Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 285 Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 3 bed in the B30 3AA area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band B.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 100 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £201,500 and a rental potential of £1,310 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
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AN EDWARDIAN GEM ON THE KINGS HEATH BORDER Larger than Usual
Beautifully Presented End Terrace House with 3 Good Bedrooms and
Upstairs Bathroom EP rating D
Canopy Porch, Enclosed Porch, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Sitting
Room, Inner Hall, 23ft Dining Kitchen, Intergrated Appliances, 3
Bedrooms, 3rd 11ft x 7ft, Upstairs Bathroom and Established
Garden
HOW TO GET THERE (B30
3AA): If proceeding south, away from
the City Centre, along Pershore Road (A441) after passing through
the shopping centre of Stirchley take the left turn into Fordhouse
Lane towards Kings Heath. Proceed along Fordhouse Lane and
after passing the right turn to Barn Close the house is along on
the left hand side.
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worthwhile exploring the setting on Google Earth / Google Maps
Street View.
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285 Fordhouse Lane is a an
undeniably appealing and exceptionally well presented larger
than usual traditional freehold late Victorian / early Edwardian
end of terrace house. Extensively refurbished in recent years
by the present owners, the impressive building has 3 bedrooms
and an upstairs bathroom and a 23ft dining kitchen overlooking the
garden.
The area is well served by parks and within quarter of a mile there
is access to The Rea Valley Cycle Route and the canal system.
Bus services to Kings Heath and other centres and along
Pershore Road are on hand giving access to the shopping
facilities which are available within a radius of a mile or
2.
The building is set well back from the road behind a deep pavement
which is used for parking. The generous accommodation is on 2
floors and comprises:-
Canopy Porch approach for shelter and
hardwood style front door with double glazed window above opening
into
Enclosed Porch with minton tiled floor and
door with glazed panel above into
Entrance Hall with pine flooring and doors to
both living rooms.
Front Living Room 13' into bay x 9'10 (3.96m
x 3m) with recess in chimney breast with tiled hearth, fitted units
in recesses beside fireplace, radiator, detailed cornice and
ceiling rose, picture rail, pine flooring and double glazed bay
window.
Rear Living Room 12'11 x 12'3 (3.94m x
3.73m) with recess in chimney breast with
tiled hearth, radiator, coving, pine flooring and a pair of double
glazed french doors with matching window above opening to the
patio. A door leads on into
Inner Hall with pine flooring, coving and
stairs leading out with Cupboard beneath. A door from the
hall leads into
Dining Kitchen 23'3 x 7'8 (7.09m x 2.34m)
with inset ceiling lights and tiled flooring and
comprising:- Dining Area with radiator
and double glazed window overlooking the garden; and:-
Kitchen Area with extensive range of
fitments, surfaces with tiling above, inset bowl and a half sink
with waste disposal unit and double glazed window above,
Dishwasher, Hob, Canopy, Double Oven, Fridge and Freezer, base
cupboards and wall units, appliance space and radiator. The
room has integrated speakers, a further double glazed
window and matching style door to the garden.
UPSTAIRS
Front Bedroom 13' x 11'3 (3.96m x 3.43m) with
radiator, coving and double glazed window.
Middle Bedroom 12'3 x 9'10 (3.73m x
3m ) with radiator, coving and double glazed window giving
rear view.
Rear Bedroom 11'10 overall x 7'5 (3.61m x
2.26m) with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the
garden.
Bathroom 10'7 x 4'9 max (3.23m x 1.45m) with
bath with shower above, tiled walls and screen beside, basin, wc,
radiator, tiling, further towel rail style radiator, inset
lighting, integrated speaker, extractor and double glazed window.
Large Landing with radiator and coving on
ceiling. This has double glazed window and doors lead off to
the bathroom and all the bedrooms. A hatch gives access
to The Loft.
OUTSIDE
A gate and path on the right hand side also lead
to The Garden which is yet another
attraction, is neat and established and has patio areas beside and
beyond the house, lawn, well stocked beds and borders, and trees
including silver birch, rowan and two apples. The rear
section is set behind trellis work and includes a Large Timber
Garden Shed. There are facilities for external power and light and
garden tap.
TENURE: Understood to be
freehold.
SERVICES: Central heating and
double glazing as noted. Gas fired central heating unit in
cupboard in bedroom 3.
FIXTURES AND
FITTINGS: All items of fixtures and
fittings except those mentioned in these detailed sales particulars
are excluded from the sale. Some carpets and curtains may be
available by separate negotiation. Radio connected to bathroom
will remain.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and
fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working
order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain
verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the
Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the
Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer
is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown
in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned
within the sales particulars. They may however be available by
separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any
property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any
journey to see a property.
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Tax band B
178 sqm plot
