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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · B14 4DL
Listing removedReduced £15k (−6%) on 8 JulListed 146 days
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About
Conveniently located and well maintained, this mid-terraced property offers spacious and well-appointed accommodation.
The home features two generous double bedrooms, stylish refitted shower room, a modern refitted kitchen with adjoining family/ dining room, a bright conservatory, and a comfortable lounge.
Outside, the property benefits from landscaped rear gardens, a garage, and the added advantage of no upward chain.
Firth Drive is a cul-de-sac situated just off Yardley Wood Road, which links from the High Street in Solihull Lodge through to Moseley and beyond.
Conveniently located nearby are local shops within the Yardley Wood shopping centre at the roundabout.
A range of local schooling is available within the area, although all educational facilities should be verified with the Education Department at Birmingham City Council.
Continuing along the High Street from Solihull Lodge leads into Maypole Lane and onwards to The Maypole, where there is a Sainsbury’s Superstore along with a variety of additional shopping facilities located within the retail park opposite.
The area also benefits from convenient access to the M42 motorway at Portway via the A435 Hollywood Bypass.
Regular local bus services operate along Yardley Wood Road, providing access to both Solihull and Birmingham City Centre.
Yardley Wood Railway Station is also situated along the bus route, offering further transport links.
The property is set back from the road behind a neatly maintained front garden with a central paved pathway leading to the entrance.
To both sides are low-maintenance gravelled area, a variety of mature shrubs and a beautiful Acer tree, adding colour and privacy.
The garden is bordered by hedging and decorative fencing, creating an attractive and enclosed frontage.
Access is gained via a composite door leading to; Enclosed porch Frosted double glazed window to side, laminate flooring, meter cupboard and double glazed door to; Entrance hall Laminate flooring, stairs to first floor with understairs storage space or work space, radiator, useful shelved store cupboard and doors leading to: Lounge Double glazed window to front, radiator, Adam style fireplace surround.
Kitchen diner/ family room Refitted grey, gloss fronted base, wall and drawer units.
Granite effect worktops, sink drainer, gas cooker, space for fridge freezer, window to conservatory and laminate flooring The dining/ family area has a fireplace with electric fire, laminate flooring, radiator and pantry cupboard.
Sliding doors to; Conservatory Polycarbonate roof, double glazed windows and sliding door to the garden, laminate flooring and door to large store room First floor landing Loft hatch, airing cupboard and separate cupboard housing the Vaillant central heating boiler.
Bedroom one Double glazed windows to front, radiator, fitted wardrobes and additioanl large walk in wardrobe. Bedroom two Double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Refitted shower room With walk in shower area with electric Triton shower, tiled walls, white suite WC, wash basin and vanity storage beneath, chromed heated towel rail, frosted double glazed window to rear, Rear garden The rear garden has been beautifully landscaped to create an attractive and tranquil outdoor space.
A central stepped pathway with handrail leads through a variety of mature shrubs, ornamental planting and well-maintained borders, offering colour and interest throughout the year.
The garden enjoys a private feel, enclosed by established hedging and fencing, with gravelled sections and raised beds, greenhouse, rear gate and garage Garage Up and over door, light and power, door to the garden..
Value & comps
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