Properties for Sale in Northfield

LOCATION

Northfield, situated South West of Birmingham offers a number of sought after local schools including Bellfield, The Meadows & St Brigid’s Primary Schools, Shenley Academy Secondary School & Sixth Form together with Turves Green Boys’ Secondary School and King Edward VI Girls’ School in West Heath. Regular road and rail public services are available with railway stations located in Northfield and Longbridge providing access to Birmingham City Centre with the M5, junction 4 and M42, junction 2 being readily accessible. Other facilities include Northfield Library, Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre and a range of shopping facilities locally including the rapidly expanding and recently regenerated Longbridge Town Centre.


SUMMARY

* A ground floor apartment for the over 55's

* Secure gated complex benefiting from attractive and well maintained gardens, resident's parking, club house facility providing regular social events, on site warden during the week

* The property is located to the left hand side as you enter the first gate, with outside lockable storage cupboard. There is also space for outdoor seating

* Beautifully presented to a high standard with 'Laura Ashley' wallpaper

* Hallway with generous storage cupboard

* Lounge with doors leading out to the rear patio area

* Kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units, single bowl sink unit and mixer tap, four ring gas hob and oven, space for fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine

* Double bedroom with a range of fitted furniture

* Shower room comprising; Shower cubicle with rain shower head and further shower fitment, low level W.C and wash hand basin on vanity unit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure: The Agent understands the property is Leasehold with a term of 125 years created on the 24th June 1994 the are therefore 94 years unexpired. The service charge for 2025/2026 is £3338 and the ground rent payable is £76 per annum.

Birmingham Council Tax Band

LOCATION

Kings Norton, Birmingham, dates back to 13th Century and still retains some of its early ‘village character’ particularly around The Green. Today, The Green is a hive of activity with a wide variety of shops, businesses, a monthly Farmer’s market and the renowned ‘Mop Fair’ takes place in October every year. Kings Norton boasts a number of popular schools including St Joseph’s and Kings Norton Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School as well as the much sought after Kings Norton Girls’ and Boys’ School. It further benefits from having its own railway station located on Pershore Road, a regular bus service operating along Pershore Road and easy access to Junction 2 of the M42. Other facilities include Kings Norton Business Centre which contains over 80 companies employing some 1250 people, Kings Norton Park and Library and Wast Hills Driving range, pitch & putt and a 9 Hole Par 3 course.

SUMMARY

* NO CHAIN!

* Spacious main bedroom and a smaller second sometimes used as a dining room in similar apartments.

* Dual aspect lounge/diner.

* A well-proportioned fitted kitchen with space for a breakfast table.

* Three storage cupboards located off the central hallway.

* Fitted shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle.

* Secure entrance and lift access to the first floor.

* Resident lounge and pay-per-use laundry facilities.

* Communal parking available.

KEY INFORMATION

Tenure - Leasehold

The seller has advised us the annual service charge and ground rent is £3106.08 or £258.84 per month inclusive of service charge and ground rent.

Council Tax Band C

LOCATION

Northfield, situated South West of Birmingham offers a number of sought after local schools including The Meadows & St Brigid’s Primary Schools, Shenley Academy Secondary School & Sixth Form together with Turves Green Boys’ Secondary School and King Edward VI Girls’ School in West Heath. Regular road and rail public services are available with railway stations located in Longbridge and Northfield providing access to Birmingham City Centre with the M5, junction 4 and M42, junction 2 being readily accessible. Other facilities include Northfield Library, Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre and a range of shopping facilities locally including the rapidly expanding and recently regenerated Longbridge Town Centre.

SUMMARY

* CASH BUYERS ONLY due to short lease

* Popular residential location within close proximity to local schools, shops and transport networks

* For sale with NO UPWARD CHAIN!

* Communal Entrance with stairs leading to

* First floor apartment

* Entrance Hallway

* Good sized Lounge/Diner offering flexible accommodation with door opening to Balcony overlooking the frontage

* Fitted Kitchen with range of wall and base cupboards and drawers, one bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, freestanding four ring Belling electric hob and Airing Cupboard housing the hot water tank

* Two Double Bedrooms

* Bathroom with white suite to include low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with Triton Enrich electric shower fitment over

* Communal Gardens to the rear with lawn and variety of mature shrubs and trees

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure:
The property is Leasehold with a lease of 99 years created in 1986, with 61 years remaining.

Service Charge & Ground Rent:
We understand that there is a service charge of £2,700 payable annually. There is also an annual ground rent of £50.

It should be stressed that these figures have not been verified and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the amount of these charges via their solicitor prior to legally committing to the purchase.

Council Tax:
Band A.

Heating & Glazing:
Heating is supplied via electric panel heaters and there is a hot water tank in the Airing Cupboard in the Kitchen. There is no gas to the property.

Double glazing is installed externally to the property. The internal Bathroom window is single glazed.

GROUND FLOOR

Communal Entrance Hallway and Stairs Leading to -

FIRST FLOOR

Entrance Hallway

Kitchen 2.74m x 2.46m

Lounge/Diner 4.9m max & 4.6m min x 3.07m

Bedroom One (Rear) 4.27m x 3.07m

Bedroom Two (Rear) 3.07m x 2.46m

Bathroom 1.83m x 1.55m

OUTSIDE

Front - Approached via tarmacadam frontage

Rear - Communal Rear Gardens

Balcony

LOCATION

Northfield, situated South West of Birmingham offers a number of sought after local schools.
Regular road and rail public services are available with railway stations located in Northfield and Longbridge providing access to Birmingham City Centre with the M5, junction 4 and M42, junction 2 being readily accessible. Other facilities include Northfield Library, Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre and a range of shopping facilities locally including the rapidly expanding and recently regenerated Longbridge Town Centre.

SUMMARY

*Retirement complex for the over 55’s providing a 24hr emergency call system, secure communal areas and access to upper floors via a voice activated lift

*Second floor apartment

*Well-presented throughout with a bright and homely feel

*Delightful views over the garden at the rear with a Juliet balcony

*Lounge being open plan to kitchen

*Kitchen having a range of wall and base units, cupboards and drawers, single bowl stainless steel sink unit, electric hob with cover and extractor above, additional shelving, integral Zanussi oven, space for fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine. White goods are included in the sale

*Two useful storage cupboards off the hallway with built in shelving units

*Double bedroom with views over the garden

*Single Bedroom which currently being used as a dining room

*Wet room comprising of pedestal wash hand basin with wall mounted light up mirror, low level W.C. and shower with curtain and rail

*Offering no chain

*Facilities within the development include; voice guided lifts, restaurant, large communal lounge, community hub, laundry room, scooter storeroom, hairdressers, on site handy man, guest suite for visitors, TV room, communal gardens and communal car parking

*There are a number of activities and groups that take place at Chatham Place to include; arts crafts and wellbeing classes, film afternoons, a singing group, bingo and quiz nights, to name but a few.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tenure:
The Agent understands the property is Leasehold with a lease term 99 years created on the 1st of January 2008, there are therefore approximately 83 years unexpired.

Management Charges and Ground Rent:
The current charges for 2024/2025 are £515.50 per month. Prospective purchasers should ask their solicitor to verify this.

BIRMINGHAM COUNCIL TAX BAND B