Sorrento Court, Wake Green Road, Moseley
- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Second Floor Retirement Apartment
- Two Bedrooms
- Highly Desirable Moseley Village Location
- Living Room
- Shower Room
- No Upward Chain
- Lease 125 Years from 1st November 1996 (Approx 95 years unexpired)
- Ground Rent £350 per annum (subject to formal confirmation)
- Service Charge for Period 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026 - £3,513.50.
Description
Location
Sorrento Court occupies a convenient position just off Wake Green Road, within the popular and well-established suburb of Moseley, approximately three miles south of Birmingham City Centre. The development is situated within easy reach of Moseley Village, which offers an excellent selection of local amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and other everyday facilities. The area benefits from good public transport connections, with regular bus services providing access to Birmingham City Centre and surrounding districts, together with the recently opened Moseley Village Railway Station offering direct services to Birmingham New Street. Recreational facilities and green open spaces are also available nearby, including Moseley Park and Highbury Park, whilst the neighbouring areas of Kings Heath and Hall Green offer further shopping and leisure amenities.
Description
Sorrento Court is a purpose-built retirement development constructed by McCarthy & Stone, offering independent living accommodation for residents aged 60 and over (or aged 55 and over if the second occupant), subject to the relevant occupancy restrictions. The development benefits from a secure communal entrance, residents' lounge with kitchen facilities, laundry room, lift access to the upper floors, a 'live in' House Manager (who works Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4pm), communal gardens and residents' parking facilities.
Accommodation
Please refer to the floor plan for room measurements - Hallway, living room, kitchen, bedroom one (double), bedroom two (double), shower room with WC.
Lease Term
125 years commencing 1st November 1996 and expiring on 31st October 2121, leaving approximately 95 years unexpired.
Ground Rent
The original ground rent was £350 per annum, subject to index-linked reviews every 21 years. The current amount is awaiting confirmation.
Service Charges
The latest available demand from FirstPort Residential Property Management indicates a half-yearly service charge of £3,513.50 for the period 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026, equivalent to approximately £7,027 per annum. The service charge is variable and subject to periodic review and year-end adjustments.
Age Restrictions
The development is intended for retirement occupation, with residents generally required to be aged 60 years or over, or, in the case of a couple, one resident aged at least 60 and the other at least 55. These restrictions apply to occupation rather than ownership. Subletting is permitted, subject to compliance with the terms of the lease and applicable occupancy requirements.
Additional Charges
The lease provides for transfer fees and contributions to a contingency fund upon disposal, with the precise amounts and calculation basis to be confirmed by the managing agents.
Brochures
Property BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Sorrento Court, Wake Green Road, Moseley
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