Hillside Drive, Kingshurst, Birmingham

Beautifully presented family home offering versatile living space, a self-contained annexe and an attractive garden, perfectly positioned in Kingshurst.

35 Hillside Drive is an impressive family home combining style, practicality and flexibility. The ground floor offers an inviting hallway, home office, utility with cloakroom and a modern galley kitchen opening to a bright dining area. The living room with log burner provides a welcoming focal point. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the second bedroom giving access to a versatile loft room. The family bathroom features a freestanding bath and separate shower. The rear garden provides a private space with lawn and decking, complemented by the self-contained annexe with kitchen and bathroom. A block-paved driveway offers off-road parking and access to the garage. Close to amenities, schools, transport links and green spaces, this is an ideal home for modern family living.

Well-appointed three-bedroom semi-detached family home with loft room and converted office space.

Stylish interiors featuring a contemporary kitchen and dining extension.

Private rear garden with decking and self-contained annexe.

Block-paved driveway providing off-road parking and access to the garage.

Convenient Kingshurst location near schools, amenities, parks and major transport routes.

The living room
Positioned at the heart of the home, the living room offers a welcoming setting with a log burner creating a warm and inviting focal point. Alcove shelving provides considered storage and display space, while the generous layout accommodates comfortable seating for family and guests alike. Natural light flows through to the adjoining dining area, enhancing the sense of space and connection between the main living areas and the garden beyond.

The kitchen
The kitchen is a striking galley-style space designed with practicality and flow in mind. Contemporary cabinetry and open shelving create a sleek yet functional setting, complemented by durable surfaces that offer generous preparation areas. Thoughtful lighting enhances the room’s atmosphere and highlights its clean lines, while the layout allows easy movement through to the dining area and garden beyond, making it an ideal space for cooking and everyday living.

The dining room
Set within the rear extension, the dining room offers an inviting space that connects the home with the garden. Large windows and glazed doors draw in natural light, framing views of the outdoor greenery and creating a bright and uplifting setting for meals and gatherings. The vaulted ceiling adds a sense of openness, while the layout encourages easy access to both the kitchen and terrace, making this an ideal area for relaxed dining and entertaining.

The utility and cloakroom
The utility room offers a practical and extended workspace, providing valuable storage and preparation areas that support the main kitchen. Its layout makes excellent use of space, with room for appliances and access to the cloakroom beyond. The cloakroom includes a wash basin and WC, offering everyday convenience and completing the functionality of the ground floor.

The hallway and office
The entrance hall provides an impressive introduction to the home, offering a generous space that functions as a second reception area. Its layout allows access to the main living areas and creates a welcoming flow through the ground floor. From here, a doorway leads into the office, a thoughtfully converted area providing an ideal setting for home working or study, complete with practical storage and a quiet atmosphere, with access to the garage.

The landing
The landing provides a light and comfortable space connecting the first-floor rooms. A window allows natural light to fill the area, giving it a bright and open feel. The layout offers easy access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom, with a practical flow that enhances the sense of space throughout the upper floor.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom is a generous double overlooking the rear garden, offering a peaceful outlook and a bright setting. A wide window allows ample natural light to fill the room along with a feature fireplace adding to its charm. Built-in storage ensures practical use of space and the layout comfortably accommodates additional furnishings and creates a calm retreat within the home.

The second bedroom
The second bedroom is a comfortable double positioned at the front of the property, offering a bright and well-proportioned space. A large window allows plenty of light to fill the room, while the layout provides flexibility for various furniture arrangements. A loft ladder leads to the converted attic room, adding further practicality and versatility to this part of the home.

Accessed via a fitted ladder from the second bedroom, the loft room provides a versatile additional space with a skylight allowing natural light to enter. Its layout offers flexibility for use as a study, hobby room or informal sitting area, while the sloped ceiling adds character and a cosy feel. This area extends the home’s functionality and makes excellent use of the upper floor.

The third bedroom
The third bedroom is a well-proportioned single offering a comfortable and practical space. A large front-facing window allows light to fill the room, creating an airy atmosphere. The layout provides flexibility for use as a bedroom, dressing room or study, making it a useful addition to the home’s accommodation.

The bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a freestanding bath, a separate shower enclosure, a wash basin and a WC. A frosted window provides privacy while allowing light to filter through, complementing the dark tiled walls and wood-effect flooring. The space is both stylish and practical, designed to offer comfort and functionality for everyday use.

The annexe
Situated at the end of the garden, the annexe offers a self-contained living space complete with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities. Fully insulated and fitted with power, it provides excellent versatility for use as guest accommodation, a home office or a studio. French doors open to the garden, creating a pleasant outlook and easy access to the outdoor seating area.

The garden
The rear garden offers a private and well-designed outdoor area that perfectly complements the home. A combination of decking and lawn provides defined zones for dining, entertaining and relaxation, while established planting adds greenery and privacy. A covered seating area creates an inviting spot for year-round enjoyment, with the annexe positioned at the far end of the garden to complete this attractive and versatile space.

The driveway and parking
To the front of the property, a block-paved driveway provides convenient off-road parking and access to the garage. The frontage is attractively presented with established planting that adds greenery and kerb appeal, offering a welcoming approach to the home.

Location
Situated within the sought-after residential area of Kingshurst, this property enjoys a peaceful yet well-connected position. Kingshurst forms part of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and lies approximately ten miles east of Birmingham city centre, offering an excellent balance between suburban living and city accessibility.

The area provides a range of everyday amenities including local shops, cafés and a Co-operative store within the village centre. Babbs Mill Local Nature Reserve is close by, offering scenic walks, open spaces and a lake, while Kingshurst Park provides additional green areas ideal for recreation and family activities.

Families benefit from a selection of well-regarded schools nearby, including Kingshurst Primary School and Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst, both known for their strong reputations and convenient proximity.

Transport links are excellent, with regular bus routes connecting to Birmingham, Solihull and surrounding districts. The motorway network, including the M6 and M42, can be easily accessed for travel across the region, and Birmingham International Airport and train station are only a short drive away, providing national and international connections.

Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Council tax band C

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.