton Coldfield and towards Birmingham and surrounding areas.

The town also benefits from convenient road connections, with access towards Birmingham city centre and the wider West Midlands road network, while the M6 and M42 are readily accessible by car.

Overall, this is a beautifully presented, characterful first-floor apartment in an exceptionally convenient town-centre location, offering a combination of original features, modern comforts, secure allocated parking, lift access, residents’ gym and no upward chain.

Wooden front door into:-
Porch

Carpeted, electric consumer board and ceiling light, further wooden door into:-
Hallway

Carpeted, radiator with cover, three ceiling lights, intercom system and doors to utility, kitchen, airing/storage room, master bedroom and double doors into lounge.

Utility room - 4' 8" x 5' 8" (1.44m x 1.75m)

Having tiled flooring, heated towel rail, tiled floor to ceiling, window with fitted blinds, sink with storage underneath, door to:-

Second utility room - 5' 5" x 5' 7" (1.66m x 1.71m)

Having a heater, tiled flooring, tiled floor to ceiling and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, countertop and wall units, door to:-
Guest WC

Having tiled flooring, tiled floor to ceiling, window with fitted blinds, toilet, ceiling light with extractor fan.

Kitchen - 9' 5" x 7' 9" (2.88m x 2.38m)

Having lino flooring, wall and base units, radiator, under counter spotlights, sink, integrated dishwasher, four ring electric hob and electric oven, extractor fan above, space for fridge/freezer, ceiling lights.
Airing/storage

Carpeted, houses the Flowmaster Triton high specification unvented cylinder for the hot water, fed from the boiler which is located in a cupboard in the kitchen, water meter.

Bedroom - 12' 7" x 13' 5" (3.84m x 4.11m)

Having fitted wardrobes and storage above, shelving and hanging, carpeted, original fireplace which is boarded, radiator, window with shutters and panelling underneath the window, ceiling light and door to:-

Bathroom - 5' 9" x 14' 2" (1.77m x 4.34m)

Tiled floor, Jacuzzi flow jet bath with separate showerhead, floor to ceiling tiles, heated towel rail, toilet, sink with wall mounted mirror and light above and shower enclosure with shower, spotlights and extractor fan.

Lounge / dining room - 16' 6" x 16' 10" (5004m x 5.15m)

Carpeted, two sets of windows with fitted shutters and panelling underneath, fireplace with remote control electric fire, three radiators, double doors which are glass paned, wall lights and ceiling light.
Agents note

Gas meter and electric meter located in the car park, there is a car parking space which is accessible from the right hand side of the communal door through gated fob entry, lift and gym for residents on the ground floor.

Council Tax Band D - Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Gas central 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 and Three – Good outdoor and in-home
O2 and Vodafone – Good outdoor, variable in-home

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 20 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 1 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 80 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 1000 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 100 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Virgin Media, Openreach

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

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is leasehold 199 years from 01/03//2005. Service Charge is currently running at £2,261.18 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed). The Ground Rent is currently running at £175 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed). 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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