Compact one-bedroom leasehold maisonette with garden — cheap running costs, needs light updating..
Ground-floor one-bedroom maisonette with front and rear gardens
Set on Musgrave Road, this ground-floor one-bedroom maisonette offers a compact, affordable entry into Birmingham’s housing market. The accommodation includes a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and both front and rear gardens — practical outdoor space for a small household or tenant. An EPC rating of C and mains gas central heating give reasonable running costs.
The property is leasehold with approximately 105 years remaining, making it suitable for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a low-price purchase with modest ongoing costs; council tax is very cheap. The home is modest in size (approximately 571 sq ft) and presents as average condition internally, so light modernisation or cosmetic updating would add immediate value.
Important considerations: the local area records very high crime levels and is classified as very deprived, factors that may affect long-term desirability and lettability. The building dates from the mid-20th century and will benefit from some upkeep to external timber fencing and general cosmetic refurbishment internally. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal are useful practical benefits for working tenants or homeowners.
For buyers prioritising affordability and proximity to local amenities and transport, this maisonette offers a straightforward, low-cost purchase with short-term refurbishment potential. Investors should weigh rental demand against local area indicators; owner-occupiers should budget for updating and be comfortable with the neighbourhood context.