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1A MOST CONVENIENTLY SITUATED GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT for the over 60s which is offered with NO CHAIN. This property comprises of hallway, reception room, kitchen, bedroom, shower room, storage, delight...
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LOCATION:
Homepeal House is nestled off Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, a suburb of South Birmingham, five miles south of the city centre. Kings Heath is a very popular area which grew around the High Street where there are many restaurants, cafes and shops. The location also benefits from nearby doctors and dental practices. The area is also best known for its wide range of outstanding primary and secondary schools and great transport links in and out of the city centre, including the 50 bus route and the new Train Station in Kings Heath, where construction is due to be complete in the near future.
Kings Heath has two parks in particular Kings Heath Park featuring a Victorian-styled tea room and Highbury Park (on the border with Moseley) both are known for their unusual plants and trees.
Many of the homes in the area date back from Victorian times ranging from terraces to large Edwardian detached homes.
HOW TO GET THERE: Enter into Sat Nav: B14 6DT
GENERAL ADVICE: Before travelling a distance to view any property, to get a feel for a locality, many think it’s worthwhile exploring the setting on Google Earth / Google Maps Street View.
SUMMARY:
* A ground floor retirement property for over 60's ONLY.
* A welcoming hallway.
* A spacious reception room with door providing access to small patio area and a beautifully kept communal garden.
* Kitchen with base, drawer and matching wall mounted cupboards. The kitchen benefits from space for Freestanding oven and fridge freezer.
* One bedroom which benefits from built in storage and window overlooking the beautiful gardens.
* A shower room with shower cubicle, low level W.C and vanity wash hand basin.
* Entryphone system and emergency cords throughout.
* Residents parking subject to availability.
* Access to residents lounge, launderette and beautifully kept communal gardens.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
TENURE: The agents understand that the property is Leasehold. The lease commenced for 125 years on 1st March 1988. Service charge is £268.83 per month and Ground Rent is £41.83 per month (paid half yearly) which includes water, buildings insurance, maintenance and cleaning of common areas.
SERVICES: Heating is provided by storage heaters.
Hallway 3.48m x 0.94m
Reception Room 4.32m x 3.56m
Kitchen 1.78m x 2.18m
Bedroom 2.64m x 5.33m
Bathroom 2.06m x 1.85m
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1* 50% SHARED OWNERSHIP * Situated in the popular residential area of Pitchcombe Close, Redditch, this generously proportioned two-bedroom first-floor apartment offers spacious accommodation throughout...
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LOCATION:
Pitchcombe Close is located in the popular area of Lodge Park, close to a number of excellent shops, local amenities, public transport and Redditch Town Centre. With good local schools nearby, this area is ideal for families. In addition, there is easy access to the M42 and M5 motorway network.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION;
The property is accessed via a welcoming and spacious entrance hallway, which benefits from a useful airing cupboard housing the electric thermal storage cylinder.
The impressive dining lounge provides ample space for both relaxing and entertaining, with a door leading through to the separate kitchen.
The kitchen is well-appointed with a one-and-a-half bowl sink, an integrated electric oven with electric hob and extractor hood over, along with space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine.
The are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both providing comfortable accommodation. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.
Externally, the property benefits from one allocated parking space and access to a well-maintained communal gardens, providing pleasant outdoor space for residents to enjoy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Shared Ownership Eligibility
General eligibility is defined by the government, and you need to meet the general eligibility criteria to be accepted for any Shared Ownership scheme. The first thing to do is determine whether you are eligible.
The basic criteria is:
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Your combined household income must be less than £80,000.
• You don’t necessarily need to be a first-time buyer, but you can’t own another home at the same time. Your home must be sold subject to contract and sold by the time you exchange contracts on your new home.
• You are unable to buy a suitable home on the open market.
• You must be able to afford the payments for your share.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have a good credit history.
• You have savings to cover the mortgage deposit plus approximately £3,000 for legal, survey and mortgage fees plus stamp duty (if applicable).
• For some homes you must have a local connection to the relevant area (live, work or family)
Recieved on a first come, first served basis.
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1A particularly spacious first floor retirement apartment within this popular and conveniently located development. With one double bedroom the property benefits from a spacious through lounge/dining r...
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COUNCIL TAX - BAND C
TENURE - LEASEHOLD
Located on School Road and therefore being extremely well placed for access to Moseley Village, Marks & Spencers Food Hall and bus routes into the City Centre.
Set among well tended landscaped communal grounds access is given to the communal entrance door with security entry system and the foyer leads to the residents lounge and stairs & lift to all floors. The first floor landing has a communal seating area and a solid door to the reception hall.
The impressive reception hall has three double glazed windows to the front, extensive book shelving, doors to two deep walk-in storage cupboards, one housing the water tank and doors leading in turn to the bedroom, shower room and lounge/dining room.
The attractive through lounge/dining room has double glazed windows to the front and rear, feature fireplace and mantel with contemporary electric fire and glazed double doors lead to the kitchen.
The kitchen has a range of base and drawer units with inset sink unit, matching wall units, integrated fridge, oven and electric ceramic hob with extractor fan above and tiled splash backs.
The double bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes with mirrored folding doors and the fully tiled bathroom has a white suite comprising large shower cubicle with chrome shower, wash hand basin with cosmetic cabinet below and low level w.c.
There is an attractive communal lounge, residents' laundry and communal gardens.
RECEPTION HALL 8.7m x 1.63m average
THROUGH LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 6.76m x 3.23m
KITCHEN 2.2m x 2.13m
DOUBLE BEDROOM 3.66m x 2.74m
SHOWER ROOM 2.13m x 1.68m
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125% SHARED OWNERSHIP BASIS for this one bedroom apartment, with potential to purchase a larger share. *** NEW BUILD LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR SALE IN A VILLAGE SETTING (for the over 55’s) *** 72 lu...
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25% Shared ownership basis.
Price - £65,959 Rent - NIL
The Shires is a purpose-built community for retirement living. The 72 luxury apartments are set within beautiful communal gardens where you can enjoy independent living with care and support as and when needed.
The Shires has a superb range of facilities on offer within the village centre and with over 25 activities a week there's always something new to try. The Shires offers you a retirement where you can be as active as you like and be part of a community on your doorstep. The Shires village centre is a social hub for residents and the local community, welcoming family, visitors and friends from the local area.
Our facilities include: • Bistro • Bar • Resident lounge • Communal gardens • Allotments • On site shop • Hairdresser • Beauty room • Library • Village hall • Wellbeing room • Craft room • Free parking • Wheelchair accessible building • Laundry room • Cleaning service • Laundry service • Dog walking service • Meeting rooms
The 72 apartments are located across four floors and each space constructed to the highest quality, boasting a beautiful contemporary yet practical design .
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1**AVAILABLE WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN** THIS FIRST FLOOR ONE BEDROOMED RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE OVER 60'S SITUATED IN THIS POPULAR DEVELOPMENT. Owned on a 70% Shared Equity Basis with Sanctuary Housin...
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LOCATION
The property is well located and provides good access to surrounding areas. Important centres within a radius of approximately 2 miles include the Queen Elizabeth and Priory Hospitals, the new Dental Hospital and the University of Birmingham. Commuting train links into Birmingham City Centre can be found at Selly Oak & Bournville stations. Access to the Rea Valley national cycle route which meanders its way along the River Rea and down into Cannon Hill Park and along to the city centre can be found across the Pershore Rd where regular buses connect to the city centre.
There is a wide variety of shopping facilities including bars and restaurants locally in Selly Oak Stirchley, Bournville, Harborne and Edgbaston.
Recreational amenities including Edgbaston Priory Club (tennis, squash and leisure), Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Golf Club, Cannon Hill Park and the Midlands Art Centre can all be found locally.
SUMMARY
• First Floor One Bedroomed Retirement Apartment
• Available to the Over 60's
• Owned on a 70% Shared Equity Basis with Sanctuary Housing
• Comfortable Lounge
• Fully Fitted Kitchen
• Double Bedroom with storage cupboard
• Bathroom comprising; Bath with Shower Over, Wash Basin and WC
• Well Located in this Popular Development
• Views Over Parkland to the Rear
• Available with NO UPWARD CHAIN
DATA
Agent Note - please note this sale is subject to Probate (applied for but not yet granted)
Tenure - The property is Leasehold for a term of 99 years from 25th August 2015. It is understood that a new 99 year lease is granted at the start of each change of ownership (to be verified via your legal adviser)
Heating and Glazing - Electric Heating and UPVC Double Glazing with Secondary Glazing behind
Council Tax Band - B
Shared Equity Affordable Housing Scheme / Service Charge - The vendor is selling a 70% interest in the ownership of the property. The Housing Association retains 30% of the ownership to ensure that the criteria for this Affordable Housing Scheme is adhered to each time the properties are sold. Sanctuary Housing Association are also the scheme's property managers, and are responsible for levying a service charge which includes the cost of maintaining the exterior of the buildings, the cost of building's insurance, and the cost of a full-time resident warden. The annually reviewed service charge apportioned to 1 Wibert Close is currently believed to be £188 per calendar month however there is no rent to pay on the 30% share retained by Sanctuary Housing.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Stairs
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Lounge 2.8m (max) 1.8m (min) x 4.6m (max) 3.63m (min)
Kitchen 1.8m x 3.6m
Hall
with storage cupboard
Bedroom 3.7m x 2.57m
with storage cupboard
Bathroom 1.78m x 1.93m
OUTSIDE
Storage Cupboard
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1A ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT OVERLOOKING LANDSCAPED GARDENS and situated in Beeches Court, which was constructed by McCarthy & Stone and benefits from a lift. The apartment comprises an entr...
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LOCATION:
Beeches Court is situated on Ashill Road, Rednal and is conveniently situated opposite Morrisons Super market on Rubery Great Park and is walking distance into to Rubery Village.
Longbridge Retail Park is nearby for local shopping and dining, including Marks and Spencers and Sainsburys and is close to good transport links, bus routes and is within easy access to the motorway networks. Longbridge & Barnt Green Train Stations.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:
This well presented one double bedroom over 60's retirement apartment, offers a great atmosphere for residents having a residents' lounge for people to get together, a communal laundry room , communal gardens, ample parking and a guest suite for residents who have guests that want to stay over time to time.
ENTRANCE HALL having a security door entry system and emergency intercom. A large airing cupboard is fitted with a recenlty installed insulated hot water cylinder, fitted electric immersion heater, electric meters and storage space.
LIVING ROOM with window overlooking the gardens and door giving access to the kitchen. There is an emergency pull cord.
KITCHEN with window overlooking the gardens and fitted with a stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, base and wall mounted units, fitted electric oven. four ring electric hob and overhead extractor hood, fridge and freezer.
BEDROOM with window overlooking the gardens built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf above and emergency intercom.
SHOWER ROOM fitted with suite comprising of a contemporary walk in shower and emergency pull cord., low level WC and wash hand basin;
TENURE
Leasehold
Lease details: TBC
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1A MOST CONVENIENTLY SITUATED FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT for the over 60s which is offered with NO CHAIN. This property comprises of hallway, reception room, kitchen, bedroom, shower room, storage, delightf...
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LOCATION:
Home Meadow Court is situated on Haunch Lane, Kings Heath a suburb of south Birmingham, five miles south of the city centre. It is the next suburb south from Moseley on the A435. Kings Heath is a very popular area which grew around the high street where there are many restaurants, cafes and shops plus an excellent bus service into and out of the city centre. This area is also best known for its local parks Billesley and Chinnbrook within a five minute drive from the property.
HOW TO GET THERE: Enter into Sat Nav: B13 0PN
GENERAL ADVICE: Before travelling a distance to view any property, to get a feel for a locality, many think it’s worthwhile exploring the setting on Google Earth / Google Maps Street View.
SUMMARY:
* This first-floor apartment offers safe, low-maintenance living in a friendly and welcoming community designed exclusively for residents aged 60 and over.
* A welcoming entrance hallway providing access to all principal accommodation. The space offers useful storage cupboards, ideal for coats, shoes, and household items, helping to keep the living areas clutter-free.
* A generously sized reception room offering ample space.
* Accessed directly from the reception room, the kitchen is fitted with a range of base cupboards and matching wall-mounted units, providing ample storage space. The layout offers practical work surfaces and a functional design, making it well suited to everyday cooking and meal preparation.
* A well-proportioned bedroom offering comfortable accommodation and benefiting from a built-in wardrobe, providing convenient storage while maximising floor space.
* The shower room is fitted with a low-level W.C., a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath, and a fully enclosed shower cubicle.
* Entryphone system and emergency cords throughout.
* Residents parking subject to availability.
* Access to residents lounge, launderette and beautifully kept communal gardens.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
TENURE: The agents understand that the property is Leasehold. The lease commenced for 99 years on 9th February 1990. Service charge is £3303.72 per annum which includes water, buildings insurance, maintenance and cleaning of common areas.
SERVICES: Heating is provided by storage heaters.
Hallway
Reception Room 4.22m x 3.58m
Kitchen 2.8m x 2.13m
Bedroom 4.22m x 2.44m
Shower Room 1.65m x 2.06m
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1NO CHAIN! A DELIGHTFUL ONE BEDROOM, GROUND-FLOOR flat for the OVER 55's, Parking available, OFFERING A 70% SHARE. Within a popular development EP rating C
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LOCATION
Weoley Castle is a very popular residential area particularly amongst first time buyers. It is conveniently located for access to Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham University and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at Selly Oak. At the heart of Weoley Castle is the Square which offers a wide selection of shops, businesses and other local amenities. A regular public transport service operates in and around Weoley Castle and there are a number of nurseries and both primary and secondary schools close by, including Shenley Academy.
SUMMARY
*NO CHAIN
*Retirement Complex for over 55's
*70% shared offered for sale
*Ground floor retirement apartment
*Entrance hall
*Lounge with storage cupboard
*Kitchen with stainless steel single bowl sink unit and taps, a range of wall and base units’ cupboards and drawers, electric oven and electric hob, space for fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine
*One double bedroom
*Bathroom with separate shower cubicle with shower fitment, low level WC and built in vanity unit with wash hand basin.
*Parking with communal gardens to the front of property.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tenure: The property is Leasehold, a lease term of 99 years was created in March 2003, there are therefore 75 years unexpired.
Service Charge/ Ground Rent charges: £1824.48 per annum.
Council Tax band A