Compact, well-presented ground-floor flat with garage and long lease — ideal first buy or investment.
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat, approx. 467 sq ft
A well-presented ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offering compact, efficient living in Kings Heath. The flat benefits from a modern kitchen and bathroom, neutral décor and large windows that bring good natural light into the lounge/diner. It sits within a 1960s/70s brick purpose-built block with spacious communal gardens, residents’ parking and an en-bloc garage.
This property suits a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking a low-entry purchase. There is no upward chain and the very long lease (approx. 941 years) removes common leasehold concerns. Annual costs include a service charge of about £1,320 and a ground rent reported at the same level — these are significant ongoing sums to factor into affordability and rental yield calculations.
Practical points: heating is by electric room heaters rather than a gas central system, which can increase energy bills. The apartment footprint is small (approx. 467 sq ft) and best for buyers wanting compact, easy-to-manage accommodation rather than a large family home. The area offers strong local amenities and good schools nearby, but recorded crime levels are above average, so prospective purchasers should review local data and the block’s security arrangements.
Overall this is a tidy, move-in-ready flat with solid rental or starter-home potential, but buyers should budget for higher service/ground charges and potentially higher running costs from electric heating.