Chester Road,Sutton Coldfield,B73 5HU

Apartment 8 is one of those homes that gets a lot of the important things right.

Space, location, a secure gated setting and an apartment you can move into and enjoy from day one.

And this one has just had a freshen up too.

Fresh decoration and new carpets throughout have given the apartment a really clean, bright feel, so there's nothing complicated about moving in. Get the keys, bring your furniture and start enjoying it.

Built in 2003, the development sits on Chester Road, putting you in a brilliant position between Boldmere and Wylde Green, with Sutton Park and excellent transport links into Birmingham all close by.

Apartment 8 sits on the first floor at the front of the development and, once you're inside, one of the first things you'll notice is just how spacious the apartment feels.

The main living area brings the lounge, dining space and kitchen together in one open plan room.

There's plenty of room to properly relax at one end, somewhere to sit down and eat together and a kitchen that keeps everything connected.

Whether that's a quiet night in after work, having friends round at the weekend or simply enjoying your own space, it's a layout that works really well for everyday life.

Then you've got the bedrooms.

And they're both really good sizes.

The principal bedroom has its own en suite shower room, while bedroom two is spacious enough to be a proper second bedroom rather than somewhere that feels like a compromise.

There's also a separate main bathroom, which makes the layout particularly useful if you're buying with a partner, sharing with a friend, working from home or regularly having people stay.

The development itself has recently benefited from significant investment too.

Major roof works have now been completed, with the owners contributing approximately £9,500 per apartment towards the project. With the completed roof forecast to have a useful lifespan of 25 years or more, it's a substantial piece of work that has already been taken care of.

The lease has over 100 years remaining and the annual service charge is approximately £1,750.

But I think this works just as well as somewhere to actually call home.

Because when you look at what's around you, you're in a really convenient part of Sutton Coldfield.

Boldmere and Wylde Green give you two great high streets with coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, independent businesses and everything you need day to day.

Sutton Park is close by when you want to get outside, whether that's walking, running, cycling or just disappearing into the park for a couple of hours.

And when Monday morning comes around, the nearby train station makes getting into Birmingham straightforward.

For a first time buyer, I think there's a lot here that makes sense.

You get two proper bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great living space, a gated development and a location that gives you plenty to do without needing to head into Birmingham every time you leave the house.

For a professional, you've got easy access into the city while still coming home to Sutton Coldfield.

And for an investor, you've got the sort of layout and location that should appeal to a broad rental market.

Apartment 8 is freshly decorated, newly carpeted, spacious, practical and really well located.

Sometimes you don't need to complicate it more than that.

Come and have a look and see if it works for you.