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About
Chris Foster Estate Agent are pleased to offer for sale this second floor, one bedroom apartment situated in a highly sought after development close to Aldridge Village centre.
Portland Court benefits from a private gated car park and beautiful communal gardens. The bright and airy accommodation briefly comprises of hallway, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and a bathroom.
Further benefits include uPVC double glazing (where specified), electric heaters and a garage in a separate block.
The development benefits from having a freehold owned by the residents and managed by a resident appointed committee. The property requires renovation throughout and is available with no upward chain.
Probate is ongoing.
Aldridge - Aldridge has the benefit of all main shopping facilities including a Morrison superstore in the centre of the village and is splendidly served with a range of good schools including Aldridge School, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College and the highly regarded Queen Mary’s Grammar school for boys and High school for girls available at Walsall.
Recreational facilities are provided at The Stick and Wicket Club at the Green with cricket, running, football and hockey whilst Aldridge Sailing Club can be found at the junction of Stubbers Green Lane and Barns Lane.
The splendid Druids Heath Golf Club is located off Stonnall Road.
Regular public transport services run to many local areas, whilst junction 7 of the M6 motorway at Great Barr is within approximately 5 miles, which gives further access to the M5 and M42 whilst the M6 Toll Road is accessible at Brownhills (5 miles) thus giving easy access to all main centres, Birmingham Airport, International Rail Station and The National Exhibition Centre.
Outside - Portland Court has a keypad operated electric gate leading to a shared private driveway with garages beyond.
Beautiful lawned communal gardens have well stocked flower and shrub borders and paths leading to communal door to shared stairwell leading to door to:- Hallway - With two built-in storage cupboards and doors off to:- Bedroom - 2.79m max x 2.64m max (9'2" max x 8'8" max) - With electric heater and uPVC double glazed window to the side.
Bathroom - Having a bath, low flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls and frosted uPVC double glazed window to the side.
Lounge - 3.73m x 2.97m (12'3" x 9'9") - With electric heater, uPVC double glazed window to the side, frosted uPVC double glazed window to the front and doorway to:- Kitchen - 2.97m x 1.70m (9'9" x 5'7") - Having single drainer sink unit and uPVC double glazed windows to front and side.
Garage (Unmeasured) - Having a garage in separate block TENURE We understand the property is Leasehold with vacant possession upon completion.
The agent has been informed that the ground rent is currently £0 and the annual service charge is currently £1,440. The lease is currently being extended to 999 years.
SERVICES All main services are connected together with telephone point subject to the usual regulations. A plentiful supply of power points are installed throughout the property.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All items specified in these sales particulars pass with the property.
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.
Buyers are 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. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor.
Misrepresentation Act 1967 These particulars, whilst believed to be correct, are provided for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
All photographs are intended to show a representation of the property and any items featured should be assumed not to be included unless stated within these sales particulars.
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