Property Details: • Type: Maisonette • Tenure: LEASEHOLD • Floor Area: 926 sqft
Key Features: • Sold without a chain • Quiet residential cul-de-sac • Ample on-road parking • Scope to add value • Excellent Selly Oak location • Ideal investment opportunity
Location: • Nearest Station: Selly Oak Station • Distance to Station: 0.45809019545348784 miles
Agent Information: • Address: 2, Katie Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JG
Full Description: ** NO UPWARD CHAIN ** ** FIRST FLOOR MASIONETTE ** ** GREAT FOR FTB OR BTL ** ** WEALTH OF POTENTIAL ** ** QUIET LOCATION ** ** NEAR UNVIERSITY & QE HOSPITAL ** ** POTENTIAL INVESTMENT ** ** CALL OAKMANS **<br /><br />Oakmans are delighted to offer for sale this first-floor maisonette, occupying a quiet position tucked away within a peaceful residential cul-de-sac in Selly Oak.<br /><br />Offering an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a project, first home or rental investment, the property requires modernisation throughout but provides considerable scope for improvement and the potential to add value.<br /><br />The property benefits from its own private side entrance, ample on-road parking and a low service charge, low ground rent and healthy lease, making it an attractive proposition for both owner-occupiers and investors.<br /><br />A Fantastic Investment Opportunity<br /><br />For investors, the property is particularly worthy of consideration. Selly Oak continues to benefit from strong rental demand, driven in large part by the presence of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and the **University of Birmingham, both major local employers and institutions.<br /><br />There is also clear potential to enhance the property through modernisation. Improvements such as updating the kitchen and bathroom, refreshing the décor and installing central heating could significantly improve the property's appeal, rental prospects and overall value.<br /><br />The combination of a sought-after location, strong local rental market and scope for improvement makes this an exciting opportunity for an investor looking for a property where value can be added through refurbishment.<br /><br />Ideal First-Time Purchase<br /><br />The property would also make an excellent purchase for a first-time buyer looking to get a foothold onto the property ladder.<br /><br />With the property requiring modernisation, a buyer has the opportunity to create a home to their own taste while purchasing in an established and highly convenient part of Birmingham. The absence of an onward chain also provides an additional benefit for prospective purchasers.<br /><br />For those wanting somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, Selly Oak Park is close by. The park extends across more than 30 acres and provides open green space, mature trees, nature trails and walking routes.<br /><br />The accommodation comprises a first-floor maisonette with a private side entrance, offering a blank canvas for modernisation.<br /><br />The property requires refurbishment throughout and would suit a purchaser looking for a project with the ability to modernise and improve the accommodation to their own requirements.<br /><br />Offered for sale without an onward chain — early viewing is highly recommended.<br /><br />The below information is to be verified with your solicitors.<br />Council Tax - A<br />Lease - 128 years <br />Service Charge - No service charge, building insurance fee is £1,006.49.<br />Ground Rent - Peppercorn<br /><br />Location<br /><br />Location<br /><br />Wellman Croft enjoys a particularly convenient position, tucked away from the main roads within a quiet residential setting, whilst being close to the amenities and transport links of Selly Oak and the Bristol Road.<br /><br />The property is ideally positioned for access to some of Birmingham's most popular surrounding neighbourhoods, including Harborne, Stirchley and Bournville, offering an excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday amenities.<br /><br />The Bristol Road (A38) provides a direct route towards Birmingham city centre, making the property well placed for commuters. The city centre is also readily accessible by public transport.<br /><br />Transport Links<br /><br />The property is particularly well connected for commuters and students.<br /><br />Selly Oak Railway Station is nearby and provides services on the Cross-City Line towards Birmingham New Street, Redditch and Bromsgrove. The University of Birmingham confirms that frequent cross-city services connect Selly Oak with Birmingham New Street, with the journey taking approximately 15 minutes.<br /><br />University Railway Station is also close by and is particularly convenient for the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The hospital confirms that University Station is approximately a five-minute walk from the hospital and is served by frequent trains towards Birmingham New Street and the south-west.<br /><br />The area is also well served by bus routes along the Bristol Road, with services providing links towards Birmingham city centre, the University of Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Bournville, Northfield and surrounding areas.<br /><br />Local Amenities:<br /><br />The nearby Bristol Road and Selly Oak provide a wealth of everyday amenities, including:<br /><br />Supermarkets and convenience stores<br />High-street shops and independent retailers<br />Cafés, restaurants, takeaways and bars<br />Banks and other everyday services<br />Leisure facilities and gyms<br />Selly Oak Shopping Park<br />Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham<br />University of Birmingham<br />Birmingham Dental Hospital<br />Local medical and healthcare facilities<br /><br />Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for an affordable entry onto the property ladder, an investor seeking a property with refurbishment and rental potential, or a purchaser looking for a project in an excellent Birmingham location**, Wellman Croft represents an exciting opportunity.<br /><br />With its quiet cul-de-sac setting, excellent transport connections, proximity to the **University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital**, and easy access to Selly Oak, Harborne, Stirchley, Bournville and Birmingham city centre, this property offers plenty of potential for the right buyer.<br /><br />Scan the QR code to see material information provided by the seller. Oakmans are not liable for any information provided and it must be verified by a legal representative. <br /><br />Anti-money Laundering Checks (AML)<br /><br />To meet our legal obligations under Anti-Money Laundering regulations and current HMRC guidance, we complete electronic identity and compliance checks for all buyers. This includes verifying proof of funds and, where required, the source of those funds.<br /><br />A one-off fee of £100 + VAT applies to the first buyer, with a reduced fee of £50 + VAT for each additional buyer. Where gifted funds are being used, identity verification for each gift donor is £30 + VAT.<br />These checks help protect everyone involved in the transaction and are completed once an offer has been accepted, before the memorandum of sale is issued.