Summary - GUARDIAN COURT FLAT 353 FRANKLEY BEECHES ROAD NORTHFIELD BIRMINGHAM B31 5LX
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright two-bedroom flat with communal garden and resident parking near local shops.
70% shared ownership for over-60s, remaining 30% held by Anchor Housing
A two-bedroom first-floor retirement flat offered as a 70% shared ownership for over-60s. Built in 2007 and extending to about 549 sqft, the property has double glazing, gas central heating and resident parking, with a communal garden and secure entry. Service charge is approximately £280 pcm (around £3,360 per year); there is no ground rent. Council Tax Band A and an EPC rating of C.
The flat requires updating throughout and is sold with 81 years remaining on the lease — a materially short term that will need urgent attention and legal advice. The current remaining 30% is owned by Anchor Housing; no rent is payable on that portion. Buyers should review the management pack and instruct a solicitor to check lease extension costs and terms before committing.
Location benefits include nearby shops, bus links and local schools, plus excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. However, the neighbourhood scores high on deprivation and recorded crime levels are high; this may affect insurance, security and resale prospects. The property suits an over-60s buyer seeking affordable entry via shared ownership and willing to invest in modernization, or someone prepared to manage lease-extension arrangements promptly.
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