- Seventh-floor one-bedroom apartment with balcony and Tamworth Castle views
- Allocated parking space included
- EPC C; double glazing fitted after 2002
- Electric storage heating; system-built walls likely uninsulated
- Leasehold: 85 years remaining (original 125-year term from 1985)
- Service charge £411.20 pa; ground rent £183.64 pa
- Area: very deprived with very high crime — may affect lettability
- More suitable for cash buyers; mortgage options may be limited
This seventh-floor one-bedroom apartment in Strode House offers a compact, city-centre base with a private balcony and views towards Tamworth Castle. The living room includes a fireplace and balcony access; the kitchen has a hob and oven and the bathroom features a shower over the bath. The flat is practical in layout and easy to manage for a single occupant or couple.
Practical positives include an allocated parking space, an EPC rating of C and very low council tax (Band A). The property is leasehold with 85 years remaining (original 125-year term from 1985), a modest ground rent and a service charge which should be factored into holding costs. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building has double glazing installed after 2002.
This home is best suited to investors or cash buyers. The small footprint and proximity to Tamworth town centre make it straightforward to let, but the building’s age, system-built walls (assumed uninsulated) and electric heating limit energy-efficiency and may deter some tenants without improvements. Cosmetic work is likely to be needed — the living room shows older carpet and dated fittings.
Important drawbacks are factual: the block sits in an area identified as very deprived with a very high crime rate, and the property’s seventh-floor location has accessibility implications and means mortgage options may be limited. Service charge and ground rent are ongoing costs. Prospective buyers should check lease terms, service charge history and suitability for mortgage lenders before committing.
