Maryland Drive, BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST, Northfield, Birmingham, B31

A ONE BEDROOMED FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE OVER 55's LOCATED ON THE BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUST ESTATE. 70% Shared Equity With No Rental Payment and New 60 Year Lease Granted to a New Owner. Competitive Service Charges and well situated for transport links and amenities. NO UPWARD CHAIN. EP Rating: C

LOCATION

Situated on the sought after Bournville Village Trust Estate renowned for its green open spaces, delightful parks and other local amenities. The property is conveniently situated within this most popular development for the over 55's ideally located for the shopping facilities in Northfield, transport links to include various bus routes and train stations in Northfield and Bournville providing easy access to the City Centre and beyond. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Northfield are readily accessible.

SUMMARY

• First Floor One Bedroomed Retirement Apartment

• Popular Complex for the Over 55's on the Bournville Village Trust Estate

• Emergency Pull-Cord System

• Spacious Lounge

• Double Bedroom with Balcony

• Good Sized Fitted Kitchen

• Communal Gardens with Attractive Courtyard and Seating Area

• Residents Parking

• Well Located for transport links, shopping facilities and amenities

• AVAILABLE WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE - We are advised that the property comprises a 70% Share in the subject property with the benefit of no rental amount to be paid for the remaining 30% share owned by the Bournville Village Trust. It is understood there is a minimum age requirement of 55 years and that the apartment is to be sold on the basis of a new 60 year lease from Bournville Village Trust with no ground rent.

SERVICE CHARGE - A Service Charge is payable covering various items to include - external repairs, insurance of the building and grounds maintenance, currently believed to be approx. £120 per month. This has not been verified and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the amount of the Service Charge prior to legally committing to purchase.

COUNCIL TAX BAND - B

HEATING AND GLAZING - UPVC Double Glazing and Gas Fired Central Heating

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended. Items in photographs are NOT necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained. Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase. This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property. There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.

FLOOR PLANS
Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale. The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.

PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office. This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.

GENERAL ADVICE
All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.

REFERRAL FEES
Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.