Listed for £650,000
August 8, 2024
Sold for £199,500
1997
A spacious 5 bedroom detached family home set on the popular Grange estate in the heart of Balsall Common. Convenient to shops, schools, parks, walks and commuter links. In need of some modernisation, yet a great opportunity to make this generous family home your own. Sold with benefit of no upward chain.
PROPERTY IN BRIEF
Ginger are delighted to offer this spacious five bedroom detached family home located in the popular 'Grange' development. Located conveniently in the centre of Balsall Common having access via Dengate Drive and Greenfield Avenue to take you to both sides of the village, convenient to the village centre, local schools, parks and excellent transport links.
The property does need some cosmetic improvement but offers a great opportunity to put your own stamp on this home.
This family home, delivers an abundance of living space, on the ground floor are a welcoming hall, spacious living room with bay window, French doors leading into the rear dining room, with access into a generous conservatory. There’s a further reception room which is flexible in its use, downstairs toilet, and a spacious breakfast kitchen with the benefit of a separate utility.
Upstairs there are five double sized bedrooms, all of which have fitted wardrobes, the principle bedroom having en-suite shower room, and a bathroom providing a bath and separate single sized shower.
Outside, the property delivers a generous driveway with parking for multiple family cars, and a fore-garden that wraps around the side of the property.
The rear garden benefits from a south-west facing aspect, is quite private, having generous patio and lawn.
This property is a probate sale, our client is the lawyer acting as executor, and is sold with the benefit of no upward chain.
APPROACH
The property is located on Greenfield Avenue, where the road winds its way around to reach both sides of the village which is super convenient depending the direction of your travel. This property boasts a generous driveway to the front, which provides parking for multiple family cars as well as having a fore-garden that wraps around the side of the property, as well as having access into the garden through the side gate. There is also double vehicle access doors into the garage.
LIVING SPACES
First of all, there is a handy porch area which is perfect for kicking off shoes, having a UPVC partial glazed door and window to the front, and a further wooden and glazed door leading into the hallway.
The hallway is a super-size, and the moment you step in, you will appreciate the depth and space that this family home delivers. The hallway gives access to the three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, and downstairs cloakroom as well as an internal door into the double garage.
The family home benefits from a downstairs cloakroom which has toilet, wash basin and ladder radiator.
The main living room is lovely and bright, and a size perfect for a large family. Boasting a feature bay window looking into the front garden, feature fireplace and French doors that open into the dining room which is perfect for large family gatherings, particularly Christmas time or when socialising.
The rear dining room has access to the living room through French doors, as well as a sliding patio door into the additional benefit of a large conservatory. The dining room is a good size.
The conservatory is a great addition to the home, providing plenty of space to relax while taking in the garden view or particularly entertaining friends over coffee. The conservatory doors open out to the garden.
In addition to these reception rooms, there is a further third space. This is an adaptable room, some people use this as a kids sitting/play area, perhaps a separate formal dining space, or should you work from home or need a gym, then this flexible room can really accommodate for multi purposes.
The breakfast kitchen is a good size, providing a generous compliment of wall and base units, currently having an integrated double oven, a five-ring Siemens gas hob, a 1 and a half sink and drainer, integral dishwasher, and built-in fridge/freezer. There is space within this room for a breakfast table, enjoying the view out to the rear garden.
The utility room is located off the kitchen, has the benefit of a sink and drainer with some good under counter space for your white goods, as well as being home to the Ideal Classic boiler. There’s a door giving access out to the side passageway, which reaches the driveway and the rear garden.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOM
The upstairs accommodation is certainly spacious, the landing works extremely well for the family particularly with the busy morning rush-hour. There are five double sized bedrooms, all of which have fitted wardrobes.
The landing is super spacious and gives access to all five bedrooms, family bathroom, airing cupboard and additional storage cupboard.
The principal bedroom is set to the front of the house providing generous floor space, the advantage of a good compliment of fitted wardrobes, a view into the peaceful development, and an en-suite with single shower.
The second bedroom is located at the rear of the house looking into the garden, also having the benefit of a good supply of fitted wardrobes, central heating and a large double glazed window.
The third bedroom also enjoys the benefit of a garden view, being neutrally presented with fitted wardrobes, double glazed window and central heating.
Bedroom Four is a great size for the younger members of the family to have space for a bed and homework desk. This bedroom benefits from a triple-sized wardrobe.
Bedroom number five although the smallest of the house, is still a good size, and would also fit a double bed if required. Set to the front of the house enjoying the view into the development, and also having the benefit of a triple fitted wardrobe.
The family bathroom offers both a bath and a separate single sized shower being mains-fed, as well as a pedestal wash basin, and WC. There is a handy tiled shelf for toiletries, central heating radiator, frosty double glazed window and shaver point.
OUTSIDE SPACE
Having already mentioned the generous front driveway, the property also enjoys a peaceful and generous sized rear garden. Having access from the utility room, as well as the French doors leading out from the conservatory onto a patio which is a great space for your outdoor dining furniture and sun loungers. In addition to the patio, there is a nice sized lawn with plenty of borders, giving somewhere great for the kids and dog to play. The garden has an outside tap, power and access to the driveway.
USEFUL INFORMATION
We are advised this property is Freehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative.
We are advised the council tax band G is payable to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
EPC- The full EPC report can be obtained from the agent upon request.
Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property. Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.
All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. The sellers have verified the property listing.
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