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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · B31 4HT
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About
No chain!
Five bedroom, Semi Detached house with a rear driveway and garage, requiring modernisation throughout but offering great potential, the house is located within the sought after Austin Village close to all local amenities EPC E.
Location The Austin Village was built by Herbert Austin in 1917 to house his workforce for the Austin Motor Company, at that time engaged in the manufacture of vehicles, aircraft, ammunition, and equipment to support this country’s forces in the Great War.
Northfield, situated South West of Birmingham offer a number of sought after local schools including The Meadows & St Brigid’s Primary Schools, Shenley Academy Secondary School & Sixth Form together with Turves Green Boys’ & King Edward VI School for Girls in West Heath.
Regular road and rail public services are available with railway stations located in Longbridge and Northfield 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 *no chain! *Approached via pathway to the front *Entrance hall with a door leading to shower room. *Two reception rooms.
*Kitchen comprising of a range of wall and base units, cupboards and drawers. With space for cooker, single bowl stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine.
*Downstairs WC with wash hand basin.
*Five good bedrooms, with the fifth bedroom located on the second floor, approached via staircase *Rear garden with steps leading down to a lawned area with selection of mature trees and shrubs, hedgerow borders and storage shed *Front garden with hedgerow borders with a selection of mature trees and shrubs with paved pathway and side access to the rear of the property.
* There is an off road parking space to the front of the garage which is accessed via Maple Way * The property requires full modernisation throughout however, offers huge potential.
Key information The agent believes the property to be freehold. Council Tax Band D 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.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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About 55, Central Avenue, Birmingham
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