Summary - Flat 2 Hamilton Court, 165, Northfield Road B30 1DU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment with patio access
On-site scheme manager (specified hours) and communal facilities
Off-street residents parking and secure entry system
Fitted kitchen and modern shower room, ready to use
Leasehold with 62 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Service charge approx. £3,393.36 per year
Electric storage heating; cavity walls assumed uninsulated
Very slow local broadband speeds
This ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment offers low-maintenance living in a purpose-built complex close to Kings Norton and Bournville. The layout includes a lounge with patio access, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern shower room — practical for someone looking to downsize without sacrificing communal amenities.
Residents benefit from an on-site scheme manager (specified hours), a communal lounge, laundry facilities, landscaped communal gardens and off-street parking. The secure entry system and patio directly off the lounge add convenience and a pleasant ground-floor outlook over the communal grounds.
Important practical points: the property is sold leasehold with 62 years remaining — this is below many lenders’ preferred thresholds and could make mortgage finance difficult or unavailable. The annual service charge is approximately £3,393.36. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building has UPVC double glazing; walls are cavity-built with no added insulation (assumed), and broadband speeds in the area are reported as very slow.
This apartment suits an over-60 buyer seeking easy, community-focused living who can either buy outright or confirm finance availability despite the short lease. The property has scope for light modernisation to update decor and energy efficiency, but buyers should factor in service charge costs and potential limitations in securing a mortgage due to the remaining lease term.
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