Welcome to 28 Rathbone Road, Smethwick, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 3 bed in the B67 5JQ 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 113.24 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £184,600 and a rental potential of £1,200 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 deceptively spacious and most attractively presented traditional freehold villa residence offering meticulously maintained accommodation to include three bedrooms and fully tiled refitted bathroom to the first floor, plus through hall, inter-communicating lounge and separate dining room, and good size kitchen/breakfast room downstairs, having profusely stocked feature gardens..
Traditional style freehold terraced villa
Meticulously maintained and well presented spacious family accommodation
Gas centrally heated, double glazed and fully alarmed
Three bedrooms and fully tiled refitted bathroom
Inter-communicating lounge & separate dining room
Good size kitchen/breakfast room
Delightful mature gardens
Exceptionally popular and residential location
Comprehensive day-to-day amenities close at hand SYNOPSIS A deceptively spacious and most attractively presented traditional freehold villa residence offering meticulously maintained accommodation which is gas centrally heated, double glazed and fully alarmed to include three bedrooms and fully tiled refitted bathroom to the first floor, plus through hall, inter-communicating lounge and separate dining room, and good size kitchen/breakfast room downstairs, having profusely stocked feature gardens and located in an established and extremely popular residential neighbourhood within easy reach of Bearwood shopping centre and having the benefit of easy access to Birmingham city centre. LOCATION The property has its frontage to Rathbone Road, just off Abbey Hill in Bearwood, only a few hundred yards from Warley Woods, within easy reach of Bearwood High Street and just over three miles from Birmingham city centre. PROPERTY STYLE Traditional two storey terraced villa of substantial brick wall construction incorporating slate hung double bay windows to the part gabled front elevation, being surmounted with a re-slated roof. NEIGHBOURHOOD Established mainly private residential neighbourhood. AMENITIES Bus services pass along Norman Road and Abbey Road providing access to Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas. Recreational amenities include Warley Woods with its 9 hole golf course, Lightwoods Park and Thimblemill Baths/Library, etc. Schools for all age groups within two miles and comprehensive shopping facilities are to be found in Bearwood High Street to include banks, building societies, post office, supermarkets, etc. ACCOMMODATION The property stands back from the roadside behind an established laid out foregarden with a variety of mature shrubs, stone block front boundary wall surmounted with a privet hedge, ornamental wrought iron gateway and footpath approach. It comprises briefly: ORIGINAL ARCHED CANOPY PORCH Hardwood panelled Front Door with brass furniture and fan light, opening to: VESTIBULE Having minton tiled floor and corniced ceiling. Small pane inner door leading to: THROUGH HALL Having heating radiator, original corning, plaster archway and under stairs storage recess with shelving. A two flight Staircase leads from the Hall, naturally lit at Half Landing from a double glazed leaded light side window, and giving access to First Floor Landing having heating radiator, smoke alarm and hatch access to Loft Storage Space. Approached from the Landing are the following, Three Bedrooms: BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 11'9' MAXIMUM X 17'3' MAXIMUM (3.58m MA X IMUM X 5 Into double glazed bay window. Fitted heating radiator and picture rail. Excellent range of fitted bedroom furniture to three walls, all sapele lined, and comprising three double wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving to one wall, one wardrobe having external mirrors; double bedhead space with wardrobes to each side and high level storage compartments above, side drawers and display niches with glass shelving. Fitted dressing table with chest of drawers to each side and wall mirror. BEDROOM 2 (MIDDLE) 14'3' MAXIMUM X 12'9' (4.34m MA X IMUM X 3.89m) Having heating radiator, corniced ceiling, double glazed window and smoke alarm. BEDROOM 3 (REAR) 8'1' MAXIMUM X 9'7' (2.46m MA X IMUM X 2.92m) Having heating radiator and double glazed window. REFITTED FULLY TILED BATHROOM 6'8' X 6'0' (2.03m X 1.83m) . With white suite comprising panelled bath having grab rails, mixer with telephone attachment and separate Triton shower; pedestal hand basin and low level W.C. Fitted heating radiator, pine panelled ceiling, double glazed window and roller blind. GROUND FLOOR ATTRACTIVE INTER-COMMUNICATING LOUNGE AND SEPARATE DINING ROOM Comprising individually: FRONT LOUNGE 11'9' MAXIMUM X 14'11' (3.58m MA X IMUM X 4.55m) Into double glazed bay window with coloured transom lights. Fitted heating radiator and corniced ceiling. Marble fireplace feature with raised hearth and traditional surround with mouldings and fluted side columns incorporating living flame coal effect gas fire. Glazed sliding doors inter-communicating to: REAR DINING ROOM 11'9' MAXIMUM X 12'9' (3.58m MA X IMUM X 3.89m) Having marble fireplace with raised hearth, traditional fireplace surround with mouldings and fluted side columns. Original cornicing and centre rose. Fitted heating radiator. Double glazed French doors opening to Garden. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 9'6' MAXIMUM X 14'5' MAXIMUM (2.90m MA X IMUM X 4. Having single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer, double base cupboard under and natural wood effect work surfaces to each side incorporating single and half base units plus plumbing for automatic washing machine. Two further single base cupboards, small cupboard and single drawer unit, plus high level matching wall cupboards in five compartments. Ceramic tiled floor, tiled wall relief, pine panelled ceiling, heating radiator, double glazed side window with roller blind and part double glazed PVC Exit Door to Garden. OUTSIDE Covered party side entrance. Paved utility area leading to brick built store, W.C. and tool house. Delightful garden to the rear with a wealth of mature shrubs and evergreens, full width paved patio, central footpath with lawns to each side, a variety of mature flowering shrubs and evergreens, conifers, rockery, timber fence boundaries, external lighting and cold water tap, etc. NOTE There are TV points in all rooms except Bedroom no. 3 and telephone points to Bedrooms 1 and 2, and the Hall. 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. LOCAL AUTHORITY Sandwell M.B.C.,
Sandwell Council House,
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