1 bed flat for sale

Oak Tree Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands B30

A beautifully presented ground floor one bedroomed retirement apartment located in this sought after complex on the bournville village trust estate with direct access to the communal garden area. Available exclusively to the Over 60's the complex was developed by McCarthy and Stone in 2016, and is ideally located close to the Heart of Bournville Village, with convenient access to transport links and amenities. The apartment also benefits from an allocated parking space. EPC Rating B
Location


Elizabeth Court is a stunning development of just 21 one and two bedroom luxury apartments built by McCarthy and Stone in 2016 in the garden village of Bournville, thoughtfully designed exclusively for the over 60s. Built on the former site of the Bournville Village Trust offices, the exterior design has been carefully managed to maintain the Victorian feel of the area by retaining the Oak Tree Lane facing façade from the original building.

Located in the heart of Bournville, Birmingham city centre is approximately six miles away and easily accessible with the nearest bus stop just 100 metres away, or the Train Station in Bournville via the Cross City Line. The Historic Bournville Village Green can be found 300 metres away offering an array of local shops and businesses including a Chemist, Newsagent, Hairdresser, Bakery, Butcher, gp surgery, Dental Surgery and Coffee Shops.

The property is also convenient for access to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak, and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Northfield.
Summary


• Very Well Presented One Bedroomed Retirement Apartment

• Located in this sought after Development on the Bournville Village Trust Estate

• Favoured Ground Floor Position overlooking and with direct access to the Communal Gardens

• Good Sized Lounge with Additional Dining/Study Area

• Modern fully fitted Kitchen with Integrated fridge/freezer, oven, hob and extractor with freestanding dishwasher

• Spacious Bedroom with Large Walk-in-Wardrobe

• Modern Shower Room

• Secure Entry System

• On Site House Manager

• 24 hour Emergency Call System

• Communal Residents Lounge

• Lift to all Floors

• Shared Motorised Scooter Store

• Bookable Guest Suite

• Allocated Parking Space
Data


Tenure - The Agent understands the property is Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1st January 2016 and is subject to a Half Yearly Ground Rent of £212.50.

Service charge - The Agent is advised that the current Annual Service Charge is £4063.92 (subject to verification)

The Service Charge Covers:

•Cleaning of all exterior windows

•Water rates for communal areas and apartments

•Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas

•24-hour emergency call system

•Upkeep of gardens and grounds

•Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas

•Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas

•Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening.

Management charge - The property is located on the Bournville Village Trust (bvt) Estate and is subject to an Annual Management Charge of £113.55 (for 2025) payable to bvt.
Council tax band - C



Heating and glazing - UPVC Double Glazing and Electric Underfloor Heating Throughout (with additional electric towel rail in the shower room)

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.

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Referral fees
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Accommodation

Entrance Hall

With cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine

Lounge/Diner Comprising:

Lounge (0.4m x 6.1m (1' 4" x 20' 0"))

Dining/Study Area (3m x 2.44m (9' 10" x 8' 0"))

Kitchen (2.34m x 2.44m (7' 8" x 8' 0"))

Bedroom

4.04m (max) x 4.75m (max)

Walk-In Wardrobe (1.2m x 2.57m (3' 11" x 8' 5"))

Shower Room

2.16m (max) x 2.03m (max)

Communal Lounge

Outside

Allocated Parking Space

Communal Gardens