Summary - Apartment 257, 41 Essex Street, Edgebaston B5 4TR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure modern flat near New Street — good commuter or rental pick.
24-hour concierge with direct lift access to the apartment
Fifth-floor position with city views and communal courtyard
Compact modern one-bedroom — 495 sq ft, open-plan living
Electric room heaters only — no gas central heating
Leasehold with approximately 113 years remaining
Service charge ~£2,414 pa and ground rent ~£300 pa (verify)
Located minutes from New Street Station — strong commuter links
High local crime and area deprivation may affect resale/value
Set on the fifth floor of the I-Land complex, this modern one-bedroom apartment offers straightforward city living with rental potential. The open-plan living area and compact fitted kitchen suit a single occupant or couple seeking low-maintenance space near New Street Station. Residents benefit from 24-hour concierge, direct lift access and communal courtyard — features that help lettings and short-stay demand in this area.
Practical details are clear: 495 sq ft, double glazing, electric room heaters and an estimated 113 years remaining on the lease. Service charges and ground rent apply (service charge recorded around £2,414 pa; ground rent approx. £300 pa) and should be verified by a solicitor before purchase. Council Tax band B is relatively low.
Be candid about the neighbourhood: this is a multicultural, student-dominated part of the city with higher-than-average crime and local area deprivation. That context affects long-term capital growth and owner-occupation desirability, but it also supports steady rental demand and easy tenant find for investors.
The interior is modern and move-in ready though compact: laminate floors in the living room, a fitted kitchen with built-in appliances, and a modest double bedroom. Heating is electric (room heaters), so buyers expecting central gas heating should factor running costs into budgeting.
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