Ye Olde Berkswell StoreS, Balsall Common

YE OLDE BERKSWELL STORES BA L S A L L

C O M M O N

WELCOME A rare opportunity to acquire this gorgeous and spacious duplex apartment. The front of the development is steeped in history previously the original ‘Berkswell Stores’ and still bearing the name. The rear of the development, where this apartment is located, was built in the early 2000’s. Benefiting from an excellent location just a short walk to the village shops, Berkswell Train Station and Lavender Hall Park. The location offers the benefit of both Balsall and Berkswell’s schools. A great location and set within the older part of the village.

The apartment stretches over the first and second floors, having a door entry system. Once inside, you can appreciate the fresh, modern style and the space that is on offer. The property has recently been fully redecorated.

On the lower level is the hallway which provides access to the spacious lounge/diner delivering an abundance of space for your lounge furniture and plenty of space for your dining table. Enjoying twin windows with integrated blinds, a useful storage cupboard and open access to the well-appointed kitchen. The modern second bedroom is located on this floor, it is spacious and benefits from a generous en-suite bathroom.

Heading upstairs, the landing is a great place for additional storage as well as giving access to eaves storage to hide away your holiday cases and Christmas tree. The Master bedroom is a fantastic size boasting a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect windows and fitted storage. The shower room could be considered the en-suite, a bright space with a modern suite.

Outside, the communal courtyard provides one allocated parking plus there is ample parking for your guests.

K E Y F E AT U R E S • • • • • • • • • • •

A two bedroom, character Duplex apartment Popular and peaceful development First and second floor accommodation Spacious and bright lounge/diner Well-appointed kitchen Master bedroom on top floor Top floor landing and shower room Guest/second bedroom with en-suite bathroom Allocated parking and guest parking Short walk to Berkswell station, village shops and local park

ENTRANCE The hallway is brightly presented and welcoming, enjoying a contrasting wood floor and stairs rising to the master bedroom and shower room.

The hallway gives access to the second bedroom and the lounge/ diner. Benefiting from a central heating radiator with thermostat control and ceiling light. In addition, there is plenty of space to hang your coats, hats and kick off your shoes.

KITCHEN A key feature to this apartment is the spacious lounge diner. It is an incredibly comfortable space, and beautifully styled with a neutral decor and contrasting feature wall. Whether you enjoy spacious relaxing areas or like to entertain friends, then this room delivers. The lounge dining area enjoys two double glazed windows, both enjoying integrated blinds. This room offers plenty of space for your large sofa, dining table and additional living room furniture. There is good connectivity for your home media, two central heating radiators, and two ceiling lights. In addition, a useful storage cupboard and the door entry system.

KITCHEN The kitchen is conveniently placed next to the dining area and well planned out, providing a comprehensive range of cream wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces. Everything in this kitchen is carefully placed for ease of use, enjoying a 1 and a 1/2 sink with chrome mixer tap, an AEG self cleaning single oven and grill with a CDA four ring gas hob over and stainless steel extractor hood above. Beautifully finished by a traditional cream splash-back tiling. There are a number of power points for your smaller appliances and provisions within the kitchen for your freestanding washing machine and fridge freezer. The kitchen is home to the Worcester combination boiler which has just been serviced. A double glazed window to the side elevation enjoying integrated blinds.

BEDROOM TWO The second bedroom is located on the first floor.

This space makes for an excellent guest bedroom, in particular having the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. This spacious room is beautifully styled enjoying a neutral presentation with a feature wall. This bedroom provides plenty of space for your bed and additional freestanding bedroom furniture. Enjoying a pleasant and peaceful view via the refitted double glazed window which offers integrated blinds.

The bedroom also has a central heating radiator with thermostat control and there is a useful under-stairs storage area. There are plenty of power points around the bedroom, as well as a high-level socket for your television.

ENSUITE The second bedroom on the lower floor enjoys the benefit of a large en-suite bathroom incorporating a bath with a Bristan mains-fed shower over complimented by a glass shower screen. A Vernon Tutbury circular pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, and a Vernon Tutbury WC with dual flush. The en-suite enjoys a neutral presentation made of white tiling and a stunning tiled floor. In addition, there is a tall, wall-mounted towel radiator and ceiling light.

MASTER BEDROOM The master bedroom is set on the top floor enjoying spacious accommodation.

This stylish bedroom is neutrally presented with light contrasting carpet and character vaulted ceiling.

There is a double glazed window overlooking the rear of the development, and an opening skylight on the opposite side, delivering plenty of natural light into this bedroom space. The bedroom affords plenty of floor area for your large bed, bedside tables and additional freestanding furniture.

Benefiting from twin, double size wardrobes.

In addition, the bedroom offers numerous power points, TV aerial point and a central heating radiator with thermostat control.

SHOWER ROOM The shower room is located on the top floor, benefiting from a single size shower cubicle with opening glass door and a mains-fed shower. There is a Vernon Tutbury dual flush WC and a Vernon Tutbury classic circular wash basin with chrome taps and splash back tiling. The shower room is lovely and bright, enjoying an opening skylight as well as having a wall-mounted towel radiator and plenty of storage space to the side of the shower.

LANDING Welcome upstairs. The landing provides some space for additional freestanding furniture as well as access into the eaves storage being perfect for your suitcases and Christmas decorations. The landing is neutrally presented and gives access to the master bedroom and separate shower room.

O U T S I D E S PA C E Outside, the property benefits from a communal courtyard. There is one allocated parking space plus additional guest parking. For when you seek open countryside, Lavender Hall Park is close on hand, plus an abundance of country walks.

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TECHNICAL We are advised the property is leasehold. The owners have a share of the Freehold and formed ‘The Old Berkswell Bakery Management Company’. The development is managed by The Wolfs Block Management. The Lease was created in 2002 with 999 years. The vendor contributes £117 per calendar month for the service charge which we are advised includes the ground rent and buildings insurance.

Please check via your solicitor. Council band B payable to Solihull MBC. The property offers gas central heating and double glazing. Some windows were replaced in 2015, please seek verification from your legal representative. The vendor believes the boiler to be approx 15 years old and has just been serviced.

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.

Purchaser please note, due to law changes with anti-money laundering, estate agents are now obligated to carry out AML checks on purchasers.You will be required to provide information to assist with our checks.

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.

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