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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · B20 3SZ
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About
A superbly presented and modernised three-bedroom detached family home on desirable North Drive, offering generous space, excellent local facilities and fantastic potential.
This well maintained property has been carefully updated by the current owners and features three double bedrooms, ideal for family life or flexible living arrangements.
The property is approached via a large driveway with off-street parking and a garage, providing excellent vehicle space for multiple cars.
At the rear is a generous mature garden, offering a private and peaceful outdoor space for relaxing, children’s play or entertaining.
Inside you’ll find three versatile reception rooms, perfect for living, dining and family use, plus a utility room with a convenient downstairs W.C., adding practical family functionality.
Location highlights include excellent local schooling options: • Highly regarded secondary provision including King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School For Boys, both within easy walking distance.
• Strong primary choices such as Welford Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Westminster Primary School, Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School and Canterbury Cross Primary School.
Excellent transport links put Birmingham city centre and wider destinations within easy reach, including: • Perry Barr rail station for frequent services across the region.
• Frequent local bus routes along Soho Road and nearby corridors, connecting Handsworth with the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Local amenities are well catered for, with a range of shops, services and leisure options close by, including: • Supermarkets and convenience stores for everyday shopping, plus a variety of cafes and eateries such as Heavenly Desserts Birmingham and Awa Restaurant.
• Handsworth Park and Handsworth Park Play Centre provide green space and family recreation right on your doorstep.
Subject to planning permission being granted for extension, it would present an exciting opportunity to increase living space or enhance value.
This spacious, modernised detached house with great local schools, transport and amenities nearby represents a rare chance to secure a well-located family home with excellent future potential.
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