Offered for sale via Modern Method of Auction, this two-bedroom first floor apartment situated in Portershill Drive. Viewing Highly Recommended.

Offered for sale via the Modern Method of Auction, this well-presented first-floor retirement apartment is set within a highly convenient development designed exclusively for the over 60s. The accommodation includes an entrance lobby, a spacious lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room, and access to attractive communal gardens.

It is being sold with a low lease, making it ideal for cash buyers or those looking to extend the lease post-purchase. Situated in a convenient location close to amenities and transport links, this property offers excellent potential with great value.

Please note: The sale is subject to auction terms and conditions. Contact us for further details.

Auctioneers Comments:

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Leasehold - remaining term of 57 years. 

Service charge- £2677.14 PA

Ground rent - £75.00 PA.

Portershill Drive was purpose-built with retirement living in mind and occupies an excellent location just off Tanworth Lane, close to its junction with the main A34 Stratford Road. Directly across the Stratford Road is a Sainsbury’s supermarket, with a pedestrian walkway providing easy access to the nearby Retail Park, home to a wide range of major stores. A small parade of local shops, including a chemist and convenience store, can be found at the corner of Tanworth Lane and Shakespeare Drive, while further facilities extend north along the Stratford Road into Shirley town centre. Here, residents can enjoy a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants, a community centre and local park. Regular bus services operate along the Stratford Road, offering convenient links to Birmingham City Centre, surrounding suburbs and Solihull town centre. Shirley also benefits from its own railway station on Haslucks Green Road.

Residents of Portershill Drive have access to excellent communal facilities, including a resident warden, Careline system, on-site laundry room, community lounge, a programme of social activities, and en-suite guest accommodation for visitors. The apartment itself is set back from the road behind a small parking area, with a paved pathway leading to the canopy porch. Inside, the layout includes a welcoming entrance lobby, a light and spacious lounge/diner, a well-appointed kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms and a practical shower room.

Outside, the well-tended communal gardens provide a pleasant and peaceful setting, all maintained within the service charge. The property is Leasehold and there are 57 years remaining on the lease, the service charge is £1338.57 every six months.

Please read the following: These particulars are for general guidance only and are based on information supplied and approved by the seller. Complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to errors and/or omissions. They do not constitute a contract or part of a contract in any way. We are not surveyors or conveyancing experts therefore we cannot and do not comment on the condition, issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make enquiries before carrying out any transactional decisions. Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes only and the items shown in these are not necessarily included in the sale, unless specifically stated. The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply that they are in full efficient working order, and they have not been tested. All dimensions are approximate. We are not liable for any loss arising from the use of these details. 

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Stairs To First Floor

Lounge / Diner 16' 5" x 13' 6" (5.00m x 4.11m)
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Kitchen 8' 7" x 7' 1" (2.62m x 2.17m)

Master Bedroom 13' 7" x 8' 9" (4.13m x 2.67m)

Bedroom 2 8' 8" x 8' 9" (2.65m x 2.67m)
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Shower Room 6' 9" x 5' 7" (2.07m x 1.71m)