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Transaction history

Listing history

For Sale
Aug 3, 2016
£100,000

Property Description

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Our analysis

Welcome to 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 3 bed in the B67 5LH 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 89 internal square metres The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio - with a market valuation of £178,945 and a rental potential of £1,163 per month, , it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.

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Additional analysis

In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 3, 2016. It's possible the property has changed since then, but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.

"CASH OFFERS ONLY. Ideal investment opportunity. Edwardian terraced house in need of complete refurbishment and being situated in a popular and convenient residential location.

Vestibule, entrance hall, front sitting room, rear sitting room, understairs store cupboard, kitchen, lobby, shower room, three bedrooms. Gardens to front and rear. Garage in rear garden.

Edwardian terraced house in need of complete refurbishment and modernisation being situated in a popular and convenient residential location.  Within walking distance of Bearwood Shopping Centre, Lightwoods Infant & Junior School and Warley Woods providing recreational facilities, together with Warley Woods Golf Course.  Public transport services are also close by providing access into Birmingham, Oldbury, Harborne and other surrounding areas.

CASH OFFERS ONLY are being invited for the property as it is in need of complete refurbishment but offers an ideal investment opportunity.

Standing setback from the roadside behind a foregarden with wrought iron gate entrance and footpath leading to hardwood front entrance door in turn affording access to

VESTIBULE
Minton tiled floor, gas meter cupboard and hardwood glazed door to

ENTRANCE HALL
Dado rail and minton tiled floor.

FRONT SITTING ROOM - 14'11 into bay window x 11'0 (4.55m into bay window x 3.35m)
Central heating radiator, coving and bay window.

REAR SITTING ROOM - 11'0 x 11'0 (3.35m x 3.35m)
Fireplace surround, coving, central heating radiator and window to rear.

UNDERSTAIRS STORE CUPBOARD

KITCHEN - 10'10 x 8'3 (3.3m x 2.51m)
Stainless steel sink with double base unit, shelving, eye level wall cupboards and window to side.

LOBBY
Hardwood door to garden.

SHOWER ROOM - 6'9 x 6'8 (2.06m x 2.03m)
Floor mounted boiler, low flush WC and obscure glazed window to rear.

A staircase leads from the entrance hall to a first floor landing with obscure glazed window to side, central heating radiator, hatch to loft space and from which radiate:-

BEDROOM 1 (front) 14'4 x 12'9 (4.37m x 3.89m)
Picture rail, central heating radiator and window.

BEDROOM 2 (middle) 11'0 x 11'1 (3.35m x 3.38m)
Cast iron fireplace, central heating radiator and window to rear.

BEDROOM 3 (rear) 8'4 x 11'0 (2.54m x 3.35m)
Window.

AIRING CUPBOARD

EXTERNALLY
Foregarden to front with lawned area and being surrounded by privet hedgerow.

To the rear of the property is a garden in need of attention providing footpath, an abundance of mature shrubs, paved patio area, storage shed and garage accessed via Park Road.

CONDITIONS OF SALE
The property is available to CASH PURCHASERS ONLY.  All interested parties should ensure that they view the property and make their own enquiries before submitting an unconditional offer to Tom Giles & Co.,.  In conjunction with the Sellers, the property will be marketed for a 3-4 week period and then withdrawn.  All interested parties that have submitted offers during the marketing period will be requested to submit their best and final offer, together with evidence of funding by way of a SEALED BID.  The Sellers will open all sealed bids and a decision will be made to accept an offer at that time only.  The successful offer will be required to exchange contracts within 21 days of receipt of draft contract from the Sellers Solicitor with completion taking place no later than 7 days thereafter.  Any questions relating to the conditions of sale, please contact the Selling Agents.

TENURE
The agents are advised that the property is Freehold, although they have not checked the legal documents to verify this.  Confirmation should be obtained by reference to the title deeds.

SERVICES & APPARATUS
The agents have not tested any equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for purpose.  The buyer should obtain confirmation from their solicitor or surveyor.

Vacant possession on completion.

VIEWING
By arrangement with the Selling Agent.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Excluded from the sale unless referred to herein.

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."

Property Data

Data point Compared to road
Tax band B
155 sqm plot

Estimated running costs

Running cost(monthly) Cost Opportunity
Mortgage £814 Try Mortgage Tracker
Energy £1,874 Try Energy Switcher
Water £50 Water meter checkup
Broadband £30 Find better offers
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Schools and stations

Nearby Schools
Uplands Manor Primary School
0.2mi
Crocketts Community Primary School
0.4mi
Devonshire Junior Academy
0.4mi
Devonshire Infant Academy
0.4mi
Annie Lennard Primary School
0.5mi
Nearby Stations
Smethwick Rolfe Street Station
0.7mi
Smethwick Galton Bridge Station
1.0mi
Langley Green Station
1.2mi
The Hawthorns Station
1.4mi
Sandwell & Dudley Station
2.1mi

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Strengths and Opportunities

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Renovation improvements

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New Kitchen
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New Bathroom
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by £7,000
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New Windows
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Greener Home
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Cost improvements

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Strengths

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Strength: Freehold ownership
This property has the support and stability of full freehold ownership.
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Strength: Good price per square metres
The most similar local properties have a comparable price per square metre.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. How much is 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick worth?

    78 Abbey Road, Smethwick is now worth £178,945 according to our Mouseprice AVM.

    If you would like to book a free agent valuation for 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick - click click here to get a valuation with no strings attached.

  2. What is the rental value of 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick?

    The current rental valuation for this property is £1,163 per month, within a price range of £1,047 and £1,279.

  3. How many bedrooms does 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick have?

    This property has 3 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 3 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.

  4. What are the nearest schools and stations to 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick?

    Nearby schools in include Uplands Manor Primary School, Crocketts Community Primary School, Devonshire Junior Academy, Devonshire Infant Academy, Annie Lennard Primary School

    Nearby stations in include Smethwick Rolfe Street Station, Smethwick Galton Bridge Station, Langley Green Station, The Hawthorns Station, Sandwell & Dudley Station.

  5. What type of property is 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick

    This is a Terraced property. There are 15 other Terraced properties on ABBEY ROAD, and 15 in total.

  6. When was 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick built? How old is 78 Abbey Road, Smethwick?

    78 Abbey Road, Smethwick was was built between 1900-1929.

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