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See how verdicts work7-bedroom detached house · B17 8RJ
Sold STCListed 209 days
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DESCRIPTION A substantial seven bedroom detached family home set across three floors with circa 3281 sqft of internal living space, occupying a generous plot with a large private rear garden and an extensive driveway to the front.
This well-proportioned property offers highly versatile accommodation, making it ideally suited to larger families or those requiring flexible living and working space.
The ground floor is centred around a spacious entrance hall, providing access to multiple reception rooms.
The main lounge is particularly impressive in size, spanning the rear of the property with sliding doors opening directly onto the garden, allowing for strong natural light and excellent indoor-outdoor flow.
In addition, there is a separate reception room to the front, a further sitting room, and a dedicated study, offering clear separation for family living, entertaining and home working.
The kitchen is well-sized with ample worktop and storage space, and is supported by a separate utility/secondary kitchen area, ideal for additional appliances and day-to-day functionality.
A ground floor WC completes the layout. To the first floor, there are five well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom is notably large, featuring a full range of fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite bathroom.
The remaining bedrooms are all of good size, with built-in storage in places, and are served by a family bathroom.
The second floor adds further flexibility, providing two additional bedrooms which could be utilised as guest rooms, office space, or hobby rooms. There is also access to useful eaves storage.
Externally, the rear garden is a key feature, offering a substantial, private space mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area directly off the house, ideal for seating and entertaining.
Mature trees and established boundaries provide a good degree of privacy.
To the front, the property benefits from a large driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles, LOCATION Fitz Roy Avenue is a well-regarded residential address ideally positioned within easy reach of Harborne High Street, which is approximately a 10-15 minute walk away.
Harborne offers an excellent range of independent cafés, restaurants, bars and convenience shopping, along with larger supermarkets, making it a highly desirable location for day-to-day living.
The property is also particularly well placed for access to some of Birmingham's most sought-after medical and educational facilities.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University of Birmingham are both within close proximity, making the area especially popular with medical professionals and academics.
There are a number of highly regarded schools nearby, including Harborne Primary School, Blue Coat School, and King Edward VI Five Ways School, all contributing to the area's strong appeal for families.
Transport links are excellent, with regular bus routes providing direct access into Birmingham City Centre, while the nearby road network offers convenient connections to the A38 and wider motorway network.
Overall, the location combines quiet residential living with outstanding access to amenities, schooling and major employers, making it one of South Birmingham's most consistently in-demand areas.
JAMES LAURENCE ESTATE AGENTS Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances.
Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale.
All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.
All material information stated below has been provided by our client, but we would request all information to be verified by the purchaser's chosen solicitor.
Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
However, we would always advise that this is confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer. Tenure: Freehold Services: All mains' services are connected to the property.
Local Authority: Birmingham City Council Council Tax Band - G To complete our comprehensive service, James Laurence Estate Agents is pleased to offer the following:- Free Valuation: Please contact the office on to make an appointment.
Residential Lettings and Management: If you are interested in letting out your property or are considering renting a property, please contact our office to find out further information.
Conveyancing: Very competitively priced rates agreed with our panel of local experienced and respected Solicitors. Please contact this office for further details.
Financial Services: James Laurene Estate Agents work with an independent Mortgage Service offering face to face mortgage advice to suit your needs.
Please contact the office on to make a free appointment.
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