2 bedroom retirement property for sale
Woolmans Lodge, Shirley, Solihull
Retirement
Chain-free
Reduced
Retirement property
2 beds
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 120 yrs left
Ground rent: £625 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £3,591 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- Tenure: Leasehold (120 years remaining)
- Reception hallway
- Guest cloaks wc
- Dual aspect lounge diner
- Fitted kitchen
- Two double bedrooms
- Shower room
- Communal gardens
- Residents parking
- Viewing essential
- No upward chain
A Delightful Former Show Apartment Occupying a Prime Position at the Rear of this Popular Development
Constructed by Churchill Retirement within the last 6 years, this exclusive development of luxury apartments were built specifically for the retirement market on the site of the old Woolmans Nursery. Churchill have developed property for the retirement market for many years and their experience is shown within this development which gives an opportunity for convivial conversation and meeting of people in the communal lounge, yet privacy within one’s own home. Security is ensured by an intercom video call system at ground floor level which is viewable from each apartment.
There is a house manager within the development and on the ground floor there is direct access from the communal lounge into the well tended communal gardens. The development as a whole benefits from a number of facilities including a guest suite and residents lounge with bar. The well illuminated corridors are wide and stylishly decorated.
Located on Solihull Road, the development is ideally situated to take advantage of all of the facilities. Within one mile is the centre of Shirley which offers a variety of shopping facilities and hostelries. Along Solihull Road runs regular bus services into Solihull Town Centre and back into the heart of Shirley.
Number 31 occupies a prime position to the rear of the development which has an independent entrance from the rear parking area where secure automatic doors open to an entrance foyer with stairs that rise directly to the first floor where the apartment can immediately be found on the left hand side and a panelled front door opens to the
Reception Hallway - Having ceiling light point, central heating radiator, secure intercom telephone with camera, airing cupboard, useful storage cupboard and doors opening to the lounge diner, two bedrooms, shower room and guest cloaks WC
Guest Cloaks Wc - Having ceiling light point, heated towel rail, concealed cistern WC and wash hand basin
Through Lounge Dining Room - 5.74m max x 3.91m max (18'10" max x 12'10" max) - Having UPVC double glazed Juliette style balcony to the rear and three sided bay window to the side, two ceiling light points, central heating radiator, useful storage cupboard and door opening to the kitchen
Fitted Kitchen - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6" x 7'0") - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights, electric wall heater and being fitted with a range of modern wall and base mounted storage units with work surfaces over incorporating sink and drainer, integrated electric oven, halogen hob with extractor canopy over, integrated fridge and freezer
Bedroom One - 4.93m max x 2.79m max (16'2" max x 9'2" max) - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and built in wardrobes
Bedroom Two - 4.93m max x 2.51m max (16'2" max x 8'3" max) - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ceiling light point and central heating radiator
Shower Room - Having recessed ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, corner quadrant shower cubicle, concealed cistern low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with unit and mirror behind and full height wall tiling
Outside -
Communal Gardens - Accessed from the residents lounge and being well tended with sitting areas and areas of planting. To the side of the property is a covered scooter charging area.
Residents Parking Area - Being located to the front and rear of the development
TENURE
We are advised that the property is leasehold with 999 years from 1st December 2017 and we are advised by the seller that there is a current annual service charge payable in the region of £5046.48 and this includes the hot water, heating within the property, building insurance, window cleaning and grounds maintenance. £625 ground rent – we have not confirmed this information as yet and any interested party is advised to seek confirmation of this.
VIEWING
By appointment only please with the Shirley office on[use Contact Agent Button].
THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. The agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in the photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within these sales particulars; they may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
Constructed by Churchill Retirement within the last 6 years, this exclusive development of luxury apartments were built specifically for the retirement market on the site of the old Woolmans Nursery. Churchill have developed property for the retirement market for many years and their experience is shown within this development which gives an opportunity for convivial conversation and meeting of people in the communal lounge, yet privacy within one’s own home. Security is ensured by an intercom video call system at ground floor level which is viewable from each apartment.
There is a house manager within the development and on the ground floor there is direct access from the communal lounge into the well tended communal gardens. The development as a whole benefits from a number of facilities including a guest suite and residents lounge with bar. The well illuminated corridors are wide and stylishly decorated.
Located on Solihull Road, the development is ideally situated to take advantage of all of the facilities. Within one mile is the centre of Shirley which offers a variety of shopping facilities and hostelries. Along Solihull Road runs regular bus services into Solihull Town Centre and back into the heart of Shirley.
Number 31 occupies a prime position to the rear of the development which has an independent entrance from the rear parking area where secure automatic doors open to an entrance foyer with stairs that rise directly to the first floor where the apartment can immediately be found on the left hand side and a panelled front door opens to the
Reception Hallway - Having ceiling light point, central heating radiator, secure intercom telephone with camera, airing cupboard, useful storage cupboard and doors opening to the lounge diner, two bedrooms, shower room and guest cloaks WC
Guest Cloaks Wc - Having ceiling light point, heated towel rail, concealed cistern WC and wash hand basin
Through Lounge Dining Room - 5.74m max x 3.91m max (18'10" max x 12'10" max) - Having UPVC double glazed Juliette style balcony to the rear and three sided bay window to the side, two ceiling light points, central heating radiator, useful storage cupboard and door opening to the kitchen
Fitted Kitchen - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6" x 7'0") - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights, electric wall heater and being fitted with a range of modern wall and base mounted storage units with work surfaces over incorporating sink and drainer, integrated electric oven, halogen hob with extractor canopy over, integrated fridge and freezer
Bedroom One - 4.93m max x 2.79m max (16'2" max x 9'2" max) - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ceiling light point, central heating radiator and built in wardrobes
Bedroom Two - 4.93m max x 2.51m max (16'2" max x 8'3" max) - Having UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ceiling light point and central heating radiator
Shower Room - Having recessed ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, corner quadrant shower cubicle, concealed cistern low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with unit and mirror behind and full height wall tiling
Outside -
Communal Gardens - Accessed from the residents lounge and being well tended with sitting areas and areas of planting. To the side of the property is a covered scooter charging area.
Residents Parking Area - Being located to the front and rear of the development
TENURE
We are advised that the property is leasehold with 999 years from 1st December 2017 and we are advised by the seller that there is a current annual service charge payable in the region of £5046.48 and this includes the hot water, heating within the property, building insurance, window cleaning and grounds maintenance. £625 ground rent – we have not confirmed this information as yet and any interested party is advised to seek confirmation of this.
VIEWING
By appointment only please with the Shirley office on[use Contact Agent Button].
THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. The agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the seller. The agent has not had sight of the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in the photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within these sales particulars; they may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
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Estate Agents in Sheldon, Shirley, Solihull & Wythall Melvyn Danes Estate Agents have been serving the residents in Shirley, Solihull and surrounding areas since 1990, with the Wythall office being opened in January 2012 and the Sheldon Office in 2013. Throughout this time we have built a solid reputation for valuing, selling and letting properties in Solihull, Shirley, Sheldon, Wythall and nearby suburbs of Birmingham. The partners and staff of Melvyn Danes have a passion for property, tried and tested with many years of experience. Our Shirley Office has been the main estate agency in Shirley for many years, complemented by the main High Street branch in Solihull town centre covering Solihull and its environs, including the nearby villages of Knowle, Dorridge, Bentley Heath and Hampton in Arden. Our Lettings Department, established in 1994, currently manages in excess of 400 properties in the local area.
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