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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · B23 6NQ
SoldListed 506 daysAuction 29 Jan · ended
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About
Being sold by sdl via auction on Thursday 29th January 2026, auction starts at 9.00am. Guide Price £95,000+ plus fees. Please register with sdl for bidding before booking a viewing.
A quite unique four bedroom end of terrace period property in this most popular road close to Gravelly Lane on the north side of Erdington, en-route to Sutton Coldfield.
This lovely house retains multiple architectural details and may benefit from sympathetic restoration.
Existing features and benefits include an entrance porch plus ‘L’ shaped hall with period tiled floor, two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, rear utility, lobby and ground floor bathroom, guests WC, first floor bathroom, central heating, double glazing, replacement roof, garden to three sides and potential for extension/further development, subject to relevant permissions.
Ideal location for access to Gravelly Hill Cross City Line Railway Station just 550m/0.3 miles.
Popular local restaurant, antiques shops, bus connections and other independent businesses within 90m/295ft. Modern leisure centre 850m/0.5 miles.
High Street shopping, multi-directional commuter routes and more major bus connections at Six Ways Island within 1.1km/0.7 miles.
M6 Junction 6/A38 (M) Aston Expressway 3.1km/1.9 miles by vehicle Council Tax Band C. Tenure: Freehold.
Auction Details The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of Auction Event and is being sold under an Unconditional sale type.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale. All sales are subject to sdl Property Auctions Buyers Terms.
Properties located in Scotland will be subject to applicable Scottish law.
Auction Deposit and Fees The following deposits and non- refundable auctioneers fees apply: • 5% deposit (subject to a minimum of £5,000) • Buyers Fee of 4.8% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc.
VAT).
The Buyers Fee does not contribute to the purchase price, however it will be taken into account when calculating the Stamp Duty Land Tax for the property (known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax for properties located in Scotland), because it forms part of the chargeable consideration for the property.
There may be additional fees listed in the Special Conditions of Sale, which will be available to view within the Legal Pack. You must read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.
Additional Information For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the sdl Property Auctions home page.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack (and any applicable Home Report for residential Scottish properties).
Guide Price & Reserve Price Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price.
The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.
Descriptions, floor plans, measurements and photographs of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact.
Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions, floor plans, measurements and photographs are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.
We have not tested any services, systems or appliances at this property.
We strongly recommend that all the information we provide be verified by you on inspection and by your surveyor and conveyancer.
Measurements supplied are for general guidance only and as such should be considered as incorrect. Tenure must be confirmed via solicitors. All images are property of waller & farnworth ltd.
Sitting Room (15' 7'' into bay x 12' 2'' max (4.75m x 3.71m)) Lounge (14' 0'' x 10' 4'' max (4.26m x 3.15m)) Ground Floor WC (4' 11'' x 3' 1'' (1.50m x 0.94m)) Kitchen/Breakfast Room (12' 9'' x 10' 8'' into bay (3.88m x 3.25m)) Utility Room (9' 4'' x 5' 11'' (2.84m x 1.80m)) Rear Lobby (6' 3'' x 5' 1'' (1.90m x 1.55m)) Ground Floor Bathroom (6' 1'' x 5' 2'' (1.85m x 1.57m)) Bedroom One (14' 10'' into bay x 12' 3'' max (4.52m x 3.73m)) Bedroom Two (10' 5'' max x 9' 10'' (3.17m x 2.99m)) Bedroom Three (10' 5'' max x 7' 10'' (3.17m x 2.39m)) Bedroom Four (10' 2'' x 9' 4'' (3.10m x 2.84m)) Bathroom (6' 2'' x 5' 11'' (1.88m x 1.80m))
Value & comps
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