Barn Close, Cradley Heath

A stunning, well appointed, and extended semi-detached home in a popular location. Well placed for good local schools, shops and amenities, and transport links. Having been refurbished to a high standard, the property is ideal for families with flexible accommodation.

The layout in briefly comprises of entrance porch, hallway, recently decorated lounge with feature media wall and fireplace, superb breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances, sliding patio doors out to rear, access to the utility, study/bedroom four. Heading upstairs is a good sized landing, two good sized double bedrooms, generous third bedroom and re-fitted bathroom. Externally is a off road parking for two vehicles. At the rear of the property is a pleasant rear garden which has been landscaped to provide multiple seating areas to take advantage of the sun. Further benefitting from being near to Haden Hill Park and Corngreaves Nature reserve. AF 30/4/24 V1 EPC=C

Location - Cradley Heath lies to the North of Halesowen and falls within the boundaries of Sandwell Borough Council. As the name suggests it was originally Heathland between Cradley, Netherton and Old Hill. During the early 19th century a number of cottages were built encroaching onto the heath along the banks of the River Stour, mainly occupied by home industries such as nail making. During the industrial revolution Cradley Heath developed and became famous not only for nails but was once known as the world centre of chain making. It was the birthplace for the Black Country Bugle and is thought to be the historic home of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. In fact you would be hard pushed to find anywhere more Black Country than Cradley Heath. Cradley Heath is great place for first time buyers on a limited budget and offers some fantastic opportunity for starter homes. It also retains some of the finest examples of grander Victorian Homes in street such as Sydney Road, which has been used by the BBC for filming Peaky Blinders.

Cradley Heath retains a very traditional High Street with not one but two market halls with a large Tesco in the centre. It has its own Train Station which provides links to Birmingham and to Worcester, alongside a bus interchange just outside to station. It is only a few minutes’ drive from the large Merry Hill shopping centre. Close by is Haden Hill Park, a historical Victorian landscape with a Victorian Mansion and Tudor Hall. The landscape offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The park is a popular venue for historical local events and environmental activities. It has children’s play areas, bowling greens, ornamental lakes and formal garden areas. It is also said that the hall is haunted.

Approach - Via block driveway offering parking for two vehicles, slabbed front garden with steps leading to porch.

Porch - Double glazed door and double glazed inserts, tiled flooring and double glazed window.

Entrance Hall - Double glazed window to front porch, composite front door, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, stairs to first floor accommodation, vinyl flooring.

Lounge - 3.9 x 3.7 (12'9" x 12'1" ) - Large double glazed windows to rear, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, media wall with space for t.v. shelves to either side and currently housing electric fire, two wall light points, decorative coving.

Kitchen - 5.8 max x 4.9 (19'0" max x 16'0") - Open plan and dual aspect, double glazed windows to front, patio door to rear, ceiling spotlights, central heating radiator, range of wall and base units with marble effect work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, dishwasher, five ring gas burner, built in microwave oven, oven, access to laundry area, storage cupboard beneath stairs and houses central heating boiler.

Laundry Area - Extractor fan, work surfaces, ceiling light point, space for washer and dryer, tiled flooring.

Study - 3.4 x 2.2 (11'1" x 7'2" ) - Accessed from the kitchen, window to rear, decorative coving, ceiling light point, central heating radiator.

First Floor Landing - Double glazed window to front, ceiling light point, loft access hatch.

Bedroom One - 3.8 x 3.2 (12'5" x 10'5" ) - Double glazed window to rear, central heating radiator, ceiling light point with fan.

Bedroom Two - 3.7 x 3.0 (12'1" x 9'10") - Double glazed window to rear, ceiling light point, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.4 max 2.4 (7'10" max 7'10" ) - Double glazed window to front, ceiling light point, central heating radiator, stair bulk head which is ideal for additional storage.

Bathroom - Double glazed window to side, ceiling light point, tiled walls and floor, jacuzzi bath with separate shower, wash hand basin with cabinet beneath, low level w.c., heated towel radiator.

Rear Garden - Decked seating area, lawn area with mature borders central paved footpath leading to raised paved second seating area also housing a large shed.

Tenure - References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller. We are advised that the property is freehold. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor.

Council Tax Banding - Tax Band is B

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