Summary - 37 GRIFFIN GARDENS HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM B17 0HU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, bright top-floor flat with parking — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Top-floor one-bedroom flat with roof window, bright living area
Allocated off-street parking space included in the price
Compact overall size (~396 sq ft) suited to single occupancy
Leasehold: 94 years remaining — consider for mortgage eligibility
Service charge £950 pa (below average); ground rent £250 pa
Main heating: electric room heaters — may mean higher running costs
Located within walking distance to University of Birmingham and Harborne High Street
Local area: high recorded crime and very deprived — impacts resale/letting
Top-floor one-bedroom flat in Harborne offering immediate vacant possession and no onward chain. The apartment is compact (approximately 396 sq ft) with a bright living area benefitting from a roof window and double glazing. An allocated off-street parking bay is included in the price, and service charge and ground rent are modest for the area.
Practical running costs include electric room heaters as the main heating source and a below-average service charge of £950 per year; ground rent is £250 pa. The property is leasehold with 94 years remaining — long enough for most buyers but worth noting for mortgage or long-term planning. The building appears well maintained externally and the top-floor position gives a peaceful outlook over communal grounds.
Location is a strong selling point: walking distance to Harborne High Street amenities and close to the University of Birmingham, making the flat suitable for professionals, students, first-time buyers, or investors seeking rental demand. However, the neighbourhood scores high on recorded crime and is classified as very deprived, which may affect resale and lettings premium compared with quieter suburbs.
Internal space is compact with lower ceilings in parts due to a slanted roof; the layout suits single occupancy or a couple rather than a family. Heating is electric room units rather than gas central heating, which could mean higher fuel costs and future upgrade work if a buyer prefers gas or communal systems. Overall this is a straightforward, low-maintenance buy with clear rental or starter-home potential, provided buyers accept the size and local area caveats.
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