Property description
A TWO BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT for the over 55's. In need of modernisation and improvement. Located on the popular Bournville Village Trust estate. Ideally situated for local amenities and transport links. EP Rating C
Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Kitchen, Inner Hallway, Bathroom, Two Bedrooms and Attractive Communal Gardens
DIRECTIONS
From the Selling Agent's Offices in Mary Vale Road, Bournville cross Linden Road and continue along Mary Vale Road. At the island turn right into Selly Oak Road and then first left into Bournville Lane. At the end of Bournville Lane, turn left on to the main A38 Bristol Road South and take the next turning on the left after Hole Lane (just past the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital) into Maryland Drive where Laurence Court is immediately on the left hand side.
THE ACCOMMODATION MORE PARTICULARLY COMPRISES
A part glazed door to the:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Having part glazed door to the
LOUNGE (FRONT) 17'10 x 10'04\" (5.44m x 3.15m)
Having fitted gas fire (please note the fire is not working and requires replacement), central heating radiator, secondary glazed window and part glazed doors to the Kitchen and inner Hallway
KITCHEN (REAR) 12'07 x 7'09\" (3.84m x 2.36m)
Having a range of wall and base units with drawers, roll top work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink with single drainer, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, gas cooker point, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for fridge, built-in storage cupboard with shelves and secondary glazed window
INNER HALLWAY
Having two built in storage cupboards and doors to:
BATHROOM 6'06\" x 5'02\" (1.98m x 1.57m)
Having WC suite, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashback, panelled bath with electric shower over, tiled splashback and extractor fan.
BEDROOM ONE (REAR) 11'06\" to wardrobes x 9'00\" not including door recess (3.51m to wardrobes x 2.74m not including door recess)
Having built in wardrobes, central heating radiator and secondary glazing
BEDROOM TWO (REAR) 10'00\" x 6'06\" (3.05m x 1.98m)
Having secondary glazing and central heating radaitor
OUTSIDE
GARDEN STORE
ATTRACTIVE GARDENS
The grounds include a paved landscaped courtyard area to the front of the property in the centre of which is a covered seating area. Elsewhere the gardens include lawns, flower beds, borders,shared garden store and communal car parking.
OWNERSHIP & 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 Estate.
The agent understands the property is currently leasehold. 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 60 year lease from Bournville Village Trust with no ground rent and a Service Charge covering various items including:- external repairs, insurance of the building and grounds maintenance, currently believed to be approx £90 per month. This has not been verified and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the amount of this Service Charge prior to legally committing to purchase.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.