Summary - CORNERSTONES FLAT 16 MARYLAND DRIVE BIRMINGHAM B31 2AT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure community living with clubhouse and on-site support for retirees.
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, ideal for over-55s
Private gated development with on-site warden and clubhouse
Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens
24-hour in-apartment emergency alarm system
Leasehold with approximately 94 years remaining
Service charge c. £4,582.66 pa (above average)
Area records above-average crime; very deprived wider area
EPC C, mains gas heating, double glazing (pre-2002)
A ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in a private gated development designed for over-55s, offering practical, low-step living and communal facilities. The flat has two double bedrooms, a lounge with a fireplace and a kitchen/diner opening towards well-kept communal gardens. On-site support includes a warden, a 24-hour emergency control system and a resident clubhouse, which suit buyers seeking reassurance and social facilities.
The home is gas-heated with a boiler and radiators, double-glazed windows and an EPC rating of C. Allocated off-street parking and private gated access add convenience and peace of mind. Transport links are good, with regular buses along the A38 and a nearby train station giving straightforward access to Birmingham city centre and local amenities including healthcare, shops and leisure facilities.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with approximately 94 years remaining on the lease. Annual service charges are above average at about £4,582.66 and ground rent is £76 per year. The surrounding neighbourhood records above-average crime and the wider area shows higher levels of deprivation, factors to consider when comparing locations.
Overall this property will suit purchasers looking to downsize into a secure, community-minded development with on-site support and communal amenities. It offers ready-to-live-in accommodation with scope for personal updating rather than major renovation.
2 bedroom flat for sale in Maryland Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 — £135,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 741 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Turves Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 — £101,250 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 640 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Ashill Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 — £80,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 604 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Maryland Drive, BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 — £80,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 570 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in St. Annes Way, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 — £75,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 571 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in Ashill Road, Rednal, B45 — £85,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 704 ft²
