Summary - 43, THE SADDLES, CROCKETTS LANE B66 3DJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful one-bedroom flat in a listed Victorian building — ideal low-cost entry or investor buy.
One bedroom open-plan flat with fitted kitchen
Off-street parking available for residents
Listed building — restrictions and extra consent likely
Leasehold: 125 years remaining, ground rent £250
Electric room heaters; no central heating installed
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Very low council tax reduces monthly costs
Local area: high crime and very deprived — consider risks
Set within a striking Victorian building on Crocketts Lane, this one-bedroom, open-plan flat offers compact city living with character features and off-street parking. The property suits first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a well-connected base close to Smethwick Galton Bridge, local shops and good schools.
The apartment provides practical benefits: fitted kitchen, loft-style high ceilings and exposed brick detail that add period character. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support modern living, while very low council tax helps running costs. Off-street parking is a notable convenience in a busy area.
Buyers should note material considerations: the building has listed status which can restrict alterations and complicate works and permissions. The property is leasehold (125 years remaining) with a ground rent of £250 and potential additional leasehold fees. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than central heating, and the location records higher local crime and significant area deprivation—factors to weigh for personal use or tenancy income and insurance.
For the right buyer this is an affordable entry into a period building with character close to transport links and local amenities. Investors should factor in leasehold costs, management of listed-building constraints and the local market when assessing rental potential.
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