Court Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B23

Offered to the market with no upward chain, this beautifully presented top floor two-bedroom apartment occupies a pleasant position within the popular residential area of Erdington and benefits from a private wraparound balcony, garage en bloc and well-proportioned accommodation throughout, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers or buy-to-let investors.

Accessed via a secure communal entrance with intercom system, the apartment opens into a welcoming entrance hallway with attractive wood-effect flooring, electric heater and useful built-in storage, including two storage cupboards and a separate airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

The spacious lounge is bright and airy, enjoying dual aspect windows overlooking the front and side elevations, both fitted with blinds, together with two ceiling lights and electric heating. A glazed door leads directly onto the impressive wraparound corner balcony, providing an excellent outdoor seating area with pleasant open aspects to the front and side.

The modern fitted kitchen continues the attractive flooring from the hallway and offers a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, sink with window to the side aspect, Cooke & Lewis extractor hood, four-ring electric hob, Bush electric oven, integrated dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer.

The master bedroom is a generous double with carpeted flooring, electric heater and front-facing window, while the second bedroom is also well-proportioned and benefits from fitted blinds, electric heater and carpeting, making it ideal as a guest bedroom, nursery or home office.

Completing the accommodation is a stylish bathroom fitted with floor-to-ceiling waterproof wall panels, panelled bath with glazed shower screen, Triton electric shower, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath, concealed storage mirror, WC, electric fan heater and obscured window with fitted blind.

Further benefits include electric heating, mains electricity, water and drainage, a secure intercom entry system and a garage en bloc, providing valuable parking or additional storage.

Location

Guthrum Close enjoys a convenient location just off Court Lane in Erdington, offering easy access to a wide range of everyday amenities. Nearby shopping facilities can be found at Erdington High Street, while more extensive retail opportunities are available at Sutton Coldfield Town Centre, The Fort Shopping Park and Star City.

Families are well served by a selection of highly regarded schools, including Court Farm Primary School, Stockland Green School, Erdington Academy, St Edmund Campion Catholic School and The Arthur Terry School (catchment should be verified by purchasers).

For commuters, the property benefits from excellent transport connections. Erdington Railway Station, Chester Road Railway Station and Gravelly Hill Railway Station provide regular services into Birmingham New Street and beyond. Road links are equally impressive, with convenient access to the A38(M), M6 (Junctions 5 and 6), A452 Chester Road and Birmingham city centre.

Recreational facilities are plentiful with nearby parks, walking routes, leisure centres, healthcare facilities and local restaurants all within easy reach, making this an excellent location for a wide range of buyers.

Enter via front door leading to:-

HALLWAY
Wood effect flooring and electric heater and intercom, window overlooking the front of the property, door to two storage cupboards, airing cupboard which houses the hot water tank, two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge.

BEDROOM ONE - 8' 8" x 15' 6" (2.66m x 4.74m)
Window, carpeted, wall mounted electric heater, ceiling light.

BEDROOM TWO - 7' 6" x 9' 2" (2.31m x 2.80m)
Window with fitted blinds, electric heater, wall light, ceiling light and carpeted.

BATHROOM - 5' 6" x 6' 3" (1.70m x 1.92m)
Mermaid board wet wall floor ceiling panels, wall mounted electric fan heater, sink and toilet with storage under sink, wall mounted mirror with storage, window with fitted blind, electric Triton shower and bath with fitted glass door.

KITCHEN - 6' 8" x 11' 6" (2.05m x 3.52m)
Wood effect flooring, wall and base units, extractor hood, four ring electric hob, electric oven, sink and window overlooking the side, space for fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher.

LOUNGE - 10' 7" x 15' 9" (3.23m x 4.80m)
Wood effect flooring, window overlooking the front, window overlooking the side, electric heater, decorative wall heater, two ceiling lights, windows have blinds, door out to balcony which is a wrap around.

AGENTS NOTE
The property has a garage.

Council tax band A - Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas – N/A
Water - Mains
Heating – Electric heating
Sewerage - Mains

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low.

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE, O2 and Vodafone – Good outdoor
Three – Good outdoor, variable in-home

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 9 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 0.9 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 73 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 5500 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 5500 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Openreach, Virgin Media, CityFibre

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.

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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS as per sales particulars.

TENURE
The Agent understands that the property is leasehold 217 years from 1982. Service Charge is currently running at £1,800 per annum and is reviewed (to be confirmed) The Ground Rent is currently running at £0 and is reviewed (to be confirmed). However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

GREEN AND COMPANY has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate

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