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NO CHAIN! A fantastic opportunity to purchase this extended three bedroom semi detached family home in the heart of Northfield!
Lockwood Road is a stones' throw away from the town centre, set back on a tree-lined avenue with driveway parking and a generous rear garden! EPC rating D.
LOCATION Northfield, situated South West of Birmingham offers a number of sought after local schools including Bellfield, The Meadows & St Brigid’s Primary Schools, Shenley Academy Secondary School & Sixth Form together with Turves Green Boys’ Secondary School and King Edward VI Girls’ School in West Heath.
Regular road and rail public services are available with railway stations located in Northfield and Longbridge providing access to Birmingham City Centre with the M5, junction 4 and M42, junction 2 being readily accessible.
Other facilities include Northfield Library, Northfield Pool & Fitness Centre and a range of shopping facilities locally including the rapidly expanding and recently regenerated Longbridge Town Centre.
SUMMARY -Offered to the market with no onward chain.
-The property is approached via a paved driveway, complete with an electric vehicle charger, and access to the garage via a PVC door, and with a ramp leading to the front porch.
-The hallway is bright and spacious, with a door into the open plan through-lounge and kitchen, and with stairs leading to the first floor.
-The lounge is a superb space, with new flooring, and a bright dual aspect, with bay window to the frontage, and sliding patio door out onto the garden decking.
Originally two reception rooms, the space has been opened up, connected via an archway, to create a larger open-plan space perfect for entertaining.
-The kitchen, to the rear, is thoughtfully extended to the side behind the garage, significantly improving the size and functionality of the space.
The kitchen features wall and base units, and garden access, as well as a door into the garage.
-The garage is a large and useful space with a variety of possible functions, currently set up for storage with frontage access and housing the boiler, the space could be converted into a spacious utility room or a further reception room, STPP.
-Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all of which are of ample proportion, and with fitted wardrobes to both doubles.
The master bedroom to the rear features four double-wardrobes built in, and decorative beams.
-Bedroom two, to the front, is another spacious double with ceiling beams, built-in wardrobes, and a built-in chest of drawers utilising the bay window.
-Bedroom three, an ample single bedroom, is also situated to the front.
-The family bathroom has been updated to add a spacious shower cubicle, and a new lavatory and sink, complete with built-in storage cupboard.
-The rear garden is of excellent size, featuring a large and well-maintained decked area accessible direct from the lounge and the kitchen, excellent for entertaining.
The remainder of the garden is mostly laid to lawn, backing onto trees affording excellent privacy, and hosting a large storage shed at the end of the garden.
GENERAL INFORMATION The agent understands that the property is freehold. Birmingham City Council tax band B.
EPC rating D Please note probate has been applied for however not granted as of October 2026 THE CONSUMER PROTECTION REGULATIONS These details are for guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
If there is any point which is of particular importance, verification should be obtained before viewing.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose intended.
Items in photographs are NOT necessarily included. All measurements are approximate. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
The Agent has not checked legal documents to verify the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property or that necessary planning permissions have been obtained.
Interested parties are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Under government regulations we are required to carry out prescribed identity checks on all purchasers and also obtain precise details of funding for their purchase.
This must be done before agreeing a sale. We will carry out these checks, electronically and as soon as you make an acceptable offer on a property.
There is a charge of £36 for one person and £54 for two or more. Prices are inclusive of VAT and are non-refundable.
FLOOR PLANS Where shown, the plan is for illustration purposes only and is not to scale.
The floor area shown is taken from the EPC calculations and is therefore approximate and will include only habitable areas.
PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE A copy of the Property Information Questionnaire is available about this property at our office.
This has been completed by the Seller to provide comprehensive information about the property which will be of relevance to any intending Purchaser.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items are excluded.
GENERAL ADVICE All interested parties should check availability and explore the situation of a property on Google Earth/ Google Street Maps Street View before viewing. Viewings are via the Agents.
REFERRAL FEES Referral fees may be paid to us for referring clients to mortgage, insurance, surveying and conveyancing services which can range from £50 to £200.
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