Summary - Apartment 8, Scholars Gate, 80 Severn Street B1 1QG
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Central two‑bed apartment with parking and sun-soaked outdoor space for city living.
Chain-free two-bedroom duplex in Grade II listed conversion
Private sun-trap patio off open-plan living space
Gated parking space — rare for central B1
High ceilings, exposed brick and tall arched windows
106 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge approx. £2,100pa; ground rent £225pa
Very high local crime rate; busy student neighbourhood
Very slow broadband and electric storage heating (running costs risk)
This chain-free two-bedroom duplex sits within the Grade II listed Scholars Gate, a former Victorian school converted into striking red-brick apartments. High ceilings, exposed brick and tall arched windows create a bright, characterful living space; an open-plan ground floor leads directly onto a private sun-trap patio ideal for al fresco dining. A gated parking space in the central B1 postcode is a significant convenience in this area.
Internally the layout is efficient: a generous open-plan living/kitchen, downstairs WC and two double bedrooms upstairs fitted with bespoke wardrobes. The apartment is ready to move into immediately, with modern finishes throughout and a mains-electric heating system using storage heaters. The 106-year lease and chain-free sale simplify purchase logistics for buyers.
Buyers should note material considerations plainly: the building’s listed status may restrict alterations and require listed-building consent for some works. It is a leasehold property with a service charge around £2,100pa and ground rent £225pa. The surrounding neighbourhood has very high crime levels and the wider area is a multicultural student neighbourhood, which affects local amenity patterns and evening activity.
Practical details: broadband speeds are reported as very slow and heating is by electric storage heaters rather than gas, which could affect running costs. For those seeking central city living with character and parking, this apartment presents strong appeal; those wanting quiet suburbs, high-speed broadband or scope for major remodelling should consider the listed constraints and local context.
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