Summary - ABACUS BUILDING, 196 FLAT 68 ALCESTER STREET BIRMINGHAM B12 0NX
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Bright two-bedroom city flat with private entrance and allocated parking — ideal first-time buy or investment.
Private entrance — no communal corridors or shared access
A two-bedroom apartment in Digbeth offering a private entrance and one allocated parking space — rare for city-centre flats. The large open-plan kitchen/diner and living area benefit from generous windows and high ceilings, creating bright, modern living across approximately 819 sq ft. One bedroom has an ensuite and built-in storage; the property is presented as ready to occupy and sits within an EWS1-compliant conversion (1996–2002 era construction).
This home is well suited to first-time buyers seeking a secure, low-maintenance city base or investors looking for buy-to-let potential; the current marketing suggests achievable rents around £1,200+ PCM and a sitting tenant as of February 2025. The lease has about 106 years remaining, providing medium-term security for mortgage and purchase planning.
Buyers should note practical costs and local context plainly: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of around £2,261 and a small ground rent of £150. Heating is by electric room heaters (main fuel: electricity), which can increase running costs compared with gas, and double glazing installation dates are not provided. The wider area is classified as very deprived with a high local crime rate — important for families or risk-averse purchasers to consider.
Overall this apartment offers strong city-centre convenience, private access and parking — attractive to first-time buyers and investors — but carries elevated service charges, electric heating, and local-area safety and deprivation considerations that should be weighed before viewing.
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