MERIDEN VILLAGE
Meriden is abundant with green spaces one of which being the duck pond just opposite the development and Meriden park close by. Additionally there is a handy farm shop for you to soak up the view with neighbouring village shops/pubs and amenities. The village offers superb connectivity in easy reach of the A45, Birmingham International Airport/Train station, and easy reach of the neighbouring Berkswell/Balsall Common, Berkswell Train Station, and easy reach to Coventry and Solihull for major town attractions. The village boasts an excellent primary school, doctors, sports centre and the focal village green.
PROPERTY IN BRIEF
Welcome to Darlaston Court, a beautifully presented two bedroom apartment boasting peaceful duck pond views in a central village location. This apartment is located on the top floor and has been fully modernised throughout to include a new kitchen, bathroom and cosmetic upgrading. There is even sound proof flooring. The living space looks out to the duck pond opposite with open countryside views further afield. While the spacious bedrooms offer a perfect place to retreat after a busy day. The apartment being on the top floor also has loft area. There is communal parking, communal gardens and a single garage. The owner has just extended the lease to 140 years, service charge £1063.88. No upward chain.
APPROACH
This development is set back from the road side, offering communal residents parking as well as an abundance of road-side parking for your guests.
LIVING SPACES
From the moment you step into this second floor apartment you will feel sense of calm and neutrality. The hallway is an ideal place to offloads your coat, shoes and bags. With its feature glitter wallpaper you can start to embrace the style that is reflected throughout the apartment. The entrace door is fire resistant to comply with lease agreement. Off the hall is the kitchen and lounge areas where the modern laminate wood flooring continues the flow and theme around this modern, neutrally styled home.
The kitchen has recently been refitted by Magnet and provides a combination of hi-gloss white cabinetry with stylish hardware and a stunning wooden worktop. The kitchen has fully integrated appliances including a Beko electric hob with extractor over, washing/dryer machine, mini-dishwasher, oven and a microwave. There is also a Beko fridge freezer, a Franke sink with drainer and built in disposal bins. All complimented by hard-waring flooring. The kitchen has a stunning view out onto the duck pond via the double glazed window.
Into the lounge / dining area you will find space for larger furniture and is ideal should you need a flexible living arrangement. This space can easily house sofas, dining table/chairs and even a work area. The current owner has a large sofa and a combination of desk/dining area set up for home working and meal times. A huge feature of this living room is the large window and picture postcard view of the neighbouring duck pond with its hive of activity amidst the green backdrop. There is a beautiful central focal white marble electric fireplace.
The property benefits from loft space which we are advised is part boarded, insultated, electricity and ladder. A real benefit for storage.
Bedrooms And Bathroom
The central hallway leads to both bedrooms as well as the bathroom. Bedroom one enjoys a generous floor space with floor to ceiling built in wardrobes on mirrored sliding doors. There is ample room to accommodate a large bed and there is a perfect alcove ideal for a dressing area. The bedroom overlooks the rear of the property via a large double glazed window whilst ensuring an abundance of natural light.
Bedroom two has the same aspect view to the rear as bedroom one. This bedrooms offers an ideal space for a single bed, dresser, wardrobe but also can be used as a flexible space should you have the need to work from home.
Both bedrooms are neutrally presented and feature a newly fitted Creda contour panel heaters.
The bathroom really is a showstopper. With marble-effect floor-to-ceiling tiles and a new suite you will feel the elegance this space offers the moment you step inside. The bathroom features a heated towel rail, HIB led illumination mist free mirror with 2 pin integrated charging sockets and bathroom downlighter extractor fan. The bathroom enjoys a modern bath with central taps and an electric shower unit over with both drench and hand-held attachments complimented by a glass shower screen. A contrasting vanity unit with deep draws, washbasin with shelf space to the side and WC.
OUTSIDE SPACES
The property benefits from a single garage with up and over door, as well as ample communal parking spaces for the residents as well as communal gardens around the development.
USEFUL INFORMATION
EPC 66 D
Leasehold approx. 140 years remaining. The current owner has just extended the lease.
We are advised that the Ground Rent is £TBCpa
Service Charge £1063.88 pa (2023/24)
Management company : Hurst Management
Current utility bills with single occupancy: Electricity £1300 pa Water £250pa Council Tax £1453pa
We are advised the property has been re-wired
We are advised this property is Leasehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative.
We are advised the council tax band B is payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property.
Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.
All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. Details have been verified by the sellers.