Summary - WASHINGTON WHARF APARTMENT 43 GRANVILLE STREET BIRMINGHAM B1 1NN
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Modern canal-side one-bedroom with parking and long lease — ideal city-base or investor buy.
Canal-view balcony with water vistas
Allocated off-street parking space
999-year lease — long-term security
471 sq ft one-bedroom apartment
Service charge approximately £1,200 per year
Electric storage heating (higher running costs possible)
Located in a cosmopolitan, largely student neighbourhood
Area records very high crime rates
Set on the waterfront of Washington Wharf, this one-bedroom apartment offers a bright, open-plan living space and a private balcony with canal views. The layout includes a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and a good-sized bathroom — all arranged across a compact 471 sq ft footprint. The 999-year lease provides long-term security for owner-occupiers or investors.
Practical positives include allocated off-street parking, double glazing, and a service charge that covers communal maintenance (£1,200 pa). The building is modern (built 2003–2006) and sits close to central Birmingham landmarks and transport links, making it convenient for work, study, or city leisure.
Be clear about the trade-offs: heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas; the property sits in an area with very high recorded crime, and the neighbourhood is a mixed, predominantly student area with a transient population. Service charge and council tax (Band D) should be factored into monthly costs.
This flat suits a first-time buyer seeking a low-maintenance city-base, or an investor targeting city-centre rental demand. It is not a turnkey family home — buyers hoping for lower running costs or a quieter residential street should consider this before viewing.
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