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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · B17 8PD
Sold STCListed 289 days
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About
A beautiful three bedroom detached residence situated on this highly desirable tree lined road in Harborne.
This wonderful plot has fantastic potential for further development with planning permission granted for a rear double storey extension valid until August 2026.
Additionally benefitting from a driveway, garage and large south facing rear garden. Being Sold with No Upward Chain.
The property is set back well away from road with a large driveway that leads to the garage and property entrance with decorative front fore garden.
The property is complete with gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
As you enter the hardwood entrance door you come into a welcoming centrally positioned hallway providing staircase to the first floor and access to a partly tiled downstairs WC with storage space.
The front reception room includes dual aspect bay window and stained glass window to side, with feature fireplace and a gas fire.
The spacious second reception room towards the rear also includes dual aspect bay window to the front elevation, with sliding patio doors out to the rear garden and a wall mounted gas fire.
The kitchen comprises wall and base level units with complimentary work surfaces and tiled splash-back, with space for freestanding kitchen appliances and access to the entry and separate utility offering excellent additional storage and space for further kitchen appliances, with access out to the wonderful rear garden.
The upstairs landing has a beautiful gallery window overlooking the rear garden, providing access into three generously sized bedrooms, including a double room with partly tiled en-suite which comprises wash hand basin and electric shower cubicle, and another equally large double with built-in eaves storage currently used as a walk-in wardrobe.
The internal accommodation is completed with a modern fully tiled shower room comprising WC, vanity sink unit and shower cubicle with rain-head.
The garage has double doors and provides excellent storage space whilst housing the central heating boiler.
To the outside at the rear of the property is a beautiful, secluded south facing rear garden with two patio areas and a large lawn space, with a variety of mature borders with plant and trees throughout.
Gillhurst Road is a truly prestigious and sought after location within Harborne Village.
Conveniently situated within close proximity to Harborne High Street offering excellent shopping, restaurant and cafés including Marks & Spencer Food Hall and Waitrose.
The surrounding area offers highly regarded state and independent schools for children of all ages, including The Blue Coat school and Edgbaston High School for Girls to name but a few.
Local recreational amenities include Edgbaston & Harborne golf clubs, The Edgbaston Priory & Edgbaston Archery tennis clubs, with the world renowned Edgbaston cricket ground playing host to international cricket tournaments and Birmingham Botanical Gardens also nearby to be enjoyed.
Furthermore the location is also ideal for commuting with easy access into Birmingham City Centre, The University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Medical Complex.
Estate agents operating in the UK are required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks in compliance with the regulations set forth by hm Revenue and Customs (hmrc) for all property transactions.
It is mandatory for both buyers and sellers to successfully complete these checks before any property transaction can proceed.
Our estate agency uses Coadjute’s Assured Compliance service to facilitate the aml checks. A fee will be charged for each individual aml check conducted.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 55, Gillhurst Road, Birmingham
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