For Sale2 Bedroom End of terrace House in New Street, Castle Bromwich, B36£220,000

THE PROPERTY Tenure: FREEHOLD EPC Rating: D  **  Council Tax Band: C Introduction & Exterior This lovely character home on an old, no-through road in the original village of Castle Bromwich will prove extremely popular to First Time Buyers and those looking to downsize financially, whilst still owning a generous-sized property. The house is set back from New Street behind a two-car driveway, which is extra attractive to buyers on a street where parking is at a premium. The front door opens to the porch whereas a secure gate to the right of the house opens through to the slabbed side passage that leads to the garden. The garden begins with a long area of decking beside the kitchen and bathroom before stepping down to a private lawn with more slabbing and two wooden sheds. The boundaries are formed by brick wall and tall wooden fencing. Ground Floor Beginning from the front, the porch is perfect for guests to remove coats and shoes before continuing through a second door into the lounge. Originally this home will have comprised of two large rooms, each with a chimney for a fireplace / kitchen stove. However, the dividing wall has been removed to create a vast double reception room with glorious wooden flooring laid throughout. The rear chimney has been blocked whereas the front chimney has a beautiful, exposed brick arch with a multi-fuel (log) burner fireplace. This burner provides superb heat efficiency throughout the home during the winter months. The wooden staircase leading up to the first floor is located at the rear of the room. Beside the staircase is a doorway to the galley kitchen which is an extension from the original build, along with the family shower room beyond. The kitchen features a range of units mounted to the left and right walls with spaces for a range oven (overhead extractor in place), fridge freezer and washing machine (with plumbing). Integrated within the units is a freezer, slimline dishwasher, and a ceramic sink with drainer and mixer tap. A door to the front of the kitchen opens out to the decking. The family shower room includes a modern suite comprising of a walk in shower cubicle with electric shower and a combi-unit that features a wash basin, toilet, mirror with spotlights, and cabinets. First Floor The first floor features two large double bedrooms with a much needed first floor WC with wash basin positioned between them. All three rooms are accessed by doors from the landing. Above the landing is access to an impressive loft space with a pull-down ladder. The master bedroom is at the front of the house and spans the full width of the building having two windows at the front to maximise natural brightness. The rear bedroom is also a generous bedroom that has recess beyond the stairwell where the central heating combi-boiler is mounted to the wall. A window to the rear has a pleasant view over the rear garden. NB - ROOM SIZES ARE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. TRANSPORT LINKS Castle Bromwich Village is located five minutes south of Junction 5 of the M6 motorway, which is ideal for commuters travelling east towards Coventry and towards the M42 where there are links north toward Tamworth & Nottingham aswell as south towards Solihull and the M40 (London). There are many local cut-throughs to reach Birmingham City Centre, with the most obvious being the A47 which runs direct. The nearest train station to this home is Water Orton which lies on the Cross Country service to Birmingham New Street and also Cambridge and Stansted Airport. There is further good news for bus users as the property is a short walk from Chester Road where there are regular services to Birmingham City Centre, Solihull and Chelmsley Wood.  SCHOOLS & AMENITIES Parents will be delighted to learn that the nearest secondary school – Park Hall Academy – currently holds a Good (2) rating with Ofsted and is under a mile walk away from this home. Located much closer to this home (0.1 miles) is the St Mary & St Margarets Primary which holds the same Ofsted rating. This is correct as of April 2024. Although we have made every effort to research this information, parents are advised to check with the local authority before confirming catchment. The property is well located for shops and businesses with plenty available along the main Chester Road into Castle Bromwich, including a large Morrisons Supermarket. There are also plenty of public houses and social clubs within quick reach. Being within the City of Birmingham, a plethora of recreational activities and events are within excellent range. These include the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Genting Arena, National Indoor Arena, Museums and other major tourist attractions and sports stadia. For shopping and nightlife there is Birmingham City Centre with Bull Ring Shopping Centre, with further retail parks such as Fort Dunlop a short journey north. ROOM SIZES Ground Floor Lounge with Dining: 26’8 x 13’8 (into recesses) Kitchen: 13’0 x 8’1 Shower Room: 7’10 x 6’8 First Floor Bedroom One: 13’8 (into recesses) x 12’1 Bedroom Two: 11’2 x 10’7 (plus recesses) WC: 7’2 x 2’9 Disclaimer Whilst we make enquiries with the Seller to ensure the information provided is accurate, Yopa makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the statements contained in the particulars which should not be relied upon as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Seller. Your Conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate. Money Laundering Regulations Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Yopa, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £70 +VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.