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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · B30 3BS
Sold STCListed 128 days
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About
An attractive and very well presented semi detached house, close to Pershore Road and nicely located for access to Bournville & Kings Norton Railway Stations.
The property briefly comprises: porch, hall, living room open to a dining room, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, utility area and a downstairs WC; upstairs there are three bedrooms and a well appointed bathroom.
The has combi gas fired central heating and PVC double glazed windows.
Outside the house is set back from the road at the front, and at the back there is a generous garden with access to a garage - the garage has vehicular access from Oakley Road.
VIEWINGS:- By appointment only through Glovers Estate Agents.
PLEASE NOTE:- (1) These sale’ particulars are for guidance only, and Glovers Estate Agents cannot guarantee their complete accuracy, nor do the particulars constitute a contract or part of a contract.
(2) A purchaser must obtain verification on any point of importance or concern.
(3) Any measurements given are approximate, and purchasers should verify the measurements for themselves especially before ordering furniture or floor coverings.
(4) Glovers Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose; purchasers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
(5) References to the tenure of a property are based on information provided by the seller; we will not have seen the title documents; purchasers must therefore obtain verification on tenure from their solicitor.
(6) Items shown in photographs are not included in the sale unless specifically mentioned within the sale’s particulars; certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
(7) Purchasers must check the availability of the property before travelling to see it, and before making an appointment to view. TENURE:- The seller advises us that the property is Freehold.
We have not seen title deeds and cannot verify the title to the property nor covenants, charges, or rights of way affecting title.
Tenure details are subject to confirmation through the vendor’s solicitor, and purchasers must verify tenure details through their solicitor / conveyancer.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:- B FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:- All items of fixtures and fittings except those mentioned in the detailed sales particulars are excluded from the sale.
PLANNING PERMISSIONS AND BUILDING REGULATION CONSENTS:- Any reference in these particulars to extensions or conversions of parts of the property, does not imply that planning permissions and / or building regulation consents have been obtained for the extensions or conversions.
Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, we will not have verified that any necessary consents have been obtained.
Verification of these matters must be made by purchasers through their solicitor / conveyancer.
THE PROPERTY OMBUDSMAN:- Glovers Estate Agents is a member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme (TPOS) and follows the TPOS Code of Practice.
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme has been providing consumers and property agents with an alternative dispute resolution service for several years and provides consumers with a free, impartial, and independent alternative dispute resolution service.
A copy of the Code of Practice and the Consumer Guide is available from us upon request.
FRONT Dwarf brick walls with wrought iron fencing to the front and one side boundary, and a dwarf brick wall to the other side boundary, planted bed and paving.
PORCH Fitted shelving with trap door giving access to the gas meter, a tiled floor and a wooden and stain glass door gives access to the hall.
HALL Two ceiling light points, two ceiling roses, ceiling coving, picture rail, electricity consumer unit, a designer style radiator, a tiled floor, stairs giving access to the first floor landing and door the the interconnecting living room and dining room.
LIVING ROOM 13' 7'' into bay window x 12' 10'' into chimney breast recess (4.14m x 3.91m) PVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation having fitted shutters, ceiling light point, ceiling rose, ceiling coving, picture rail, two fitted double door cupboards writhing both chimney breast recesses, floor mounted double door fitted cupboard housing the electricity meter, designer style radiator, wood effect herringbone style floor and opening to the dining room.
DINING ROOM 12' 3'' x 12' 11'' (3.73m x 3.94m) PVC double glazed double doors with top light above to the rear elevation giving access to the back garden three ceiling light points, ceiling coving, picture rail, designer style radiator and a wooden herringbone pattern style floor and door the inner lobby.
INNER LOBBY PVC double glazed obscured glass door with PVC double glazed obscured glass top light above to the side elevation giving access to the back garden, a tiled floor, to door an understairs store and an open doorway to the kitchen.
KITCHEN 11' 5'' x 9' 4'' (3.48m x 2.85m) PVC double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot light fittings, floor mounted cupboards and drawers, two larder style cupboards, one housing the gas central heating boiler and stop cock the other houses an integrated fridge freezer, worksurfaces to three sides with tiled splash backs, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, an integrated dishwasher, an integrated four ring gas hob with an integrated electric oven below and a stainless steel cooker hood with light and grease filter above, single panel radiator, tiled floor and an open door way to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 0'' max x 9' 5'' max (2.13m x 2.86m) PVC double glazed window to the side elevation, ceiling spot light fittings, floor mounted cupboard, worksurface to one side, space and planning for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, tiled floor and door to the downstairs W/C.
DOWNSTAIRS W/C 2' 11'' x 4' 5'' (0.88m x 1.35m) PVC double glazed obscured glass window to the rear elevation, ceiling spot light fittings, wall mounted wash hand basin, back to wall toilet with concealed cistern and a tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Ceiling light point, loft access point, a carpeted floor and doors to three bedrooms, store cupboard and the bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE 15' 5'' x 11' 9'' (4.71m x 3.58m) Two PVC double glazed sash style windows to the front elevation, ceiling light point, two double door wardrobes fitted within both chimney breast recesses, designer style radiator and a carpeted floor.
BEDROOM TWO 12' 8'' up to recesses x 9' 5'' (3.86m x 2.88m) PVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point, two double door fitted wardrobes, a single panel radiator and a carpeted floor.
BEDROOM THREE 5' 11'' x 9' 11'' (1.80m x 3.03m) PVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light point, a single panel radiator and a carpeted floor.
BATHROOM 5' 11'' x 9' 11'' (1.80m x 3.03m) PVC double glazed obscured glass window to the side elevation, ceiling spot light fittings, ceiling mounted extractor fan, stand alone bath with freestanding mixer tap with shower connection, table top wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity drawer and shelf below, walk in shower cubicle with wet room style waste, thermostatically controlled shower with ceiling mounted rain shower head and separate hand held shower, close coupled W/C, floor to ceiling tiled splash backs to shower and half wall height to the other wall, ladder style towel radiator, underfloor heating and a tiled floor.
BACK GARDEN Fencing to boundaries, gate giving access to the side passage in one side boundary, paved patio, planted beds and borders, lawn, sleeper and pebbles path gives access to an additional paved patio area having brick built bbq with wood store, electricity power points, and a PVC double glazed door gives access to the garage.
GARAGE 22' 10'' x 13' 2'' max (6.96m x 4.01m) L SHAPED Metal garage doors accessed from Oakley Road.
PVC double glazed obscured glass window to the side elevation, three ceiling strip light fittings, wall mounted consumer unit and electricity power points.
Value & comps
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