Summary - MELVYN HOUSE FLAT 5 CRADLEY ROAD NETHERTON DUDLEY DY2 9RJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free studio with parking, extended lease and canal access — ideal first-time buy or buy-to-let.
Chain-free studio with extended lease (approx. 113 years remaining)
Allocated off-street parking to rear; rear access to canal
Compact open-plan living — total area approx. 334 sq ft
Double glazing; electric storage heaters (may raise running costs)
Ground rent approx. £960pa (relatively high)
Service charge approx. £940pa (below average but notable)
Title restrictions and existing easement/right of way on site
Convenient for Netherton High Street, transport links and amenities
This compact studio apartment in Melvyn House offers a low-entry route into Netherton’s market. The flat is chain-free, has an extended lease (about 113 years remaining), one allocated parking space to the rear and a pleasant outlook toward the canal — useful selling points for a first-time buyer or landlord seeking a simple, lettable unit.
Internally the layout is an open-plan kitchen/living area with a separate shower room and a generous walk-in wardrobe. The kitchen is fitted with an electric oven and hob and the property benefits from double glazing and communal maintenance that keeps the block in tidy condition. Council tax is very low and broadband/mobile reception are good for the location.
Be clear on the material downsides: the home is small (around 334 sq ft) with electric storage heating only, which can mean higher running costs. Ground rent is high at approximately £960 per year and the service charge is about £940 per year; prospective purchasers should verify these and other lease costs with their solicitor. The building title includes an easement and right of way, and there are restrictions preventing running a business or keeping boats, caravans or mobile homes on site.
This property suits a single buyer seeking an affordable starter home or an investor targeting the local rental market. It occupies a convenient position close to Netherton High Street and transport links, but the wider area is classified as hard-pressed and some buyers may prefer to budget for ongoing maintenance and heating costs.
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