Summary - LORNE COURT, 6 APARTMENT 1 SCHOOL ROAD MOSELEY BIRMINGHAM B13 9ET
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable retirement living with large living space and onsite support.
Garden-facing ground-floor apartment with patio onto mature communal gardens
Spacious open-plan living/dining room — larger than typical retirement units
On-site House Manager, homeowners' lounge, guest suite and laundry room
Service charge £3,263.23pa covers many communal costs and maintenance
Leasehold: approx 109 years remaining; age restriction 60+ on purchase
Ground rent £763.21pa (review 1 Jan 2039) — notable ongoing cost
Electric room heaters (no central heating) — energy costs may be higher
Parking by permit/allocated space subject to availability
This ground-floor, garden-facing retirement apartment in Lorne Court offers generous internal space (circa 654 sq ft) and easy access to mature communal gardens. The open-plan living/dining room is larger than typical for the development and opens onto a patio, giving a bright, flexible living area that can double as occasional guest space with a sofa bed. The fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a fully tiled bathroom complete practical, low-maintenance accommodation.
Lorne Court is purpose-built for over-60s living and includes an on-site House Manager, homeowners' lounge, guest suite, laundry room, mobility scooter charging point and 24-hour emergency call and security entry systems. The service charge covers external maintenance, garden upkeep, communal utilities, window cleaning and buildings insurance, simplifying running costs. Double glazing was installed post-2002 and the communal grounds and facilities are well maintained.
Important practical points: this is a leasehold property with around 109 years remaining and an annual ground rent of £763.21 (review next due 1 Jan 2039). The service charge is £3,263.23 per year (to 28/02/2026). Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central gas system, which may affect energy bills. Parking is by permit/allocated space subject to availability. Purchase is restricted to buyers aged 60 or over.
Overall, the apartment is a spacious, well-equipped ground-floor retirement home in a sought-after Moseley location, suited to someone looking to downsize while retaining generous living space and onsite support. Buyers should weigh the convenience and included services against the ongoing service charge, ground rent and electric heating arrangement.
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