2 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Somerton Drive, Erdington B23

This beautifully presented property boasts excellent growth potential, with significant scope for both a loft conversion and a rear extension subject to relevant planning permissions.

Offered with no upward chain, this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers comfortable single-storey living in a popular residential location, making it an excellent choice for downsizers, retirees or those seeking an easily maintained home.

Approached via a dropped kerb, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for one to two smaller vehicles, together with a garage. A side gate leads to the private rear garden, while a ramped approach provides easy access to the front entrance.

Inside, the welcoming hallway features attractive contemporary flooring and provides access to all principal rooms, together with useful storage cupboards and a loft hatch giving access to a generous loft space spanning the footprint of the property.

The spacious lounge/dining room is a real highlight, offering plenty of space for both relaxing and entertaining. A feature fireplace creates an attractive focal point, whilst patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the room.

The fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, ample worktop space, a Worcester combination boiler with Hive smart controls, space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, together with a freestanding gas cooker and extractor hood. A door provides convenient access to the side pathway and rear garden.

The master bedroom overlooks the rear garden and benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the second bedroom is a comfortable guest room or ideal home office. The accommodation is completed by a fully tiled wet room fitted with a Triton electric shower, wash hand basin, WC and electric heater.

Situated in a convenient location, the bungalow is well placed for a range of everyday shopping facilities, supermarkets, cafés and healthcare services. There are well-regarded schools for all age groups nearby, together with parks and leisure amenities. Excellent transport links include regular bus services, nearby rail stations offering direct access into Birmingham City Centre and surrounding areas, together with convenient road connections to the A38, M6 and wider motorway network, making commuting straightforward.

Outside, the rear garden has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind, being predominantly
paved with gated side access and two useful storage sheds. One shed comes complete with full power, lighting, and dedicated space for a tumble dryer.

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a spacious bungalow in a sought-after location with the added benefit of no upward chain, early viewing is highly recommended.

Approach the front driveway via dropped kerb, space for one/two vehicles, wooden gate leading to side entrance leading to rear garden and ramp to front door.
Hallway

Having new wood effect flooring, doors to kitchen, second bedroom, airing cupboard/cloakroom and a further airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, door to bathroom, bedroom one and lounge, frosted glass window overlooks into the lounge.

Bedroom two - 10' 8" x 6' 92 (3.26m x 2.07m)

Newly fitted carpet, radiator, double glazed window and fitted roller blind, ceiling light.

Wet room - 6' 5" x 5' 9" (1.96m x 1.76m)

Wet room flooring, tiled floor to ceiling, wall mounted electric heater, radiator, toilet, sink and shower area with extractor fan and light.

Bedroom one - 11' 8" x 11' 8" (3.57m x 3.57m)

Having fitted wardrobes, newly fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling light, double glazed window with fitted blinds overlooking the rear garden.

Lounge / dining room - 14' 2" x 16' 11" (4.33m x 5.16m)

Carpeted, ceiling light, two wall lights, two radiators, feature fireplace hearth and surround with electric fire built-in, patio doors out to the rear garden.
Rear garden

Slabbed, fenced and walled boundaries, ramp down, side entrance and two sheds.

Kitchen - 10' 5" x 7' 9" (3.20m x 2.37m)

Wood effect flooring, UPVC double glazed door out to the side entrance, double glazed window, wall mounted Dimplex heater, housing for the Worcester boiler, wall and base units, space for fridge, space for fridge/freezer, space for dishwasher, space for washing machine, free-standing gas cooker and four ring gas hob above.
Garage

(Please ensure that prior to legal commitment you check that any garage facility is suitable for your own vehicular requirements)

Council Tax Band B - Birmingham

Utility Supply
Electric - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating – Gas central heating
Sewerage – Mains

Flood Risk
Based on the Gov UK website's long-term flood risk checker, this property has been summarised as very low.

Predicted mobile phone coverage and broadband services at the property.
Mobile coverage for:
EE and Three – Good outdoor and in-home
O2 – Good outdoor, variable in-home
Vodafone – Good outdoor

Broadband coverage:-
Broadband Type = Standard Highest available download speed 14 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 1 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Superfast Highest available download speed 80 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 20 Mbps.
Broadband Type = Ultrafast Highest available download speed 1800 Mbps. Highest available upload speed 220 Mbps.
Networks in your area:- Virgin Media, Openreach

The mobile and broadband information above has been obtained from the Mobile and Broadband checker - Ofcom website.

Sellers are asked to complete a Property Information Questionnaire for the benefit of buyers. This questionnaire provides further information and declares any material facts that may affect your decision to view or purchase the property. This document will be available on request.

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Fixtures and fittings as per sales particulars.
Tenure

The Agent understands that the property is freehold. However we are still awaiting confirmation from the vendors Solicitors and would advise all interested parties to obtain verification through their Solicitor or Surveyor.

Green and company has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture or services and so cannot verify they are in working order, or fit for their purpose. The buyer is strongly advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. Please note that all measurements are approximate.

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