Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to The Old Post Office Alcester Road, Birmingham, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the B48 7HZ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £412,500 and a rental potential of £2,681 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
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 13, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"SPACIOUS FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE WITH SELF CONTAINED ONE BEDROOMED ANNEXE
PORCH * SNUG * CENTRAL DINING ROOM * OFFICE/ STUDY * BREAKFAST KITCHEN * REAR HALL * CLOAKS/ W.C. * LOUNGE * BEDROOM FOUR * THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS * BATHROOM * SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE WITH LOUNGE, KITCHEN, BEDROOM AND BATHROOM * SUBSTANTIAL OUTBUILDINGS/ STORES * EPC RATING G *
This unique detached cottage offers spacious and extended ground floor accommodation to include a self contained annexe, plus three first floor bedrooms and refitted bathroom to the original cottage area. The house is set within large mature gardens approached over a full width block paved driveway with in and out driveway with ledge and brace gates to both corners of the front boundary facing the Alcester Road
The property offers potential for a number of uses subject of course to local authority approvals. The ground floor annexe approached through a separate entrance door from the front offers potential for either investment income or for occupation for close relative or for utilising as part of the main living accommodation. The cottage which really must be inspected internally to appreciate the size of accommodation on offer briefly comprising:
GROUND FLOOR
ENCLOSED PORCH
With side windows and panelled timber door leading through to:
SNUG (front) 14'4 x 11'9 (4.37m x 3.58m)
With two wall light points, double glazed window to front, electric storage radiator, beamed ceiling attractive old deep brick inglenook fireplace.
Door from rear leads to:
CENTRAL DINING HALL 12'2 x 11'4 ( 3.71m x 3.45m)
With beamed ceiling, electric storage radiator, two wall lights point and staircase off.
STUDY/ BEDROOM FOUR (side) 12'0 x 7'0 (3.66m x 2.13m)
With double glazed window to side.
OFFICE/ FAMILY ROOM (front) 11'0 x 8'0 ( 3.35m x 2.44m)
With plaque rail, double glazed window to front and door leading off to annexe.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN (rear) 19'10 x 9'0 (6.05m x 2.74m)
With two double glazed windows overlooking the rear. Fitted in a range of matching units briefly comprising inset single drainer with mixer tap with adjoining base units and work surfaces to either side incorporating integrated washing machine/ dryer, fridge and freezer plus dishwasher and electric 'Range Master' cooker which is included within the purchase price. A central island unit provides additional work surface area with a breakfast bar. The kitchen having again an attractive beamed ceiling plus a feature wood burning cast iron stove with timber beam over and UPVC replacement door to side leading to utility.
REAR LOBBY/ HALLWAY 9'9 x 4'6 (2.97m x 1.37m)
With UPVC double glazed window and door facing and leading into the garden.
FITTED SHOWER ROOM
With shower cubicle, low flush WC, washbasin with cupboard under and wall light.
ATTRACTIVE LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM (rear) 20'8 x 13'0 average (6.3m x 3.96m average)
With feature multi fuel burner fitted in a feature brick chimney breast with arched recess to side, part laminate floor finish and part carpeting, electric storage radiator and UPVC double glazed doors leading to the rear terrace.
A door leads off to a narrow staircase which leads to:
SMALL HOBBY ROOM/ DEN 14'0 x 5'2 minimum
(with restricted height) 10'9 maximum (4.27m x 1.57m minimum
(with restricted height) 3.28m maximum )
(Located within the roof space) With double glazed side window and two exposed old timber purlins.
FIRST FLOOR
CENTRAL LANDING (approached from the staircase from the central dining hall)
With beamed ceiling plus old ledge and brace doors to the three bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE (front) 11'9 x 11'4 (3.58m x 3.45m)
With double glazed window to front.
BEDROOM TWO (rear) 11'3 x 9'0 (3.43m x 2.74m)
With double glazed windows to side and rear.
BEDROOM THREE (front) 11'0 x 8'0 (3.35m x 2.44m)
With double glazed window.
SPACIOUS BATHROOM
With panelling up to dado height and feature freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment, shaped pedestal washbasin, high flush character style W.C., double glazed side window and Tank Cupboard off.
SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE
This is approached both from an entrance door from the front driveway but also from the front family room/ office. This accommodation which would be ideal for an elderly relative or possibly subletting as an investment briefly comprising:
SPACIOUS LOUNGE/ DINING ROOM 16'11 x 13'9 (5.16m x 4.19m)
Approached from the main door to the front driveway with double glazed bow window to front elevation and beamed ceiling above. Door leads off to:
INNER HALLWAY
With door off to:
DOUBLE BEDROOM 10'0 x 9'8 (3.05m x 2.95m)
With double glazed bow window to front.
FITTED KITCHEN (rear) 12'0 x 6'9 (3.66m x 2.06m)
Approached from the lounge of the annexe with single drainer sink and base units plus wall cupboards over. Door leads through to:
FITTED BATHROOM
With white suite comprising panelled bath, low flush W.C. and pedestal washbasin.
OUTSIDE
WIDE BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY within old access gates
UTILITY AREA 12'5 x 8'10 (3.78m x 2.69m)
Approached from the kitchen with stable style door leading to the garden, fitted sink unit and base units to side. Further stable door leading to:
USEFUL SIDE STOREROOM 9'10 x 8'3 (3m x 2.51m)
With power points and further door leading through to side LOG STORE, with door to front drive.
SIDE STOREROOM
Approached from door off the driveway (previously utilised as a reception area for previous business use) with doors from the rear leading into a further useful side store area, with door leading off to:
ENCLOSED COURTYARD AREA
With potential gated access to the front driveway for off road secure parking and/or garaging.
LARGE USEFUL BRICK AND TILE OUTBUILDING
Potentially suitable for a number of uses subject to local authority approvals.
LARGE ENCLOSED CENTRAL COURTYARD AREA
With covered areas to the side and gated access leading to the main lawned area to the rear of the property where a part covered area is located plus an old block work detached outbuilding at the very end of the site.
ATTRACTIVE MATURE LAWNED GARDEN
With a number of lawned and terraced areas
GENERAL
TENURE
We are advised the cottage and site is Freehold although this is subject to verification.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All items as noted in our sales particulars are included within the purchase price. All other items are specifically excluded.
ROUTE TO THE PROPERTY
The property will be found just south of the main Junction 3 of the M42 motorway approximately 11 miles south of Birmingham City centre and between Beoley and Earlswood. Wythall is approximately 3 miles to the north. The house will be found with our 'For Sale' board.
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