Property description

AN EDWARDIAN GEM ON THE KINGS HEATH BORDER Larger than Usual Beautifully Presented End Terrace House with 3 Good Bedrooms and Upstairs Bathroom EP rating D

Canopy Porch, Enclosed Porch, Entrance Hall, Living Room, Sitting Room, Inner Hall, 23ft Dining Kitchen, Intergrated Appliances, 3 Bedrooms, 3rd 11ft x 7ft, Upstairs Bathroom and Established Garden

HOW TO GET THERE (B30 3AA):  If proceeding south, away from the City Centre, along Pershore Road (A441) after passing through the shopping centre of Stirchley take the left turn into Fordhouse Lane towards Kings Heath.  Proceed along Fordhouse Lane and after passing the right turn to Barn Close the house is along on the left hand side.

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285 Fordhouse Lane is a an undeniably appealing and exceptionally well presented larger than usual traditional freehold late Victorian / early Edwardian end of terrace house. Extensively refurbished in recent years by the present owners, the impressive building has 3 bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom and a 23ft dining kitchen overlooking the garden. 

The area is well served by parks and within quarter of a mile there is access to The Rea Valley Cycle Route and the canal system.  Bus services to Kings Heath and other centres and along Pershore Road are on hand giving access to the shopping facilities which are available within a radius of a mile or 2.

The building is set well back from the road behind a deep pavement which is used for parking.  The generous accommodation is on 2 floors and comprises:-   

Canopy Porch approach for shelter and hardwood style front door with double glazed window above opening into

Enclosed Porch with minton tiled floor and door with glazed panel above into

Entrance Hall with pine flooring and doors to both living rooms.

Front Living Room 13' into bay x 9'10 (3.96m x 3m) with recess in chimney breast with tiled hearth, fitted units in recesses beside fireplace, radiator, detailed cornice and ceiling rose, picture rail, pine flooring and double glazed bay window.

Rear Living Room 12'11 x 12'3 (3.94m x 3.73m) with recess in chimney breast with tiled hearth, radiator, coving, pine flooring and a pair of double glazed french doors with matching window above opening to the patio.  A door leads on into

Inner Hall with pine flooring, coving and stairs leading out with Cupboard beneath.  A door from the hall leads into

Dining Kitchen 23'3 x 7'8 (7.09m x 2.34m) with inset ceiling lights and tiled flooring and comprising:- Dining Area with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the garden; and:- 

Kitchen Area with extensive range of fitments, surfaces with tiling above, inset bowl and a half sink with waste disposal unit and double glazed window above, Dishwasher, Hob, Canopy, Double Oven, Fridge and Freezer, base cupboards and wall units, appliance space and radiator. The room has integrated speakers, a further double glazed window and matching style door to the garden.

UPSTAIRS

Front Bedroom 13' x 11'3 (3.96m x 3.43m) with radiator, coving and double glazed window.

Middle Bedroom 12'3 x 9'10  (3.73m x 3m ) with radiator, coving and double glazed window giving rear view.

Rear Bedroom 11'10 overall x 7'5 (3.61m x 2.26m) with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the garden.

Bathroom 10'7 x 4'9 max (3.23m x 1.45m) with bath with shower above, tiled walls and screen beside, basin, wc, radiator, tiling, further towel rail style radiator, inset lighting, integrated speaker, extractor and double glazed window.  

Large Landing with radiator and coving on ceiling.  This has double glazed window and doors lead off to the bathroom and all the bedrooms.  A hatch gives access to The Loft.  

OUTSIDE

A gate and path on the right hand side also lead to The Garden which is yet another attraction, is neat and established and has patio areas beside and beyond the house, lawn, well stocked beds and borders, and trees including silver birch, rowan and two apples.  The rear section is set behind trellis work and includes a Large Timber Garden Shed. There are facilities for external power and light and garden tap. 

TENURE: Understood to be freehold.

SERVICES:  Central heating and double glazing as noted.  Gas fired central heating unit in cupboard in bedroom 3.   

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS:  All items of fixtures and fittings except those mentioned in these detailed sales particulars are excluded from the sale. Some carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation. Radio connected to bathroom will remain.

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