Summary - SOMERTON COURT, 345, SHORT HEATH ROAD B23 7AA
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Affordable shared ownership option with patio, parking and good transport links—suitable for first-time buyers..
Ground-floor corner flat with private entrance and patio to communal garden|Two double bedrooms, master with en-suite shower|Fitted kitchen with appliances; lounge/diner with patio doors|50% shared ownership at £70,000 or 100% at £140,000|Leasehold: 137 years remaining; service charge £1,651.08 pa|Shared ownership rent £229.40pcm (if 50% purchase), reviewed annually|Electric room heaters — potentially higher running costs|Area has high crime and is classed very deprived
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat at Somerton Court offers an accessible entry into homeownership via a 50% shared ownership option (£70,000) or full purchase (£140,000). The property benefits from a private flat entrance, lounge/diner with patio doors to a secluded communal garden, a fitted kitchen with appliances, a principal bedroom with en-suite, and gated residents’ parking with coded access. An EPC rating of C and double glazing help with energy efficiency.
The flat is practical for first-time buyers seeking low-maintenance living and good local connections. Bus routes are within 170m, Erdington rail station is about 1.0 mile, and major road links (M6 Junction 6/A38) are roughly 2.5 miles by car. Nearby schools consistently show Good Ofsted ratings and local amenities are close by.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold property with 137 years remaining and an annual service charge currently £1,651.08 (approx. £137.59 per month). Shared ownership purchasers will also pay a monthly rent (£229.40) reviewed annually; full ownership removes the rent. Heating is by electric room heaters, which can mean higher running costs than gas heating. The area records higher-than-average crime and is classified as very deprived, which may affect long-term resale values.
No upward chain and modern construction (post-2007) simplify moving-in. Interested buyers are advised to verify service charges, shared-ownership eligibility, and to commission a survey to confirm condition, particularly because services and appliances have not been tested.
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