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Location Description 178 Station Road is situated in the highly sought-after, semi-rural village of Wythall, located on the leafy southern outskirts of Birmingham.
This premier address offers the perfect blend of countryside charm and suburban convenience, making it immensely popular with families seeking a peaceful neighborhood with excellent connectivity.
The property is ideally positioned within easy walking distance of local village amenities, including independent shops, cozy pubs, and inviting eateries.
For commuters, the location is truly exceptional.
Wythall train station is just a short stroll away, providing regular, direct rail links into Birmingham City Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the wider West Midlands network.
Drivers will find effortless access to major road infrastructure, with the A435 Hollywood Bypass leading straight to Junction 3 of the M42 motorway, which seamlessly connects to the M40, M5, Birmingham International Airport, and the nec.
The area is heavily renowned for its superb selection of local schooling, sitting within close proximity to highly regarded primary schools and top-tier secondary options such as Woodrush Community High School.
Surrounded by beautiful green belt countryside, golf courses, and the popular Earlswood Lakes just a short drive away, this location offers an enviable lifestyle for outdoor enthusiasts while keeping modern city conveniences right within arm's reach.
Property Description Offered to the market with no upward chain, this traditional bay-fronted three-bedroom semi-detached residence represents a incredibly rare buying opportunity, having served as a deeply cherished family home for the past 80 years.
Occupying an exceptionally large plot, the property is set back from the road behind a deep front driveway providing plenty of off-road parking, which leads down to a massive tandem garage configuration.
While the interior is now slightly dated inside, the home has been meticulously maintained, offering a clean, completely solid canvas with immense potential for modern updating, extension, and personalization.
The ground floor layout is designed around an incredibly spacious dual-aspect lounge and dining room that spans the full length of the main house.
This expansive living area is bathed in natural light, featuring a classic curved bay window to the front and an opening to a bright conservatory at the rear, which offers peaceful views over the extensive grounds.
A separate, elongated kitchen sits adjacent, complete with handy under-stairs pantry space and direct side access to an unbelievable tandem garage setup that stretches down the side of the plot to include an extra workshop/garage space, a downstairs WC, and a dedicated garden shed.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms and a remarkably large family bathroom.
The primary front bedroom features a matching curved bay window, adding traditional character to the space.
The second double bedroom enjoys a wide window frame overlooking the rear greenery, while the third bedroom serves perfectly as a comfortable child's room or home office.
The absolute crown jewel of this property is its spectacular, highly expansive rear garden plot.
Extending much further back than modern developments allow, the beautifully established lawn is enclosed by mature trees and hedgerows, providing an incredibly private, sunny sanctuary for avid gardeners, outdoor entertaining, and secure children’s play.
Combining its historic 80-year family legacy, massive structural footprint, and prime village location, this chain-free home is an unmissable opportunity to create a dream multi-generational property.
Tenure We are advised that the property is Freehold with an annual management fee of £177.90. It's down to any prospective purchaser to confirm this with their solicitors.
The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008: Black & Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose.
Black & Golds Estate Agents have not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property.
The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Black and Golds Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose.
A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
References to the tenure of the property are based on information received from the seller, the Agent has not been given access to the title documents.
A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Sales Particulars form no part of any sale contract.
Any items shown in photographs are not included unless particularly specified as such in the sales particulars; interested buyers are advised to obtain verification of all legal and factual matters and information from their solicitor, licenced conveyancer or surveyor.
Planning permission and building regulations: It is the responsibility of Purchasers to verify if any planning permission and building regulations were obtained and adhered to for any works carried out to the property.
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