Summary - DERWENT COURT FLAT 4 GARRARD GARDENS SUTTON COLDFIELD B73 6DR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable one-bedroom flat near Sutton Park — long lease and strong transport links.
Spacious lounge/diner with two large windows and good natural light
Double bedroom with built-in wardrobes
Long lease ~127 years; predictable service charge (£1,461.78 pa)
Walking distance to Sutton Park; excellent transport links
High flood risk — important for insurance and remediation
Local area crime level reported as very high
Electric storage heating and electricity-fuelled services — potentially higher bills
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; thermal upgrade potential
This one-bedroom first-floor flat in Garrard Gardens offers a practical, affordable entry into Sutton Coldfield living. The layout includes a generous lounge/diner, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, fitted kitchen and a shower room — all arranged over a modest 563 sq ft footprint suitable for a single occupant or couple.
Location is the flat’s strongest selling point: easy access to local shops, strong public transport links and Sutton Park within walking distance. Broadband and mobile coverage are good to excellent, supporting home working or streaming. The long lease (approximately 127 years) and a predictable service charge provide clear tenure information for buyers.
Buyers should be aware of material negatives: the property sits in a high flood‑risk zone and the local crime level is reported as very high. Heating is via Economy 7 electric storage heaters and main fuel is electricity, which may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes. External walls are cavity-built with no added insulation (assumed), so thermal upgrades would improve comfort and bills.
This flat suits first-time buyers seeking an affordable town-centre base or buy-to-let investors looking for a let-ready layout close to amenities. It will benefit from cosmetic updating and energy-efficiency improvements; buyers wanting a low-maintenance, gas-heated home or a quiet low-crime neighbourhood should consider alternatives.
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