Summary - SCHOLARS GATE, 80 APARTMENT 14 SEVERN STREET BIRMINGHAM B1 1QG
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Stylish one-bedroom close to Mailbox and Grand Central transport links.
- Duplex one-bedroom with double-height ceilings and spiral staircase
- Grade II listed: alterations restricted; may cause maintenance complications
- Leasehold: 105 years remaining
- Service charge c. £2,556 pa; ground rent £200 pa
- Electric storage heaters; no gas central heating
- Very slow broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
- City-centre location near The Mailbox and Grand Central station
- Located in a student-dominated area; local crime levels very high
A rare duplex set within a converted Victorian school, this one-bedroom apartment offers striking double-height ceilings, arched windows and a spiral staircase that gives the living space real character. The open-plan ground floor has a contemporary kitchen and living area while the mezzanine bedroom enjoys stained glass and timber panelling — a distinctive city-centre home for someone seeking character-filled living.
Practical details matter: the flat is Grade II listed, which restricts alterations and may complicate maintenance or refurbishment. It is leasehold with 105 years remaining, an annual service charge of about £2,556 and a small ground rent of £200. Heating is by electric storage heaters and mains broadband speeds are reported as very slow.
The location is a major selling point — immediate proximity to The Mailbox and Grand Central station puts transport, shops and city amenities on the doorstep. The neighbourhood is a cosmopolitan, student-dominated area, suited to buyers wanting central, lively city living rather than quiet suburbia.
Buyers should also weigh local factors: the area records very high crime levels and the building’s listed status may add cost and delay to any works. For a buyer who values character, central convenience and a distinctive home, this apartment presents a compelling, if trade-off-heavy, opportunity.
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