2 bed flat for sale

Birch House, 268, Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield B72

A particularly attractive two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment situated within Birch House on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield, offering spacious and well-planned accommodation, tasteful neutral decoration and the considerable benefits of an allocated parking space and a private decked outside area with access to the communal gardens.

The property is approached via a communal driveway, with an allocated parking space providing convenient off-road parking. Double-glazed entrance doors lead into the communal porch and hallway, with the apartment situated directly off the main communal hallway.

Upon entering the apartment, the welcoming hallway provides access to the main rooms and benefits from tiled flooring, 2 x radiators, recessed spotlights, an intercom system and an alarm.

The spacious lounge is a particularly appealing reception room, featuring a large double-glazed bay window with fitted shutter blinds, a radiator and carpeting. An attractive fireplace provides an additional focal point, incorporating an ornamental gas fire, with the chimney currently capped. The room offers plenty of space for both seating and relaxation, making it an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining.

The stylish fitted kitchen is accessed from the hallway and continues the tiled flooring. It is fitted with a range of wall and base units, complemented by an integrated double oven, a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood above, an integrated fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, together with a sink and recessed spotlights. The kitchen offers a practical and well-equipped space for everyday cooking.

The second bedroom is a well-proportioned room, featuring carpeting, fitted wardrobes, a radiator, recessed spotlights and a double-glazed frosted window with fitted shutter blinds. This room would be ideal for guests, family members or alternatively as a home office, depending on the purchaser’s requirements.

The main bathroom is finished with floor-to-ceiling wall tiling and tiled flooring. The suite comprises a bathtub, wash hand basin with storage beneath, WC and a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet. A heated towel rail, recessed spotlights and an extractor fan are within.

The master bedroom is another excellent feature of the apartment, offering fitted wardrobes, carpeting, a radiator and recessed spotlights. Double-glazed patio doors, complete with fitted shutter blinds, provide direct access to the property’s private decked outside space, creating a lovely extension to the bedroom and a useful area to enjoy some fresh air.

The master bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, finished with tiled flooring and comprising a shower enclosure with rainfall showerhead, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, recessed spotlights and an extractor fan. The apartment’s boiler is neatly housed within a fitted wardrobe in the master bedroom.

Outside, the private decked area is exclusively for the use of this apartment. From here, there is access down to the communal gardens, while a side gate provides additional rear access. The communal driveway and allocated parking space further enhance the convenience of the property.

Birch House is on a a convenient position on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield, providing access to a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Sutton Coldfield town centre offers a wider selection of shopping facilities, leisure amenities and places to eat, while nearby Boldmere and Wylde Green provide further independent shops and local services.

The area is well served by a choice of local primary and secondary schools, making the location suitable for a range of purchasers, subject to their individual requirements. Nearby parks, green spaces and leisure facilities also provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.

For commuters, Chester Road railway station provides services towards Birmingham city centre and connections across the wider rail network. Road links are also convenient, with access to the surrounding Sutton Coldfield areas and the wider Birmingham road network, including routes towards the motorway network.

Offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious lounge, a stylish fitted kitchen, allocated parking and the added advantage of a private decked outside space, this tastefully decorated ground floor apartment represents an appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers and investors alike. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the accommodation, practical layout and additional outdoor space on offer.

Dropped kerb to communal driveway with allocated parking space, double set UPVC double glazed doors from entrance into:-
Porch

Having wooden door into:-
Communal hallway

Having wooden front door into:-
Hallway

Having tiled flooring, entrance to front reception room, kitchen and doors to second bedroom, master and bathroom, intercom system, alarm, consumer unit, radiator, spotlights and smoke alarm.

Front reception room - 14; 3" x 17' 10" (4.35m x 5.45m)

Having alcove with feature fire and inset decorative fire, two frosted corner windows to either side, double glazed bay window to front, radiator under, spotlights, carpeted and fitted shutter blinds.

Kitchen - 10' 2" x 7' 1" (3.10m x 2.18m)

Having tiled flooring, a range of wall and base units, double oven, four ring electric hob with extractor fan above, integrated fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated washing machine, sink and spotlights.

Master bedoom - 11' 9" x 11' (3.59m x 3.36m)

Carpeted, fitted wardrobes, fitted wardrobes, radiator, spotlights, patio doors with fitted shutter blinds out to decking area.

Ensuite - 8' 8" x 3' 2" (2.65m x 0.97m)

Having tiled walls and flooring, sink, toilet, radiator, spotlights, enclosed shower with rainfall shower and extractor fan.

Bedroom two - 8' 2" x 11' 11" (250m x 3.64m)

Carpeted, fitted wardrobes, radiator, double glazed frosted window with fitted shutter blinds and spotlights.

Bathroom - 10' 1" x 5' (3.08m x 1.33m)

Having tiled flooring, tiled walls, heated towel rail, bath, toilet, sink with storage under and wall mounted mirrored cabinet, spotlights and extractor fan.
Outside

Having decked area that belongs to this apartment leading then to communal gardens, side gate for rear access.

Council Tax Band D - Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Gas Central Heating
Sewerage - Mains

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE, Vodafone – Good outdoor and in home
O2 – Good outdoor, variable in home
Three – Good outdoor

Broadband coverage - Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 10 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.9Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 75 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20Mbps.

Networks in your area:- Virgin Media, Openreach

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is leasehold 125 years from 01/01/2011. Service Charge is currently running at £2,000 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed) The Ground Rent is currently running at £250 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed). However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitors or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.

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