Summary - 17 MERLIN WAY BIRMINGHAM B35 6QN
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free 2-bed duplex with parking — ideal first home or buy-to-let near Birmingham.
No upward chain — quick completion possible
Allocated off-street parking included
Modern build (post-2007) with double glazing
Separate study/office plus open-plan living
Leasehold with c.106 years remaining
Ground rent £135 pa; additional leasehold fees possible
Area classed very deprived; crime above average
Approx. 689 sq ft — good size for two bedrooms
This two-bedroom duplex apartment on Merlin Way offers an accessible entry into homeownership or a straightforward buy-to-let opportunity. The property’s modern build (post-2007), open-plan living, separate study, double glazing and allocated off-street parking deliver practical, low-maintenance living for commuters to Birmingham.
Internally the layout is sensible: a bright open-plan lounge/kitchen with a Juliet balcony, two double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over bath. At about 689 sq ft the apartment feels larger than average for its type and benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working or attracting tenants.
Important practical points are clear: the property is leasehold with about 106 years remaining and a modest ground rent of £135. It is offered chain free, which can speed up purchase. The area has good local amenities and schools but is classified as very deprived with above-average crime statistics — buyers should weigh location risks against the low asking price and commuting convenience.
Overall this is a pragmatic first home or rental investment: contemporary, modestly priced and ready to occupy, but best suited to purchasers comfortable with leasehold ownership and mindful of neighbourhood challenges.
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