2-bedroom terraced house · B42 2RS
Sold STCListed 38 days
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About
Welcome to Castleton Road, Great Barr – an extended two-bedroom end-terrace offering generous living space, practical features and excellent potential, all within close reach of local amenities, reputable schools and convenient transport links.
Set back from the road, the property benefits from off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a major advantage for households with more than one car.
A secure porch provides added privacy and security before entering the main home.
The entrance door opens into a well-proportioned lounge, enhanced by a bay window that allows natural light to flood the space.
There is useful under-stairs storage, ideal for keeping everyday items neatly tucked away while maintaining a clean and uncluttered living area.
Double doors lead through to the extended dining room, creating an excellent flow for both day-to-day living and entertaining.
The extension provides additional square footage, making this a versatile space for formal dining or family gatherings.
Off the dining area is a convenient utility space, offering practicality and separation for laundry appliances.
The kitchen, positioned within the extended section, offers a good footprint and strong potential.
While it would benefit from modernisation, the layout provides ample scope to create a contemporary culinary hub tailored to personal taste.
Upstairs, the main bedroom is a generous double room complete with built-in storage and ceiling spotlights, delivering both functionality and a modern finish.
Bedroom two is also a comfortable double room, enjoying pleasant rear views over the garden.
The shower room has been recently replaced and features a contemporary walk-in shower, stylish grey tiling, hand wash basin and W.C, providing a fresh and updated feel.
Externally, the rear garden offers excellent proportions.
A decking area immediately to the rear of the property is perfect for garden furniture and outdoor dining, while the lawned section beyond provides additional space for relaxation, play or landscaping potential.
Positioned on Castleton Road in the heart of Great Barr, the property enjoys close proximity to everyday amenities, well-regarded schools and accessible transport connections, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.
This is a well-located home with valuable extensions and scope to add further value — viewing is highly recommended.
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Porch 1.59m (5'3") x 1.15m (3'9") Window to front, door to: Lounge Area 5.74m (18'10") x 5.61m (18'5") Bay window to front, stairs, double door, door to: Extended Dining Room 4.43m (14'6") x 2.43m (8') Window to rear, door to: Utility 3.02m (9'11") x 1.73m (5'8") Window to rear, two windows to side, door to: Extended Kitchen 3.27m (10'9") x 3.11m (10'2") Two windows to rear, two doors.
Shower Room 2.31m (7'7") x 1.58m (5'2") plus 0.25m (0'10") x 0.25m (0'10") Window to rear, door to: Bedroom 1 13' 8'' x 13' 11'' (4.16m x 4.24m) Window to front, door to: Bedroom 2 3.22m (10'7") x 2.57m (8'5") Window to rear, open plan, door to:
Value & comps
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