Flat 9, 1 Cooper Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31

Private off-plan pick, chosen from the very first brick. Four years on, it still does exactly what she needed it to.

Tucked into an up-and-coming corner of Longbridge, just behind the retail park and a short walk from the Lickey Hills, this beautifully presented ground floor flat offers a substantial open-plan living, kitchen and dining space, one generous double bedroom, and a genuinely easy way onto the property ladder. There's a contemporary bathroom, integral storage, and the opportunity for off-street parking, with shops, cafes and transport links all within easy reach. Offered at £128,000, it's a rare and ready-made opportunity for first time buyers.

We asked her what made her buy it...

"I bought the flat off-plan while it was still being built, the first person to select the plot, which felt like such an exciting step onto the property ladder. I got a say in the kitchen, the tiles, the flooring, all of it. It was the perfect size for a first home, especially buying and living by myself, and the location sold it too, right by Herberts Yard, M&S and the transport links. It's a really good area, it feels safe even coming home from a night shift at three in the morning. Longbridge train station is a short walk away, there are buses into town, and the roads link straight onto the M5 and M42. Even now, what I love most is how close it is to the Lickey Hills, to M&S, to the shops. And it's incredibly easy to manage, keep clean and look after."

What about the flat itself?

"I spend most of my time in the open-plan living area, it's really spacious, and I love the divide with the kitchen island, which I use to work, eat and watch TV from while looking out over the living room. It's brilliant for hosting guests too, especially for a one bed apartment. I bought it as a new build, so I've painted throughout and added the kitchen island, furniture and fittings, but there was never any need for major changes. That open-plan living and kitchen area is what always gets a reaction from people visiting for the first time. In the evenings it feels cosy and safe, and through summer there's lovely light all day, there's real privacy in the living area but it still catches the light beautifully when it's bright outside. The kitchen is large for a one bed flat, with lots of storage and worktop space for cooking, and it's low maintenance with multiple transport options right on the doorstep. There's no neighbouring flat on either side, just one upstairs who is respectful and quiet, so it's really peaceful. There's a bike shed with plenty of room too, and a good sized storage area."

Our agents say...

This is a flat that has clearly been looked after, and it shows. The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining space is the real showstopper, generous enough for entertaining but easy enough to maintain, with a smart kitchen island doing double duty as workspace, dining spot and social hub. The double bedroom is a proper size, the bathroom is contemporary and well finished, and the integral storage plus bike shed mean there's a place for everything. Add in off-street parking, walking distance to the Lickey Hills, M&S and Herberts Yard, and quick links to Longbridge station, the M5 and the M42, and you've got a flat that ticks the box for commuters, first time buyers and investors in equal measure. Homes like this, well presented, sensibly priced and this well connected, don't hang around. Get in touch today to arrange a viewing.



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