Orchard Cottage, Balsall Common

ginger ORCHARD COTTAGE B A L S A L L

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welcome A rare opportunity to acquire this spacious, Edwardian 3 bedroom semi-detached property located on the edge of the village surrounded by countryside. Having planning permission to extend to four bedrooms*. The property is In need of some cosmetic upgrade offering the benefit of making this property your own.

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Three Bedroom Edwardian semi-detached home

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Planning permission for fourth bedroom extension*

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No upward chain

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Living room with feature fireplace

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Further reception room with open fireplace

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Traditional kitchen/breakfast

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Master bedroom with modern refitted en-suite bathroom

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Additional first floor shower room

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Garage and off-road parking

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Rear garden and patio

the details This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a character double-fronted home on the edge of Balsall Common. We are advised the property offers the benefit of planning permission granted in 2019 for a fourth bedroom extension over the existing garage*. The property is well-maintained although would benefit from some cosmetic modernisation affording an opportunity to make this home your own.

On the ground floor, the property offers a living room with feature period fireplace and bay window, further reception/dining room with fireplace and spacious traditional kitchen/breakfast enjoying garden views. Having the benefit of utility space off the kitchen area leading you out to the garden.

Moving upstairs, the Master bedroom set to the rear of the property having the benefit of recently fitted, modern-style en-suite.

Two further bedrooms with one bedroom having fitted wardrobes. Shower room.

The property is set upon a good sized plot benefiting from ample off-road parking to the front, ‘larger-than’ single sized garage and having a good sized secluded rear garden.

The property offers the benefit of no upward chain. The vendors request that only proceed-able buyers make appointments to view please.Viewings strictly through Ginger. *Please see paragraph on planning application.

porch Step in from the driveway. Wooden framed windows, tiled floors and internal door leading to family room.

family / dining room Step through from the porch into this superb, adaptable space. A spacious family room/dining room having feature working fireplace and stunning views of countryside via the bay window. Neutrally presented with ceiling beams and tall skirting board plus a handy storage cupboard to side of fireplace. This room also has the benefit of a radiator.

living room A gorgeous, neutrally presented living room offering the benefit of feature Victorian fireplace that we are advised can be easily reconfigured to be put back into working order. The bay window delivers a countryside view as well as adding further floor space. A snug, cosy space in-keeping with the property’s character. Radiator and telephone point.

kitchen / breakfast room We adore this ‘L’ shaped kitchen/breakfast room. This space delivers tradition and warmth offering a good range of solid wall and base units featuring an Armitage Shanks ‘Belfast-style’ sink enjoying dual aspect garden views. The kitchen has NEFF dishwasher, integral fridge and provision for range-style cooker. There is plenty of space for your breakfast/dining table making this a comfortable family space. Tiled flooring and ceiling lighting. Door leading out to garden and separate door to utility and stairs.

master bedroom The master bedroom is located to the rear of the home benefiting from twin windows delivering plenty of natural light and views of the garden. Fitted wardrobes and tall skirting boards adding character and storage space. Radiator and telephone point. The master bedroom benefits from recently refitted, modern-style en-suite bathroom.

ensuite Having been recently refitted to offer a clean, modern suite comprising bath with central period feature tap, Ideal Standard wash basin, and W.C. A large frosted double glazed window delivers plenty of light to start your day, shaver point, ceiling light and modern wall and floor tiling.

bedroom two Enjoying tall ceiling and skirting boards to add period character to this space and continue the theme of the home. Gorgeous views of open countryside via the double glazed window, storage cupboard, ceiling lighting and radiator.

bedroom three Located to the front of this home benefiting from double glazed window enjoying those stunning countryside views. What a lovely start to your day. A neutrally presented bedroom offering fitted wardrobes, ceiling light, radiator and period barn style door.

shower room The family shower room offers a neutral space with floor and wall tiling. enjoying corner shower with glass door and ‘Instinct’ chrome mixer shower. ‘Ideal Standard’ washbasin and W.C Flower design frosted window, radiator with airing cupboard storage.

garage Having been added to the property deliver good garage and storage space. Having pitched tiled roof, up and over vehicle access with rear personal door to rear garden. Plenty of storage space above, water tap and home to the Worcester boiler.

outside space The garden can be accessed via the kitchen or from the utility space. Having raised decking area, patio and lawn. A secluded garden with access around the side of the property to front driveway.

technical PLANNING FOR FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION: We are advised by the vendors and their agents that planning permission for a first floor extension over the garage has been granted in February 2019. Please see planning application PL/2018/03378/MINFHO with Solihull planning for more information.

We are advised this property is freehold, please seek confirmation from your legal representative. The property offers gas central heating and double glazing.

Ginger have not checked appliances nor have we seen sight of any building regulations or planning permissions. We are advised that planning permission has been granted on 6th February 2019 for a first floor bedroom extension over the existing garage. Please refer to Solihull Planning under application number PL/2018/03378/MINFHO.You should take guidance from your legal representative before purchasing any property.

Room sizes and property layout are presented in good faith as a guide only. Although we have taken every step to ensure the plans are as accurate as possible, you must rely on your own measurements or those of your surveyor. Not every room is accounted for when giving the total floor space. Dimensions are generally taken at the widest points.

Purchaser please note, due to law changes with anti-money laundering, estate agents are now obligated to carry out AML checks on purchasers.You will be required to provide information to assist with our checks.

All information we provide is in good faith and as a general guide to the property. Subjective comments in these descriptions imply the opinion of the selling agent at the time these details were prepared. However, the opinions of a purchaser may differ. Details have been verified by the sellers.

We are advised the council tax is payable to Solihull MBC. GDPR, in light of recent changes to data protection, we advise you that should you enquire about this property, view or request to be added to our mailing list we do store your contact details for the purpose of informing you of properties that we feel are suitable. Should you make an offer that is accepted, we do require ID information and financial information which we hold. The information is retained on our files for 5 years to meet our requirements for anti-money laundering purposes with HMRC.You are entitled to have your personal information removed from our records by contacting our agency at any time.

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