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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · B43 7SH
Sold STCListed 187 days
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About
Paul Carr Estate Agents Presents Highland Road, Great Barr – Positioned on the ever popular Highland Road in a prime pocket of Great Barr, this Freehold semi-detached home is offered with no upward chain, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to secure a well-located property with genuine scope to add value.
Situated within the catchment area for well-regarded local schools, surrounded by nearby nature walks and benefiting from convenient motorway links for straightforward commuting, this is a location that consistently performs for both homeowners and investors alike.
Approached via a shared driveway, the property offers clear potential to create a larger private driveway utilising the front garden space, allowing parking for multiple vehicles (subject to relevant permissions).
Entry is gained through a secure porch into a welcoming hallway, with doors leading to all principal ground floor rooms.
The lounge provides generous living space, complete with carpeted flooring, a central feature fireplace and a bay window that enhances natural light.
To the rear, a separate dining room is well illuminated via sliding patio doors opening directly onto the garden — ideal for entertaining or family living.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden wall and base units and offers additional space for freestanding appliances, presenting a functional layout with clear opportunity for modernisation.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms alongside a third single bedroom, suitable as a nursery, home office or dressing room.
The family bathroom comprises a bathtub, hand wash basin and low-level WC, with an airing cupboard housing the boiler.
Externally, the rear garden is well maintained, featuring a patio seating area and lawn space.
Beyond the established shrubbery lies further potential to extend the usable garden footprint, offering additional scope for landscaping or expansion.
Overall, this is a solid, well kept home in a highly sought-after area — perfectly liveable in its current condition yet primed for a buyer ready to modernise and capitalise on its full potential.
Identity Verification Fee - We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property as part of our due diligence.
As agents acting on behalf of the seller, we are required to verify the identity of all purchasers once an offer has been accepted, subject to contract.
The initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal .
A non-refundable administration fee of £40 + VAT (£48 including VAT) applies which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable.
Porch 5' 10'' x 3' 6'' (1.77m x 1.07m) Double door, door to: Hallway 6' 7'' x 5' 10'' (2.00m x 1.77m) Window to side, stairs, door to: Living Room 4.41m (14'6") max x 3.10m (10'2") Bay window to front, door to: Dining Room 3.92m (12'10") x 2.97m (9'9") Sliding door, door to: Kitchen 2.86m (9'5") x 1.87m (6'2") Window to rear, two doors.
Bathroom 2.94m (9'8") max x 1.90m (6'3") Window to rear, door to: Bedroom 1 4.26m (14') x 3.11m (10'2") Window to front, door to: Bedroom 2 4.17m (13'8") x 3.03m (9'11") Window to rear, door to: Bedroom 3 2.75m (9') x 1.82m (6') Window to front, door to:
Value & comps
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