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£150,000

(£268/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Portershill Drive, Shirley B90

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 560 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • First-floor retirement apartment designed exclusively for the over 60s

  • Spacious lounge/diner and well-appointed kitchen

  • Two comfortable bedrooms and a practical shower room

  • Attractive and well-maintained communal gardens

  • Purpose-built development with resident warden and Careline system

  • Excellent communal facilities including laundry room, community lounge and guest accommodation

  • Highly convenient location just off Tanworth Lane and close to the A34 Stratford Road

  • Immediate access to Sainsbury’s supermarket and Shirley Retail Park

  • Close to local shops, restaurants, parks and community amenities in Shirley town centre

  • Good transport links with frequent bus services and nearby Shirley Railway Station

  • Wet room

  • Level access shower

This well-presented first-floor retirement apartment is set within a highly convenient development designed exclusively for the over 60s. The accommodation includes an entrance lobby, a spacious lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room, and access to attractive communal gardens.

Portershill Drive was purpose-built with retirement living in mind and occupies an excellent location just off Tanworth Lane, close to its junction with the main A34 Stratford Road. Directly across the Stratford Road is a Sainsbury’s supermarket, with a pedestrian walkway providing easy access to the nearby Retail Park, home to a wide range of major stores. A small parade of local shops, including a chemist and convenience store, can be found at the corner of Tanworth Lane and Shakespeare Drive, while further facilities extend north along the Stratford Road into Shirley town centre. Here, residents can enjoy a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants, a community centre and local park. Regular bus services operate along the Stratford Road, offering convenient links to Birmingham City Centre, surrounding suburbs and Solihull town centre. Shirley also benefits from its own railway station on Haslucks Green Road.

Residents of Portershill Drive have access to excellent communal facilities, including a resident warden, Careline system, on-site laundry room, community lounge, a programme of social activities, and en-suite guest accommodation for visitors. The apartment itself is set back from the road behind a small parking area, with a paved pathway leading to the canopy porch. Inside, the layout includes a welcoming entrance lobby, a light and spacious lounge/diner, a well-appointed kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms and a practical shower room.

Outside, the well-tended communal gardens provide a pleasant and peaceful setting, all maintained within the service charge. The property is Leasehold and there are 57 years remaining on the lease, the service charge is £1338.57 every six months.

Please read the following: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute a contract or part of a contract in any way. We are not surveyors or conveyancing experts therefore we cannot and do not comment on the condition, issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make enquiries before carrying out any transactional decisions. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply that they are in full efficient working order, and they have not been tested. All dimensions are approximate. We are not liable for any loss arising from the use of these details.

Regulations require us to conduct identity and aml checks and gather information about every buyer's financial circumstances. These checks are essential in fulfilling our Customer Due Diligence obligations, which must be done before any property can be marked as sold subject to contract. The rules are set by law and enforced by trading standards.

We will start these checks once you have made a provisionally agreeable offer on a property. The cost is £30 (including VAT) per transaction. This fee covers the expense of obtaining relevant data and any necessary manual checks and monitoring. It's paid in advance via our onboarding system.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Portershill Drive is a popular and conveniently situated development in the heart of Shirley, B90, just off Tanworth Lane and close to the A34 Stratford Road. The location offers easy access to a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, local shops, cafés, and the Shirley Retail Park. Excellent transport links are nearby, with frequent bus services along the Stratford Road, and Shirley Railway Station within easy reach. The area is well served by parks, community facilities and healthcare services, making it a highly sought-after and practical setting for comfortable, accessible living.

Lounge / Diner (5.00m x 4.11m)

Max

Kitchen (2.62m x 2.17m)

Master Bedroom (4.13m x 2.67m)

Bedroom 2 (2.65m x 2.67m)

Max

Shower Room (2.07m x 1.71m)

Disclaimer

These particulars are for guidance only and based on information approved by the seller. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed and details may contain errors or omissions. They do not form part of any contract. We are not surveyors or legal experts and cannot advise on condition, title, or other legal matters. Buyers should instruct their own professionals before making decisions. Photos are illustrative only and items shown are not necessarily included. Fixtures, fittings and appliances are not tested and may not be in working order. All measurements are approximate. No liability is accepted for loss from use of these details.

By law we must carry out id and aml checks and review buyers’ financial circumstances before a property can be marked sold subject to contract. This due diligence is required by trading standards. Checks start once a provisional offer is agreed. The cost is £30 incl. VAT per property, payable in advance via our onboarding system.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (57 years)

  • Service charge

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £75

  • Ground rent date of next review

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