Summary - Flat 14, 1 Sheldon Heath Road B26 2DQ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable 2-bed retirement flat with extensive communal facilities and shared ownership.
Spacious ground-floor retirement apartment with 2 bedrooms and wet room
75% shared ownership with Housing 21 — limited equity, resale rules apply
108 years remaining on lease; property is leasehold
Underfloor heating via community scheme; mains gas supply
Extensive communal facilities: restaurant, salon, lounge, wellbeing suite
High average service charge (£3,980) — significant ongoing cost
Area very deprived with above-average crime — view locally for suitability
Living room décor and carpet dated; cosmetic refresh likely needed
This ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment in Westhall Court is designed for buyers aged 55 and over seeking low-maintenance retirement living with communal support. Offered as 75% shared ownership with Housing 21, the home includes an open-plan lounge and kitchen, a Jack & Jill wet room, double glazing and underfloor heating by a community heating scheme. The building dates from 2007–2011 and sits within landscaped communal grounds with a restaurant, lounge, hairdressing salon and wellbeing facilities.
The apartment is comfortable and practical but shows some signs of wear: the living room carpet and some decoration are dated and will need refreshing. The property is leasehold with 108 years remaining and a substantial average annual service charge (£3,980) — an important ongoing cost to factor into affordability alongside shared-ownership rules.
Location offers good digital connectivity and local amenities such as shops, supermarkets and bus links, plus several nearby schools rated Good by Ofsted. However, the local area is classified as very deprived with above-average crime levels, so prospective buyers should review safety and local community support in person.
This home suits a retirement buyer seeking communal facilities and downsizing with shared-ownership affordability. It will appeal to those who prioritise convenience and community over private outdoor space and who are comfortable with the service charge and leasehold/shared-ownership arrangements.
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