1 bed flat for sale

Matrons Walk, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands B29

Available under the birmingham city council discount on open market scheme. A fantastic opportunity to purchase this modern one bedroomed first-floor flat for 70% of the market value! Available with no upward chain. Ep Rating: B
Location


The property is conveniently located in Selly Oak with transport links providing access to the City Centre from Selly Oak and Bournville Train Stations, and regular bus services throughout the day.

Important institutions locally include The University of Birmingham, The Queen Elizabeth and Priory Hospitals.

There are a wide variety of shopping facilities including bars and restaurants both in Selly Oak and nearby Bournville, Stirchley, Harborne and Edgbaston.

The Selly Oak Retail Parks close by provide an excellent choice of larger retailers.

The area offers a good choice of primary and secondary schools to include the sought after University of Birmingham Secondary School as well as King Edward VI grammar schools.
Summary


• discount on open market scheme (eligibility criteria in Agent Note)

• 30% discounted purchase

• Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner with Juliet Balcony

• Fitted Kitchen with a Range of Wall and Base Units with space for freestanding appliances

• One Spacious Double Bedroom

• Modern Bathroom comprising; Bath with Shower Over, Wash Basin, WC and storage cupboard

• Allocated Parking Space

• Well Located for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University of Birmingham

• Excellent Transport Links Nearby to include Bournville and Selly Oak Train Stations

• available with no upward chain
Data


Tenure - the Agent understands the property is Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1st January 2017 and is subject to an annual ground rent of £150

Service Charge - We are advised by the vendor a service charge of £1865.71 per annum is payable (subject to verification by legal advisers)

Council Tax Band - A

Heating and Glazing - Gas Fired Central Heating and UPVC Double Glazing

agent note:

This property is offered under an affordable housing scheme, providing an excellent opportunity to purchase at a discounted price. The sale price is capped at 70% of the market value, as determined by a RICS-qualified surveyor, with this restriction remaining in perpetuity to ensure ongoing affordability.

Prospective purchasers will be required to undergo a financial assessment and obtain approval from Birmingham City Council. Eligibility criteria currently include a maximum income of £40,000 per annum for a single applicant or £60,000 per annum for a couple or household.

Please note, the property must be used as the buyer’s sole and primary residence and is not available for investment or second home use.

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.

General advice
All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.

Referral fees
Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall

With storage cupboard

Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner (3.07m x 6.99m (10' 1" x 22' 11"))

With Juliet balcony

Bedroom One

3.89m (max) 2.84m (min) x 3.7m (max) 2.84m (min)

Bathroom

2.74m (max) 1.9m (min) x 2.06m (max) 1.2m (min) - with storage cupboard

Outside

Allocated Parking Space