Welcome to 48 Lightwoods Hill, Smethwick, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 5 bed in the B67 5EB area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 206.86 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £450,450 and a rental potential of £2,928 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"A really substantial freehold semi-detached residence offering excellent family accommodation which is PVC double glazed and gas centrally heated and incorporating a number of original features, to include five double bedrooms, house bathroom, additional shower room, vestibule, through hall, dining room, lounge, 24ft fully fitted dining/kitchen, 25ft family room, downstairs W.C. and pleasant laid out gardens, together with off-street parking for at least two cars.
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious traditional house in a premier Bearwood location, enjoying comprehensive day-to-day amenities close at hand to include easy access to Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas. SYNOPSIS A really substantial freehold semi-detached residence which is delightfully situated in this sought after neighbourhood, directly overlooking Warley Woods to the front and Lightwoods Park at the rear, offering excellent family accommodation which is PVC double glazed and gas centrally heated and incorporating a number of original features, to include five double bedrooms, house bathroom, additional shower room, vestibule, through hall, dining room, lounge, 24ft fully fitted dining/kitchen, 25ft family room, downstairs W.C. and pleasant laid out gardens, together with off-street parking for at least two cars. LOCATION The property has its frontage to Lightwoods Hill, directly overlooking Warley Woods at its junction with Galton Road, adjacent to Lightwoods Park and just a few hundred yards from both the main Bearwood High Street and Hagley Road West, being some three miles or so from Birmingham city centre. PROPERTY STYLE Substantial three storey semi-detached private house of predominantly brick wall construction incorporating tiled canopy and single bay window, together with dormer window, to the front elevation and being surmounted with a slated roof. NEIGHBOURHOOD Lightwoods Hill comprises a variety of predominantly quality private housing. AMENITIES The property has exceptional day-to-day amenities close on hand to include comprehensive shopping facilities on the main Bearwood Road. Recreational amenities include Warley Woods with its 9 hole golf course, Lightwoods Park and Thimblemill Baths/Library, etc. Bus services, available in Hagley Road West and Bearwood Bus Station, provide access to Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas. Schools for all age groups within two miles. ACCOMMODATION The property stands back from the roadside behind a brick paved foregarden providing off-street parking for at least two cars, with side privet hedge. It comprises briefly: TILED CANOPY PORCH With lattice archway and security light. Traditional panelled Front Door with brass knocker, opening to: VESTIBULE Having quarry tiled floor, mat well and original cornicing. Part glazed inner door with brass furniture, opening to: THROUGH HALL With original cornicing, decorative ceiling roses, plaster capitols, picture rail, dado rail and decorative plaster wall plaques. Heating radiator and two wall light points. Under stairs storage cupboard. SEPARATE FITTED CLOAKROOM Being half tiled and having corner hand basin and low level W.C. Pine wall shelf. Approached from the Hall are the following: FRONT LOUNGE 14'6' X 14'8' (4.42m X 4.47m) Into PVC double glazed bay window. Having cast iron fireplace with feature archway and basket set in traditional surround with plaster decal and overmantel. Original cornicing, picture rail, centre rose and three moulded plaster wall plaques. SITTING ROOM 13'0' X 13'9' (3.96m X 4.19m) Having cast iron fireplace feature with ceramic tiled cheeks, overmantel and inset coal effect living flame gas fire. Coloured glass arched side window and PVC double glazed French doors opening to Garden. Fitted heating radiator. Original panelled door with brass handles and ceramic finger plate. Original cornicing, centre rose and picture rail. Part glazed door from Hall opening to: EXCELLENT & UNUSUALLY SPACIOUS DINING/KITCHEN 24'3' MAXIMUM X 9'9' (7.39m MA X IMUM X 2.97m) Having range of hand built solid oak units to include twin bowl stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer set in triple base cupboard and drawer unit, with adjoining marble effect work surface and single cupboard and drawer unit to match. 143 run rolltop work surface with cupboards and drawers beneath, insert four burner gas hob and adjoining tall larder unit. Room divider with cupboards and drawers beneath. Built in gas oven and grill with cupboards above and below, together with a range of high level wall cabinets to match to include three double cupboards and glazed display cabinet. Small additional high level cupboard and range of display shelving to two walls. Recessed book shelving in three tiers with glazed sliding doors and wine rack above. Further 90 run work surface with space beneath for dishwasher and automatic washing machine (plumbing installed), refrigerator and double base cupboard. Quarry tiled floor, tiled wall relief, ceiling fan/heater, four spot ceiling light fitting and two double glazed side windows, one with roller blind. Small pane door at rear opening to: FAMILY ROOM 25'6' X 9'8' (7.77m X 2.95m) Having two heating radiators, three double glazed windows with vertical blinds, two four spot halogen ceiling light fittings and dado rail. PVC panelled Exit Door to Garden. A Staircase leads from the Hall to the First Floor Landing having dado rail, heating radiator and smoke alarm. Approached from the Landing via original panelled doors are the following, Three Double Bedrooms: BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 18'0' X 12'0' (5.49m X 3.66m) Having two ceiling roses, heating radiator, dado rail and corniced ceiling. PVC double glazed windows wit sylvan outlook over Warley Woods. BEDROOM 2 (MIDDLE) 13'0' X 13'8' (3.96m X 4.17m) Having heating radiator, corniced ceiling and centre rose. Fully lined wardrobe unit comprising four individual clothes hanging cupboards with hanging rails and top shelving, two of which have under drawers and with downlighters above. Matching bedside drawer units. PVC double glazed windows overlooking rear garden and Lightwoods Park beyond. BEDROOM 3 (REAR) 11'3' MINIMUM X 9'10' (3.43m MINIMUM X 3.00m) Having heating radiator, built in shelved double storage cupboard and PVC double glazed window, again overlooking Lightwoods Park. Storage cupboard off housing Vokera Unica 32HE condensing boiler. WELL APPOINTED BATHROOM Having white suite comprising oversize shaped Airbath with side taps, pedestal hand basin with mixer and low level W.C. With mahogany seat/cover. Individual fully tiled shower compartment with double doors and detachable shower unit. Half tiled walls with dado rail, large wall mirror in arched recess, wood block flooring, corniced ceiling and heating radiator. Leaf pattern double glazed side window with tiled sill. Moulded plaster wall mural, grab rail to bath, cup holder, soap dish holder, toilet roll holder and towel ring. An additional Staircase leads to the Second Floor Landing having dado rail and natural lighting from double glazed Velux roof light. On the second floor there are Two Further Double Bedrooms as follows: BEDROOM 4 (FRONT) 10'10' MINIMUM X 18'0' (3.30m MINIMUM X 5.49m) Having double glazed dormer window overlooking Warley Woods. Five tiered recessed book shelving, three wall light points, heating radiator and original panelled door. BEDROOM 5 (REAR) 13'9' MAXIMUM X 12'0' (4.19m MA X IMUM X 3.66m) Having double glazed dormer window with roller blind and having views over Lightwoods Park. Heating radiator, four spot halogen ceiling light fitting and original panelled door. SHOWER ROOM Being half tiled with dado rail and having tiled shower compartment with foldaway door and detachable showerhead, together with vanity hand basin having mixer and cupboards beneath, low level W.C. Heating radiator, wall mirror and Velux double glazed roof light. Fitted towel rail, toilet roll holder and toothbrush/cup holder. OUTSIDE Extensive Creteprint concrete terracing to the side and rear with plant troughs, external lighting and leading to pleasant laid out garden with a variety of established shrubs and evergreens. Further large terrace at the far rear. Timber fence and hedge boundaries, cold water tap and side entrance with gate. TENURE We understand the property to be of Freehold tenure but we have not yet inspected the Title Deeds to confirm. SERVICES We understand that gas, electricity and water are connected and the property is drained to the mains sewer. VIEWING By appointment with Derek Spires Estate Agents, 602 Bearwood Road, Bearwood. Tel: 0121 420 4646. 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Sandwell Council House,
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