Wellman Croft, West Midlands, B29
West Midlands
£145,000
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
MaisonetteArea
926 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
Oakmans Estate Agents are offering this two-bedroom first-floor maisonette in Selly Oak, set in a residential cul-de-sac and available with no onward chain. The accommodation is reached through a private side entrance and is described as requiring modernisation, providing scope for a purchaser to update it to their requirements.
The listing highlights the kitchen, bathroom, décor and heating as areas for improvement. The property is stated to have no service charge, a peppercorn ground rent and a 128-year lease, with a building insurance fee of £1,006.49; these details should be checked with solicitors. On-road parking is available nearby.
Selly Oak station, University station, the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital are among the nearby transport links and institutions. Local shops and services are available around Selly Oak and Bristol Road, and Selly Oak Park is also close by.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £145,000, this two-bedroom first-floor maisonette is priced at about £157/sq ft, roughly half the local average of £310/sq ft — a strong entry point for a value-add project. The photographed rooms have dated finishes, with scope for a medium-scale refresh including the kitchen, bathroom, décor and flooring; the visible exterior and roof look broadly intact from the distant views.
A private side entrance, quiet cul-de-sac setting and proximity to the university and QE Hospital add appeal for an owner-occupier or rental buyer. The listing also notes no onward chain and a low service charge and ground rent, though buyers should verify the lease details and heating arrangements.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom, then update décor and flooring to give the home a more cohesive, contemporary finish.
- Private side entrance and a quiet cul-de-sac position offer a distinctive setup for a first home or rental property.
- The university and QE Hospital nearby provide strong local demand drivers for future occupiers or tenants.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Selly Oak Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Selly Oak
University Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Birmingham University
Bournville Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Bournville
Pineapple Road Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Stirchley
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