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About
Robert Aston & Company are pleased to offer to the market this well presented modern first floor flat situated in a convenient and sought after residential area.
Benefits from majority gas central heating, UPVC double glazing throughout and will be an ideal purchase for a first time buyer or investor. Early viewing is advised.
The property, built around 1972, although the exact date being unknown, is an attractive purpose built three storey development of twelve flats contained within attractive landscaped grounds with tarmac driveway leading to rear brick built garage block and communal paved walkways.
The building is protected by a security door telephone entry system and double glazed communal doors. Main particulars entrance hall Having wooden front door with Yale and mortise locks.
Central heating radiator. Wall mounted telephone and video entry system. Wall mounted Salus thermostat controller. Telephone connection point. Ceiling light.
Wooden panelled door opening into: Useful storage cupboard housing wall mounted electrical trip switches. Additional single storage cupboard above.
Further wooden door opening into: Storage cupboard with ample storage space. Additional single storage cupboard above.
3rd wooden panelled door opening into: Useful storage cupboard having fitted shelf. Lounge Measuring 15'8 x 9'11 Having wooden panelled door off hallway.
Two large UPVC double glazed windows one looking to front and one looking to side. Central heating radiator. Two double and one single power points. TV aerial connection point. Two ceiling lights.
Kitchen Measuring 8'9 x 7'3 Having wooden door with obscured glazed panel off entrance hallway. Being fitted in a range of wall and base units painted white with butchers block work surfaces.
Comprising stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap fitting and drainer to side. Double base unit under. Single base unit to side with one drawer. Further single base unit with one drawer.
Space and connection for gas cooker. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Double wall mounted unit. Single wall mounted unit. Wall mounted Worcester Combi gas boiler.
Two double glazed windows looking to side. Two double power points. Ceiling light. Central heating radiator. Painted tiling to some walls.
Bedroom (front) Measuring 11'6 x 9'9 Having wooden panelled door off hallway. Multi functional storage unit affixed to wall in white, with a combination of open shelving and drawers.
Two UPVC double glazed windows looking to front. Three single power points. Ceiling light. Electric panel heater.
Wooden panelled door opening into: Useful storage cupboard having full length clothes hanging rail and ample storage space. Additional single storage unit over.
Bathroom Measuring 5'11 x 5'6 Having wooden panelled door off hallway. Being fitted in a suite in white comprising of panelled P ’shaped bath with mixer tap and shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin.
Low flush WC. Ceramic tiling to full height. Obscured UPVC double glazed window looking to side. Towel radiator. Ceiling light with pull cord switch. Grey tiled floor.
Outside Single garage in separate block. Additional information Tenure: Leasehold.
We are advised that the property is leasehold having a term of 999 years from 2015, with approximately 988 years remaining.
However, we have not checked the legal title to the property and all interested parties should obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor before committing to purchase the property.
Service charge: £ 1260 per annum (for the period 2025/2026). Ground rent: £ nil /Peppercorn managing agents: Cottons, 361 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B17 8DL. Council tax band: Band A.
(According to the Direct Gov website ) local authority: Birmingham City Council.
Services: Robert Aston and Company understands from the vendor that all mains drainage, gas, electricity and water are connected to the property but have not obtained verification of this.
Any interested party should obtain verification of this information through their Solicitors or Surveyors before committing to purchase the property.
Fixtures and fittings: Only as detailed in sales particulars. Viewings: Strictly by prior appointment with Robert Aston and Company.
Agent note: We have not been able to verify whether historic works to the property required any necessary Planning or Building Regulation approval, or whether such approvals were obtained.
The vendor has provided the information relating to the above.
Robert Aston and Company would stress that they have not checked the legal documentation to verify the status of the property or the information provided by the vendors and would advise any potential buyer obtain verification from their solicitor.
General Information - Robert Aston & Company have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, fit for their purpose, or within ownership of the sellers.
Robert Aston & Company have not checked the title or the legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property.
The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
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About 5, Godrich House, Highfield Road, Birmingham
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