3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Connaught Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11

A traditional entrance hall provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation, with two separate reception rooms positioned towards the front and rear of the property. The high ceilings and large double-glazed windows to the front, rear and side aspects contribute to a light and airy feel throughout the ground floor.

The front reception room is a comfortable living space featuring a large bay window, which allows plenty of natural light into the room, together with a feature fireplace fitted with a coal effect gas fire and a decorative ceiling rose, adding character. Following complete rewiring of the property in 2010, the electrical consumer unit / fuse board and smart meter are fitted in the cupboard to the left of the fireplace.

The separate rear reception room provides a versatile additional reception space, with white, double glazed UPVC French doors opening directly onto the rear patio and garden. The room also features internal timber French doors opening onto the entrance hall, allowing natural light to pass through and creating an open connection between the two areas, the entrance hall and stairs. A coal effect room heater style gas fire is fited to the fireplace.

The kitchen is positioned towards the rear of the ground floor and is fitted with a range of wall and base units together with work surfaces. A separate utility area provides useful additional practical space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer and benefits from a further door providing access to the rear garden. The downstairs bathroom is also located on this floor and comprises a bath, wash basin and WC. The kitchen provides scope for modernisation and potential reconfiguration or sideways extension to suit a purchaser’s requirements, subject to obtaining the necessary planning approval / permission.

To the first floor are two bedrooms together with the family shower room. The front bedroom is the larger of the two and benefits from a large window providing good natural light, while the rear bedroom provides a further useful bedroom space. The first-floor shower room is fitted with a large shower tray, wash basin and WC.

The accommodation continues to the second floor, where the third bedroom occupies the entire accessible upper level. The room provides a generous and versatile space with sloping ceilings, exposed brickwork and scope for additional storage, together with a degree of separation from the remainder of the bedrooms.

The property also benefits from a dry cellar, accessed internally from the entrance hall. The cellar is currently used for storage and benefits from lighting, while also offering potential for future adaptation, subject to suitability and any necessary consents. The gas smart meter is installed in the cellar.

Outside, the property benefits from off-road parking to the front, via a drop-down kerb. To the rear, the enclosed garden extends from the property with a paved patio area, further patio space and steps leading to the lawned area. The garden provides a substantial outdoor space with scope for further landscaping and personalisation.

The property presents an opportunity for a purchaser to modernise and personalise the accommodation while retaining its existing character, period features and versatile three-floor layout.

Location

The property is conveniently positioned for a wide range of local amenities, recreational facilities and transport links. Brinton Park is approximately 300 yards away, providing a substantial area of green space close to the property, while Wyre Forest Leisure Centre is approximately 1.2 miles away.

The surrounding area also provides access to local walking routes, including the nearby Birmingham – Worcester canal, offering opportunities for scenic walking and recreation.

A variety of everyday shopping options are within easy reach, including a Tesco Express, Pharmacy and Fish & Chip shop approximately 0.3 miles away. Larger supermarkets including Asda, Aldi and Tesco are also within approximately 0.7–0.9 miles. Kidderminster town centre is approximately 1.2 miles away, providing a range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.

Primary and secondary schools are available within approximately 1.6 miles, while Kidderminster Hospital is approximately 0.7 miles away. Public transport is readily accessible, with a bus stop within approximately 250 yards, Kidderminster bus station approximately 1.2 miles away and Kidderminster railway station approximately 1.6 miles away.

For those travelling by road, the M5 motorway is approximately 11 miles distant.

Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold.
This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).
The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.
Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.
This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack.
The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.
The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.
Referral Arrangements
The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted.
Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Entrance Hall

Welcoming entrance hall with access to the principal ground-floor rooms, cellar and staircase to the upper floors. Open timber balusters add character.

Front Reception Room (3.9m x 3.89m)

Comfortable reception room featuring a large bay window and feature fireplace.

Rear Reception Room (3.89m x 3.76m)

Light and versatile reception room with French doors opening onto the rear patio and garden, together with internal timber French doors opening to the entrance hall.

Kitchen (3.18m x 2.03m)

Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces and space for appliances.

Utility Room (2.18m x 1.47m)

Separate utility area adjoining the kitchen, with space for appliances and access to the rear garden.

Downstairs Bathroom (2.34m x 2.18m)

Bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC.

Bedroom One (3.9m x 3.48m)

Spacious front-facing bedroom with a large window providing good natural light.

Bedroom Two (3.07m x 2.44m)

Rear-facing bedroom providing a useful second bedroom.

Family Shower Room (3.07m x 1.27m)

First-floor shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.

Bedroom Three (5.1m x 3.9m)

Generous third-floor bedroom occupying the entire upper level, with sloping ceilings and exposed brickwork.

Cellar (2.57m x 2.5m)

Dry cellar accessed internally from the entrance hall, currently providing useful storage space.

Outside Front

Off-road parking with space for one vehicle.