Link-detached house for sale in South Avenue, Stourbridge DY8

An exceptional chance presents itself to acquire a remarkable link-detached family residence situated in one of the most sought-after roads within the old quarter of Stourbridge.

Description

This charming family home, though in need of some updating, has been well-cared for over the years, showcasing immense potential for its next owner. The ground floor welcomes you with a light-filled spacious hallway, leading to an inviting lounge diner featuring a bay window and French doors. The well-appointed kitchen is equipped with stylish shaker-style units and integrated appliances. Upstairs, three generously sized double bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, complemented by a well-appointed house bathroom.

Outside, the driveway offers off-road parking space, with room for expansion if required. The garage, complete with a metal up-and-over door, lighting and power, provides convenient storage options. The rear garden features a charming patio area ideal for alfresco dining, overlooking a flat lawn bordered by mature planting. Further enhancing the outdoor space are a brick-built store, a gardener’s WC and a side passageway leading to the front of the property.

1a South Avenue can be accessed via a driveway leading to a garage. A lawn graces the front of the property. If needed, the driveway could be extended to offer additional off-road parking.

Hallway
The property welcomes you through an obscure-glazed front entrance door, accompanied by an additional obscure-glazed window to the side, which bathes the hallway in natural light. This generous hallway boasts original wooden flooring, stairs ascending to the first floor and doors granting access to the ground-floor accommodation.

Lounge Diner
To the left of the hallway lies a spacious lounge diner. The lounge area boasts a gas fire nestled within a decorative fire surround, complemented by a tiled hearth and wooden display shelving units on either side. Wall-mounted lights and a deep bay window to the front elevation illuminate the room. The dining area includes wall-mounted lights and French doors that open onto the rear garden.

Kitchen
The kitchen features shaker-style wall, base and drawer units, accompanied by roll-edge worksurfaces. Integrated appliances consist of an electric oven, electric hob, extractor, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink unit with a drainer and mixer tap. Complementary tiling embellishes the splashbacks. Additionally, the kitchen houses the boiler and features a sizeable under stairs storage cupboard. Access to the side of the property is facilitated by a partially obscure-glazed door.

First Floor
Landing
The staircase ascends from the hallway to the landing, providing access to the loft and an airing cupboard. Illuminated by wall lights and an obscure-glazed window on the side elevation, the landing exudes brightness. Doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedrooms
All the bedrooms are generously proportioned doubles. Bedroom one stands out as the largest, offering a delightful view from its front-facing window.

The second bedroom boasts built-in wardrobes and overlooks the rear of the property.

Completing the bedroom arrangement, the third bedroom features a window overlooking the front aspect.

House Bathroom
The house bathroom is equipped with a matching suite, featuring a low-level WC, pedestal washbasin and a bath with a wall-mounted shower attachment. Complementary tiling adorns the splashbacks, while an obscured-glazed window to the rear ensures privacy.

Gardens and Grounds
Accessible via the kitchen, the rear garden offers access to a brick-built store, a gardener’s WC and the garage housing the meters encompasses a metal up-and-over door, lighting and power.

A standout feature of the property, the rear garden boasts a patio area ideal for alfresco dining, with a flat lawn beyond, surrounded by vibrant and mature planting and trees along the borders. Enclosed by panel fencing, the garden enjoys a wonderfully private ambiance. A side passageway provides access to the front of the property. Additionally, there are outside electrical points and a water tap.

Location

South Avenue stands as one of the most desirable roads in the old quarter of Stourbridge. Renowned for its proximity to top-tier schooling, such as Greenfields School, it also offers easy access to the bustling town centre, renowned for its diverse shopping options and abundance of amenities.

Situated just 12 miles west of Birmingham, Stourbridge town centre has experienced significant regeneration in recent years, creating a vibrant atmosphere and providing excellent shopping options. The community thrives with the presence of both bus and railway stations, making commuting a breeze. A quick 30-minute train ride connects Stourbridge to Birmingham, while a 2.5-hour journey can take you to London, making this area an ideal choice for commuters.

Services

To be confirmed.

Fees

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 highlighted in a survey that 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 levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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 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.

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.