Summary - GUARDIAN COURT FLAT 307 FRANKLEY BEECHES ROAD NORTHFIELD BIRMINGHAM B31 5LX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bed retirement flat with communal garden and parking.
70% shared ownership — purchase at reduced cost via government grant
A first-floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment offered at 70% shared ownership in Guardian Court, designed for buyers aged 60 and over. The layout is practical with an L-shaped plan and a modest living room — a straightforward, low-maintenance home for someone seeking independence with on-site support. The development includes a communal garden, laundry facilities and part-time on-site management (around 20 hours/week).
This property is priced to reflect the shared ownership model and the government-backed grant that reduces the effective purchase price. Off-street car parking is available but not allocated. Transport links are good with regular buses to Northfield centre and Birmingham, and local amenities such as shops, a pharmacy and leisure facilities are within reach.
Notable positives are the chain-free sale, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, plus double glazing and gas central heating. The apartment will suit a buyer wanting a compact, manageable home in a retirement community and who is comfortable with shared ownership terms.
Important drawbacks: the lease has approximately 71 years remaining — low enough to deter some mortgage lenders and may affect resale value. The building and interior are dated and will require modernization. Service charge is significant at £2,842.08 per year. The local area records higher crime levels and is classified as very deprived, which buyers should factor into long-term plans.
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