2 bedroom flat for sale

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.

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.

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