2 bed Flat For Sale £150,000
The property
This superbly presented second floor apartment is perfect for first time buyers and investors due to it’s affordable price, long lease and magnificent location. It is positioned within a trendy modern development on the outskirts of Great Barr near to the Barr Beacon countryside. The property begins with a communal parking area that features a designated parking space for this apartment and four visitor spaces. The grounds surrounding the property are delightful, especially the communal green to the rear of the building.
The maintenance company take excellent care of the communal areas, as viewers will find out as they move up two flights of stairs to the second floor, passing through a door to approach the main entrance to the apartment.
As viewers enter, they will immediately find a lovely bright hallway and it’s worth noting that all exterior windows and doors in this home are from the hallway. There are doors off to both bedrooms, the family bathroom and the lounge. There are also two storage cupboards, one housing the central heating boiler.
Both bedrooms of this home are double sized having a Juliet balcony overlooking the communal green to the rear. Opposite the second bedroom is a smart family bathroom that comprises of a bathtub with shower fitted over low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin.
The lounge is easily the best room in the property as it features a wide-open space for relaxing and entertaining with a window to the side and a Juliet balcony looking out to the side. An opening to the front of the lounge accesses a modern kitchen suite with granite worktops and all the integrated appliances the buyer could need; a double electric oven, four-burner gas hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Transport links
Horseshoe Crescent is positioned at the top of Nether Hall Avenue, which is fantastically located for commuting as it links directly off the A4041 between the locally known Scott Arms junction in Great Barr and the main ‘Asda roundabout’ in Old Oscott. The Scott Arms junction with the A34 provides quick access to the M6 J7 (and subsequent M5) whereas travelling the opposite direction on the A34 will lead to Birmingham City Centre, past Perry Barr.
The nearest bus stops are on the A4041 Queslett Road and they include services to West Bromwich and Sutton Coldfield including stops in other local destinations such as Great Barr centre.
The nearest train station to the property is arguably Hamstead which has regular trains to Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Walsall. In the opposite direction, Sutton Coldfield and Chester Road stations form part of the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch, passing through Birmingham New Street.
Schools & amenities
There are a total of 14 schools within 1 mile of this home, the nearest being Barr Beacon School (secondary, 0.69 miles) which has been awarded an Outstanding (1) rating by Ofsted, and the Whitecrest Primary School (0.35 miles) which has a Good (2) rating. With so many local schools, it is recommended that parents contact the local authority before confirming catchment.
As mentioned above, the property is not far from a large Asda Supermarket and on the same junction there are other local businesses. A wider range of shops, particularly famous brands, are found at the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr with the Scott Arms Shopping Centre also having some well-known and independent stores.
Room sizes
Open plan kitchen and Lounge: 21’6 x 11’8
Bedroom One: 11'4 x 10'2 (plus wardrobe)
Bedroom Two: 11’8 x 7’5
Family Bathroom: 7’0 x 7’0
Lease details
As with most apartments this property is Leasehold, however it was built with a remarkable 999 year lease from 1st June 2007, meaning there are 985 years remaining. The ground rent is £150 per annum with the maintenance charges expected to be £1,400 per annum.
This superbly presented second floor apartment is perfect for first time buyers and investors due to it’s affordable price, long lease and magnificent location. It is positioned within a trendy modern development on the outskirts of Great Barr near to the Barr Beacon countryside. The property begins with a communal parking area that features a designated parking space for this apartment and four visitor spaces. The grounds surrounding the property are delightful, especially the communal green to the rear of the building.
The maintenance company take excellent care of the communal areas, as viewers will find out as they move up two flights of stairs to the second floor, passing through a door to approach the main entrance to the apartment.
As viewers enter, they will immediately find a lovely bright hallway and it’s worth noting that all exterior windows and doors in this home are from the hallway. There are doors off to both bedrooms, the family bathroom and the lounge. There are also two storage cupboards, one housing the central heating boiler.
Both bedrooms of this home are double sized having a Juliet balcony overlooking the communal green to the rear. Opposite the second bedroom is a smart family bathroom that comprises of a bathtub with shower fitted over low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin.
The lounge is easily the best room in the property as it features a wide-open space for relaxing and entertaining with a window to the side and a Juliet balcony looking out to the side. An opening to the front of the lounge accesses a modern kitchen suite with granite worktops and all the integrated appliances the buyer could need; a double electric oven, four-burner gas hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Nb - room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.
Transport links
Horseshoe Crescent is positioned at the top of Nether Hall Avenue, which is fantastically located for commuting as it links directly off the A4041 between the locally known Scott Arms junction in Great Barr and the main ‘Asda roundabout’ in Old Oscott. The Scott Arms junction with the A34 provides quick access to the M6 J7 (and subsequent M5) whereas travelling the opposite direction on the A34 will lead to Birmingham City Centre, past Perry Barr.
The nearest bus stops are on the A4041 Queslett Road and they include services to West Bromwich and Sutton Coldfield including stops in other local destinations such as Great Barr centre.
The nearest train station to the property is arguably Hamstead which has regular trains to Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Walsall. In the opposite direction, Sutton Coldfield and Chester Road stations form part of the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch, passing through Birmingham New Street.
Schools & amenities
There are a total of 14 schools within 1 mile of this home, the nearest being Barr Beacon School (secondary, 0.69 miles) which has been awarded an Outstanding (1) rating by Ofsted, and the Whitecrest Primary School (0.35 miles) which has a Good (2) rating. With so many local schools, it is recommended that parents contact the local authority before confirming catchment.
As mentioned above, the property is not far from a large Asda Supermarket and on the same junction there are other local businesses. A wider range of shops, particularly famous brands, are found at the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr with the Scott Arms Shopping Centre also having some well-known and independent stores.
Room sizes
Open plan kitchen and Lounge: 21’6 x 11’8
Bedroom One: 11'4 x 10'2 (plus wardrobe)
Bedroom Two: 11’8 x 7’5
Family Bathroom: 7’0 x 7’0
Lease details
As with most apartments this property is Leasehold, however it was built with a remarkable 999 year lease from 1st June 2007, meaning there are 985 years remaining. The ground rent is £150 per annum with the maintenance charges expected to be £1,400 per annum.
