7 bedroom house for sale

DESCRIPTION

The OPA are pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a remarkable family home boasting 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, two spacious reception rooms, office, kitchen diner, utility, basement and driveway.

Originally built in 1884 this house has had a colourful history being originally used as a secret meeting place for The Freemasons, home to the Lancaster sisters, who owned most of the surrounding land in the area for some time, before sectioning the land off in plots for sale. Over the years it has been split into 5 flats, then a children’s home and at the time of purchase in 2001 it was a fully compliant HMO with internal emergency lighting and fire sirens. It was then lovingly converted back into a family home between 2001 -2006.

ACCOMMODATION

On approaching the property, you are greeted by a large front aspect (3 car spaces), double dropped curb, built up rendered walls with coping stones, an exotic mature planted area and also a dark cobble printed driveway.

The original side entrance has been built up to provide an office.  There are steps up to the front entrance with a separate walkway past the huge bay windows to the office, which has an external water and electrical outlet.

On accessing the porched entrance via the double doors and through the large mahogany second door, you enter into a beautiful large hallway with 3m high coved ceilings and real ivory limestone floor. This limestone continues through the hallway, into the cloak room, kitchen and utility room.

The original staircase is directly ahead, which goes up three floors and down to the wine cellar.

To the left is a huge reception room, with access to the office to an arched hallway that leads to the cloak room and kitchen.

The kitchen affords a huge granite island, with built in sink and 4 built induction hobs. The work surfaces either side of a circa 1930 restored Aga, match the granite island. Intergrated fridge/freezer and oven /grill are housed in a bank of units, hand painted  in Farrow and Ball light stone.

There are 3 folding doors that open out at the back of the kitchen, leading to a decked and lawned area and mature gardens. The impressively large garage can be seen from here and resembles a chapel with its 3m high arched mahogany doors.

The ceiling height continues throughout the ground floor excluding the office and cellar.

The second reception room is accessible via the large hallway and the kitchen, making this very handsome communal space.

Set over four floors, the layout features a spacious kitchen, along with two generous and inviting reception rooms, an office, and a utility room on the ground floor. The two expansive reception rooms provide ample space for entertaining and enjoying quality family time. You'll find three spacious en-suite bedrooms with closets on the first floor, and three en-suite bedrooms and a study room on the second floor to accommodate your family’s needs.

The enchanting rear garden has been landscaped with an arched stairway, leading to the top tier in sympathy to the original splendour of the house and is perfect for hosting barbecues and outdoor gatherings. This is an opportunity you won't want to overlook!

Bedroom 1

Large double room, ensuite with bath & shower and 2 windows, built in wardrobe and patio doors out to a balcony (not in use at present)

Bedroom 2

Large double room with ensuite and walk in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3

Large double room, front facing and the shape mirrors that of reception room 1 with a large bay window, ensuite shower room with window and walk in wardrobe.

A long hallway separates these rooms, then up the second flight of stairs to top floor which has the remaining 4 bedrooms:

Bedroom 4

Large double bedroom, this has a circular window overlooking the rear gardens with vaulted ceilings, ensuite with bath, shower, wc & sink.

The central heating boiler is located on the second floor, there is also a storage cupboard and staggered hallway which then leads to further bedrooms.

Bedroom 5

Large double bedroom, this has a partly vaulted ceiling, ensuite with shower, wc & sink.

Bedroom 6

Large double bedroom, small side closet through to main room. this room is front facing affording the hexagon shaped window, vaulted ceiling, large ensuite with shower, wc & sink.

Bedroom 7

Small double bedroom, no ensuite. this is the proposed kitchen.

Attic/Storage

There is access to the attic via a ladder, access to the flat roof is via the attic.

LOCATION

Located north of Handsworth in the triangle between Handsworth Golf Club, Perry Hall Park and Handsworth. It is conveniently situated for Hamstead train station, the M5 and M6 motorways and Birmingham City Centre, all found within about 3 miles.

Situated in a desirable residential area in Handsworth on Handsworth Wood Road, this property offers unparalleled access to a variety of hot food takeaways, restaurants, and shops and amenities. You'll also enjoy the convenience of nearby public transportation, local amenities, schools, and shops.

TENURE

The property is freehold and sold with vacant possession.

VIEWINGS

Please contact OPA for viewings.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

The OPA have taken reasonable precautions and exercised all reasonable due diligence by asking the Seller of the Property to provide us in writing a declaration of material information regarding a property to comply with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. However, certain information may be unavailable and/unknown. Any buyer must carry out their own due diligence and rely on their own searches investigations and enquiries in respect of all matters relating to their proposed purchase of this property, to enable them to make an informed transactional decision before proceeding to entering in to the exclusivity agreement on this property

COUNCIL TAX BAND

Band – E

EPC

-

Material / Construction

Standard construction - Semi-detached 

UTILITIES

Mains elec, gas, water, Sewage

HEATING

Gas central heating

BROADBAND

Ask agent

PARKING

Driveway

ANY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, ANY EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES, WAYLEAVES, ANY PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY ACROSS PROPERTY OR BOUNDARIES

Refer to property pack

ANY FLOODING IN LAST 5 YEARS

Not known.

IS THE PROPERTY LISTED?

NO

CONFIRM EXISTENCE & NATURE OF ANY KNOWN PLANNING OR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT

PROERTY ACCESSIBILITY – ANY STEP FREE ACCESS INC RAMPS/ LIFTS?

NO

ANY WET ROOM/ LEVEL ACCESS SHOWER

NO

IS THE PROPERTY KNOWN TO BE ON A COALFIELD/ MINING OR DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY EFFECT OF OTHER MINING ACTIVITY

NO

LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES ONLY (LEASE LENGTH)

N/A

LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES ONLY (GROUND RENT)

N/A

LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES ONLY (SERVICE CHARGE)

N/A

ANY OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION – INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT THE AVERAGE CONSUMER’S DECISION MAKING

Refer to pack.

AGENT NOTES

Draft details, awaiting vendor approval.

BUYERS FEE

Buyer's Fee of 2% of The Purchase Price, subject to Minimum Fee £3999 (whichever greater). All fees inclusive of VAT. T&Cs apply.

Please request information pack, Buyer’s Guide & FAQs.

You will be required to enter into an “Exclusivity Agreement” with the Seller, granting you the Buyer the Exclusive right to purchase the property within the exclusivity period.

Please note the Buyer’s Fee is a non-refundable unconditional Exclusivity Fee in addition to the purchase price payable to the Agent upon offer acceptance.

The fee is not subject to a cooling off period and is non-refundable save in accordance with the terms stated in the exclusivity agreement

Upon offer acceptance you will not be required to exchange contracts, but will be granted an “exclusivity period” in order to exchange and complete on the transaction. This timescale will generally be 8 weeks, but will be specified in the Exclusivity agreement. (Please note we may be able to negotiate the timeframe, so please discuss with your OPA representative).

This is a flexible and buyer friendly method of purchase. By signing the Exclusivity Agreement and paying the Buyer’s Fee, this secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.

By paying your fee, that amount may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty land tax liability.

The OPA’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity Package” – this is a legally binding agreement between you are the seller. When the offer is accepted, the buyer pays the Exclusivity Fee to the Agent and enters into an “Exclusivity agreement with the Seller”, granting the buyer an exclusivity period, which is usually upto 8 weeks to complete on the purchase of the property. During the exclusivity period, the buyer has the exclusive right to purchase the property, no other offers can be accepted and during this period buyer must complete the sale transaction. If the buyer fails to complete in this period, the fee is non-refundable.

This property is being offered under The OPA’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity Package”

This is an innovative secure and straightforward way to purchase this property.

Here are the benefits for you:

• Secure your dream property straight away

• Similar to a “normal” or “conventional” sale with a few measures to protect the buyer and the seller

• No competitive bidding

• No risk of being gazumped

• Minimises risk of fall throughs

Secure It Now Exclusivity Package - How does it work?

You can now secure the purchase with a buyer’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity Agreement. By entering into the exclusivity agreement and paying the Exclusivity Fee, this buys:

• A legally binding contract granting the buyer exclusive rights to purchase the property within a given timeframe (usually 56 days / 8 weeks, however please confirm seller’s required timescale)

• Paying the Exclusivity Fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market as soon as the sale is agreed and reserves it exclusively for you.

• This prevents the risk of gazumping

• helps you avoid losing money and wasting time which most buyers like you may face with the traditional estate agent's approach.

• You get a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 8 weeks) to complete, safe in the knowledge that you will not be gazumped or outbid by another buyer.

Step 1 - Register your interest

Step 2 - Sort out your finances / Carry out your due diligence/ Ask questions/ Get legal/ financial advice if required. Request & review the property pack. You are advised to get legal advice prior to offering on the property.

Step 3 - Arrange a viewing (If you require a viewing. If you do not require a viewing and offer without a viewing, you are doing so at your own risk)

Step 4 - Make an offer

Step 5 - Secure your purchase using our buy and Secure It Now Exclusivity package

Step 6 - Exchange and completion

Next Steps – Do Not Miss Out -

IMPORTANT NOTES

Buyers should carry out their own due diligence/ investigations and if required seek independent legal/ financial advice.

The Exclusivity fee is a non-refundable fee and unless otherwise stated and agreed in the special conditions of the Exclusivity Agreement, this is unconditional, not subject to survey or valuation , lending or anything else. The fee is not subject to a cooling off period and is non-refundable save in accordance with the terms stated in the exclusivity agreement

Buyers should carry out their own due diligence/ investigations and if required seek independent legal/ financial advice prior to entering the exclusivity agreement.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; 6: No persons in the employment of The OPA has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. No services, fixtures, fittings or appliances, including central heating, have been tested by the Agent at the time of printing. All references to parts of the fabric, material, decoration, external or internal features or grounds of the property are made without any warranty as to their conditions or effectiveness. Where definite checks have been made, such results will be made clear at the appropriate place in the particulars of sale. Every effort has been made by the Agents to obtain accurate information from the correct sources. However, intending purchasers and other readers are asked to make their own arrangements regarding verification of any statements expressed in these particulars of sale.

Any reference to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: The OPA for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not amount to, nor amount to any part of, an offer or contract. (2) None of the statements contained in these particulars should be relied on as statements or representations of fact, therefore all prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.