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" IN SOUGHT-AFTER CHOICE SETTING WITH FINE OPEN VIEWS OVER COTTERIDGE PARK UPDATED & ATTRACTIVELY PRESENTED EDWARDIAN TERRACE HOUSE WITH 3 GOOD BEDROOMS & 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM & DELIGHTFUL GARDEN

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IN SOUGHT-AFTER CHOICE SETTING WITH FINE OPEN VIEWS OVER COTTERIDGE PARK
UPDATED & ATTRACTIVELY PRESENTED EDWARDIAN TERRACE HOUSE
WITH 3 GOOD BEDROOMS & 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM & DELIGHTFUL GARDEN

198 FRANKLIN ROAD

BOURNVILLE, BIRMINGHAM

* OVERLOOKING COTTERIDGE PARK * HANDY COMMUTER TRAINS * CLOSE BVT BORDER *
* WELL PRESENTED * OUTER & INNER PORCHES * 28FT HALL * LIVING ROOM * SITTING ROOM * * BREAKFAST KITCHEN * 3 GOOD BEDROOMS * 1ST FLOOR BATHROOM *
* ESTABLISHED GARDEN * LANDSCAPED & PRIVATE *

Ref. LBP01214

Viewing:- By arrangement with Laing & Co. 433 4500 or 451 1331

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198 Franklin Road is an attractively presented Edwardian freehold terrace house which faces Cotteridge Park over which there are delightful views. Believed to date from around 1905, the house has been thoughtfully updated and there is a particularly well maintained and established private garden.

The house is in a popular and convenient setting within quarter of a mile of the border of Bournville Village Trust Estate. The area is well regarded for its schools, parks and other amenities. There is good access to surrounding areas and commuter rail services are available from stations at Bournville and Cotteridge. The house is set back from the road behind a neat garden and the building has a re-slated main roof. The size of the generous accommodation is not apparent from the front, on 2 floors it includes:-

Canopy Porch approach for shelter with upvc and double glazed door to Enclosed Porch with period style door with coloured and leaded glass panel opening to

Reception Hall approx 28' (8.53m ) in length, this has decorative plasterwork arch with corbels, radiator, stairs leading out with Cupboard beneath and doors to the breakfast kitchen and to the rear living room.

Front Living Room 14'2 into bay x 10'5 (4.32m x 3.18m ) with period style fireplace, radiator, detailed cornice, rose and double glazed bay window giving delightful views over Cotteridge Park. A full width opening connects this room with:-

Rear Living Room 13'4 x 10'4 (4.06m x 3.15m ) with radiator, cornice, rose and double glazed window giving view of the garden.

Breakfast Kitchen 18'9 x 8'4 (5.72m x 2.54m ) with tiled floor, comprising:- Breakfast Area with radiator and door to the garden. A double glazed window in the rear wall of the Kitchen Area gives views over the garden and beyond. Fitments include surfaces with tiling above, inset twin bowl sink, base cupboards and wall units and spaces for appliances. 2 further double glazed windows and gas fired central heating unit.

UPSTAIRS

Front Bedroom 15'10 x 12'3 (4.83m x 3.73m ) with radiator and double glazed window giving fine views over The Park.

Middle Bedroom 13'2 x 12'6 (4.01m x 3.81m ) with radiator, double glazed window giving rear view and quality range of fitted wardrobes/cupboards, to back of which measurement taken.

Rear Bedroom 15'10 max, 11'2 min x 8'3 (4.83m, 3.40m x 2.51m) with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bathroom 7'2 x 5'6 (2.18m x 1.68m) tiled to about half height, fitments include bath, basin, wc, radiator and double glazed window.

Landing with radiator and double glazed window at side, beside the stairs. Doors lead off to the bedrooms, the bathroom, the Airing Cupboard and large hatch with drop down ladder opens to The Large Loft which has boarding and lighting.

OUTSIDE

The Private Garden is another special attraction, is not overlooked from behind and there is an open rear aspect. Enthusiastically maintained and thoughtfully stocked, this has patio areas beside and beyond the house, neat lawn, borders with an excellent variety
of plants, trees and shrubs. In the rear section is a paved sun terrace and a gate and shared path between Nos. 198 and 196 also gives 'privacy' in the living rooms and results in the main bedrooms being 'wider'.

TENURE: Understood to be Freehold SERVICES: Central heating and double glazing as noted.

FIXTURES/FITTINGS: Items mentioned above included. Others excluded but various items available by separate agreement.

HOW TO GET THERE (B30 2HE) - If travelling through Bournville along Linden Road (A4040) from Selly Oak towards Cotteridge, after passing Cadburys on the left and Bournville Park on the right proceed past the junctions with Bournville Lane and Mary Vale and Beaumont Roads. Then turn left into Franklin Road where the house is along on the left hand side, overlooking Cotteridge Park on the right.
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