Offers in region of
£250,000
(£287/sq. ft)
2 bed flat for saleThe Franklin, Bournville Lane, Birmingham B30
2 beds
3 baths
1 reception
872 sq. ft
EPC Rating: C
- Leasehold
Rice Chamberlains Estate Agents
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About this property
Upgraded Contemporary Apartment
Two Bedrooms
Two En-Suites
Parking
Prime Location
Bright and Light
Style and Space
Guest WC
Must View!
*quite superb two bedroom apartment in this much-sought after development – click for the full virtual tour!* This stunning two bedroom apartment offers contemporary living in this lovely, leafy suburb of Birmingham, ideally positioned just a few short stops from Birmingham City Centre, the qe Hospital and University, with Bournville train station only a short stroll away. The recently re-decorated apartment provides bright and airy open-plan living with impressive loft-style ceilings and has been significantly enhanced throughout. There are two well-planned en-suite, high-specification Roca Italian bathrooms, one featuring a monsoon walk-in shower, both benefitting from upgraded sinks with integrated storage. The stylish Comprex-designed kitchen has been further improved with quartz worktops and splashbacks, alongside upgraded integrated AEG appliances, while the living area also enjoys an in-built bose speaker system, adding to the apartment’s premium feel. The Franklin was developed in 2016, having been formerly used as Cadbury’s headquarters, and retains its distinctive 1960s character with a marble entrance foyer, high-spec residents’ gym and secure parking areas. The property is one of the larger styles within the development and further benefits from in-built fibre optic internet and Sky Q. Ideally positioned to take full advantage of all that Bournville has to offer, including much in-demand local schools, independent shops and eateries, and also offering excellent access to Stirchley’s vibrant high street with its wide range of independent retailers. This is a wonderful home, perfectly suited to investors or as a low-maintenance, stress-free option for owner-occupiers. Please call our Bournville team for more information or click for the full virtual tour!
Approach
This two bedroom first floor apartment is approached via a car park with direct access to communal hallway or from the main entrance door with stairs and lift access to the first floor with hardwood front entry door opening into:
Entrance Hall
With gas central heating radiator, recessed spotlights, hardwood wooden floor covering, door opening into useful storage cupboard providing plentiful storage and internal doors opening into:
Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining Room (13' 4'' x 28' 11'' (4.06m x 8.81m))
Living / Dining Area: With continued hardwood wooden floor covering, floor to ceiling double glazed windows to side aspect with brand new white wooden blinds, feature LED strip lighting, recessed spots to ceiling, two gas central heating radiators, telephone video intercom system, in-built bose speaker system and open walkway through to contemporary kitchen.
Kitchen: With tiling to floors, contemporary kitchen units, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap with filter, integrated AEG oven, four ring burner induction hob, integrated dishwasher and breakfast bar area with Quartz worktops. Kitchen also has updated Quartz work tops and splashbacks.
Bedroom One
With door opening into built-in wardrobe with interior lighting and hallway opening into main bedroom area with floor to ceiling double glazed window with brand new white wooden blinds, recessed spots, gas central heating radiator and door opening into:
En-Suite Shower Room (7' 2'' x 5' 2'' (2.18m x 1.57m))
With double walk-in shower with mains power shower, contemporary upgraded wash hand basin with under sink storage and hot and cold mixer tap, hidden cistern push button WC, all mounted mirror, contemporary tiling to wall slash backs and walls, heated chrome towel rail and recess spots to ceiling.
Guest Cloakroom/Wc (2' 10'' x 4' 9'' (0.86m x 1.45m))
With contemporary tiling to floor and splash backs, hidden cistern low flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer, wall mounted mirror, recessed spots to ceiling and ceiling mounted extractor fan.
Bedroom Two (9' 4'' x 17' 4'' (2.84m x 5.28m))
With floor to ceiling double glazed window with brand new white wooden blinds, recessed spots to ceiling, gas central heating radiator and interior door opening into:
En-Suite (7' 2'' x 5' 6'' (2.18m x 1.68m))
With panel bath with mains power shower over and glass shower screen, contemporary upgraded wash hand basin with under sink storage and hot and cold mixer tap hidden cistern push button WC, contemporary tiling to floor and splash back area, wall mounted mirror, ceiling mounted extractor and recessed ceiling spotlights.
Parking
One allocated parking space in the gated parking area.
Tenure
Lease Start Date 21/06/2016
Lease End Date 01/01/2165
Lease Term 150 years from 1 January 2015
Lease Term Remaining 139 years
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Tenure
Leasehold (90 years)
Service charge
£1,781 per year
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£350
Ground rent date of next review
Ground rent review period
Every 10 years