Summary - LINGFIELD COURT, 60 FLAT 31 HIGH STREET HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM B17 9NE
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact two-bedroom retirement apartment with great High Street convenience and communal facilities.
Second-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment with communal lounge and garden
90 years remaining on the lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge high at approximately £408 per month (variable)
Electric storage heating; building from the 1980s — may need updating
Convenient Harborne High Street location with shops and transport on the doorstep
Small overall size (approx. 549 sq ft); compact, traditional layout
Residents’ parking area provided; good on-site warden/care-call system
Located above mixed-use units; local crime levels reported as higher
Well-placed on Harborne High Street, this second-floor retirement apartment offers practical, low-maintenance living for the over-60 buyer who wants shops, transport and amenities on the doorstep. The two-bedroom layout with a medium-sized living room and refitted shower room is compact but usefully arranged, and built-in wardrobes help maximise storage. Communal facilities — including a residents’ lounge, garden, parking and warden service — add convenience and a sense of community.
Important running costs and tenure details are straightforward: the property is leasehold with 90 years remaining and a relatively high service charge (about £408 pcm currently). Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building dates from the 1980s, so buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance and potential modernisation to reflect personal preferences.
The apartment’s strongest selling points are its location and communal provision: immediate access to Harborne’s shops, cafés and healthcare facilities makes daily life easier, and the onsite warden/care-call system provides reassurance. Conversely, the flat is small overall and sits above street-level mixed commercial uses; noise and higher local crime levels are noted factors for prospective purchasers to consider.
This property will suit a downsizer or buyer seeking a managed retirement setting with strong local amenities. Investors should note the age-restricted covenant and running costs when assessing rental potential. An internal inspection is recommended to judge layout, condition and whether any retrofit or décor updates are required.
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