Lea End Lane, Birmingham, Worcestershire, B38

Property Details: • Type: Apartment • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features:

Location: • Nearest Station: Kings Norton Station • Distance to Station: 2.620768417154373 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 79 Hewell Road, Barnt Green, B45 8NL

Full Description: A stunning two double bedroom ground floor apartment, situated in an exclusive location within a high-end character development with gated access. Two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, breakfast kitchen, private patio area with countryside views, garage and parking.<br /><br /> Hopwood has excellent commuter access to junction 2 of the M42. The property is 5 miles from the village of Barnt Green and only 3.5 miles from the village of Alvechurch.<br /><br />The village of Barnt Green has a varied shopping area with many amenities which include a doctors surgery, dentist, opticians, butchers, coffee shop and pizzeria and two highly recommended Gastro pubs.<br /><br />Barnt Green lies about twelve miles to the south-west of Birmingham city centre bounded by greenbelt countryside as well as the Lickey Hills and Woods and is several miles from Junction 2 on the M42 motorway and Junction 4 on the M5 motorway.<br /><br />The stunning Lickey Hills are just a short distance drive offering wonderful walks that enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Good commuter access to the M5 and M42 motorways and A38. There are train stations in Barnt Green and Alvechurch with regular services to Birmingham and Redditch, and there is also a bus service running through this well connected village.<br /><br />Property<br /><br />An exceptional ground floor apartment, which has been much improved upon by the current owner; situated in an exclusive gated development. This lovely apartment has generous accommodation of almost 1,400 sq.ft.<br /><br />The entrance hallway is spacious with a large double storage cupboard. The lounge/dining room light and airy with double doors opening onto a private patio area which overlooks the gardens and open countryside.<br /><br />The breakfast kitchen enjoys a range of fitted wall and base units, fully fitted throughout to include , fridge/freezer, range style cooker and dishwasher. From the kitchen there are double doors opening into the lounge/dining room, offering a seamless flow for entertaining.<br /><br />The master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite shower room. <br />The guest bedroom is a double room serviced by a separate stylish shower room which has a white suite, with ceiling downlighters and tiled floor.<br /><br />The communal gardens are established and beautifully maintained and surround the apartments.<br /><br />There is a single garage for the apartment, vehicle parking and residents parking.<br /><br />No Pets Allowed.<br /><br />Material Facts:<br /><br />Broadband<br />Standard 16 Mbps 1 Mbps Good<br />Ultrafast 1800 Mbps 220 Mbps<br /><br />Networks - Openreach & Hyperoptic<br /><br />Mobile<br /><br />Indoor<br />EE Good outdoor and in-home <br />Three Good outdoor and in-home <br />O2 Good outdoor and in-home <br />Vodafone Good outdoor and in-home <br /><br />Please refer to for further information<br /><br />Utilities<br />Mains electric<br />Mains water<br /><br />Construction<br />Brick walls and flat roof to main building<br /><br />Summary<br />*Two bedrooms<br />*Unfurnished<br />*Council Tax Band F<br />*Security Deposit £1846.15<br />*Holding fee £369.23<br />*EPC rating C<br />*Available Decembr <br /><br />Restrictions<br /><br />No smokers<br /><br />Companies wishing to rent this property under a company let, will incur a £200 company application fee<br /><br /><br />NEW ASSURED PERIODIC TENANCIES – TENANT FEES AND CHARGES<br /><br />**Applicable to new assured periodic tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026**<br /><br />Holding Deposit – One Week’s Rent<br /><br />A refundable holding deposit of up to **one week’s rent** may be taken to reserve a property while the necessary pre-tenancy checks are completed.<br /><br />The holding deposit may be retained where permitted by law, including where a relevant person (including any guarantor) withdraws from the proposed tenancy, fails a Right to Rent check, provides materially significant false or misleading information, or fails to enter into the tenancy agreement within the agreed Deadline for Agreement.<br /><br />The statutory default Deadline for Agreement is **15 calendar days**, unless a different period is agreed in writing between the parties.<br /><br />Where a holding deposit is lawfully retained, the landlord or agent must provide the prospective tenant with written reasons within the statutory timescale.<br /><br />Security Deposit – Annual Rent Under £50,000<br /><br />A refundable tenancy deposit of up to **five weeks’ rent** may be taken where the annual rent is less than £50,000.<br /><br />The deposit is held as security against losses or defaults arising under the tenancy and must be protected in accordance with the applicable tenancy deposit protection requirements.<br /><br />Security Deposit – Annual Rent of £50,000 or More<br /><br />A refundable tenancy deposit of up to **six weeks’ rent** may be taken where the annual rent is £50,000 or more.<br /><br />The deposit is held as security against losses or defaults arising under the tenancy and must be protected in accordance with the applicable tenancy deposit protection requirements.<br /><br />The Tenant Fees Act limits the maximum deposit to six weeks' rent where the annual rent is between £50,000 and £100,000.<br /><br />Unpaid Rent<br /><br />Where permitted by the tenancy agreement and applicable legislation, interest may be charged on rent that remains unpaid for more than **14 days** at a rate of **3% above the Bank of England Base Rate**.<br /><br />Lost Keys or Other Security Devices<br /><br />Tenants are liable for the **reasonable and evidenced cost** of replacing lost keys or other security devices.<br /><br />Where the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the tenant may be charged the reasonable actual cost of the locksmith, replacement lock and replacement keys required for the tenant, landlord or any other authorised keyholder.<br /><br />Any additional charge for the time spent arranging or carrying out the replacement will be limited to the reasonable cost actually incurred and must be supported by appropriate evidence.<br /><br />Variation of Contract – Tenant’s Request<br /><br />**Up to £50.00 (including VAT) per agreed variation**, or the reasonable costs incurred if those costs are higher and can be evidenced.<br /><br />This covers the reasonable costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions and preparing and executing any necessary legal documentation.<br /><br />Change of Sharer – Tenant’s Request<br /><br />**Up to £50.00 (including VAT) per replacement tenant**, or the reasonable costs incurred if those costs are higher and can be evidenced.<br /><br />This covers reasonable costs associated with taking the landlord’s instructions, referencing the proposed replacement tenant, carrying out Right to Rent checks, updating deposit records and preparing and executing any necessary legal documentation.<br /><br />Tenant Requests to End the Tenancy<br /><br />As new assured periodic tenancies do not have a fixed contractual end date, a tenant may normally end the tenancy by giving the required notice.<br /><br />A tenant may also request to leave before the expiry of their required notice period. Where the tenant does not provide the correct notice, the landlord may charge an amount equivalent to the rent that would otherwise have been payable during the required notice period, subject to the limits imposed by the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the terms of the tenancy.<br /><br />The amount charged must not exceed the rent that would have been payable had the tenant given the required notice.<br /><br />The landlord and tenant may also agree in writing to end the tenancy earlier.<br /><br />DISCLAIMER<br /><br />These details are provided for general guidance only. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and the information does not constitute a contract or form part of a contract.<br /><br />If there is any point which is of particular importance, independent verification should be obtained.<br /><br />Interested parties are advised to check availability and make an appointment to view a property before travelling.<br /><br />PROPERTY AVAILABILITY DATE<br /><br />Availability dates are given as an approximate guide only. All proposed tenancy commencement dates are subject to satisfactory referencing, Right to Rent checks, contract documentation and any other applicable pre-tenancy requirements.<br /><br />Robert Oulsnam & Company cannot be held responsible where information supplied by a landlord regarding the availability of a property or proposed commencement date is subsequently found to be incorrect, resulting in delays.<br /><br />PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS<br /><br />All measurements are approximate.<br /><br />No guarantee can be given regarding planning permissions, building regulations, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose unless specifically confirmed in writing.<br /><br />No apparatus, equipment, furniture or fittings have been tested by Robert Oulsnam & Company unless expressly stated otherwise.<br /><br />Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included with the property. Prospective tenants should confirm which fixtures, fittings, furniture and appliances are included before entering into a tenancy.<br /><br />REDRESS AND CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION<br /><br />**Robert Oulsnam & Company is a member of the Property Redress Scheme and the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme.**<br /><br />