Summary - 32 OLD DICKENS HEATH ROAD SHIRLEY SOLIHULL B90 1SD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free apartment with long lease and allocated parking near village amenities.
Two-bedroom second-floor apartment with separate fitted kitchen
Allocated off-street parking for one vehicle
Long lease: 975 years remaining (leasehold)
Service charge approximately £1,150.76 per year
EPC rating C; mains gas central heating and double glazing
Compact overall size — total about 543 sq ft
No upward chain — offers can proceed quickly
Local area has above-average crime; consider security implications
Bright, well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, suited to a first-time buyer seeking a low-entry property in Dickens Heath Village. The lounge/diner is the largest room and opens possibilities for comfortable living and simple entertaining; a separate fitted kitchen and modern bathroom complete the accommodation.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking, gas central heating, double glazing and a very long lease of 975 years. The building was constructed c.1996–2002 and the property has an EPC rating of C and Council Tax Band C, keeping running costs moderate. The apartment is offered chain-free, which can speed up a purchase.
Notable running costs and local factors are set out plainly: the service charge is around £1,150.76 per year and the property sits in an area with above-average crime statistics. The apartment is on the second floor (no lift specified), so consider access if mobility is a concern. Broadband speeds are average, mobile signal is excellent, and the M42 is close for commuter travel.
Overall this is a compact, practical flat with long-term security of tenure and straightforward running costs. It’s well suited to someone buying their first home who values convenience to local village amenities, allocated parking, and a low-maintenance property, but buyers should budget for the annual service charge and be aware of local crime figures.
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