Summary - Flat 10, Laurence Court 2a, Maryland Drive B31 2AS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance home on Bournville Village Trust, ready to move into.
Ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment for over 55s
This ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment sits within the sought-after Bournville Village Trust retirement development, offered on a 70% shared-equity basis with no rental payment on the remaining 30%. The layout is traditional and practical: a spacious lounge/diner, a refitted kitchen with base units and the recently installed central heating boiler (Jan 2025), plus a modern shower room. An emergency pull-cord system and well-maintained communal gardens add to day-to-day convenience.
The apartment is aimed at buyers aged 55 and over seeking low-maintenance living close to transport links, local shops and healthcare facilities including the Queen Elizabeth and Royal Orthopaedic hospitals. Residents parking, communal drying areas and attractive outdoor seating areas provide useful extras. UPVC double glazing and mains gas central heating are already in place.
Important points to note: the property is leasehold (99 years from March 2022) and sold as a 70% share of equity — purchasers should ensure they understand the shared-equity arrangement. A service charge (believed to be around £120 per month) covers external repairs, insurance and grounds maintenance; this figure has not been verified and should be checked before committing. The local area scores high for deprivation and reported crime is above average, which should be considered alongside the estate’s positives.
Overall this apartment offers straightforward, comfortable retirement living with recent mechanical updates and communal support systems. It will suit buyers seeking a ready-to-live-in, low-upkeep home on the Bournville Village Trust estate, provided they are comfortable with the shared-equity tenure and communal service charge obligations.
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