Detached bungalow for sale in Eldersfield Close, Beoley, Redditch B98

A detached bungalow ripe for renovation, situated on the outskirts of Redditch and nestled in the highly sought-after Church Hill North district, bordering picturesque countryside.

Description

This detached bungalow boasts a traditional yet adaptable layout. While the internal accommodation is currently liveable, there is potential for enhancement through slight modernisation. Alternatively, for those eager to renovate, the possibilities are endless.

Driveway
28 Eldersfield Close welcomes you with a sweeping block-paved driveway, guiding you to the property and its double garage. The garage boasts two separate doors and courtesy lighting. Ample parking space is available on the driveway, complemented by a neatly landscaped gravel bed on one side. Secure gated access on the side of the property leads to the garden.

Hallway
Upon entering through the glazed porch, a spacious hallway greets you. To your immediate right, a cupboard with sliding doors offers convenient storage for coats and boots. Another storage cupboard accessible from the hallway, and a boarded loft area accessible by a ladder, adds to the functionality. From the hallway, doors lead to various rooms. As you look around the property, you will observe that it could benefit from some slight modernisation, presenting a fantastic opportunity to renovate and add your own personal touch.

Living Room
The living room, spacious and bathed in natural light, offers an inviting environment for relaxation and entertainment. Enhanced by two front-facing windows, including a bay window, the room enjoys ample sunlight. A fireplace, situated as the focal point against a feature brick wall with a tiled hearth and wooden surround. An arched opening to the dining room at the rear creates a seamless flow, making it exceptionally convenient for hosting gatherings.

Dining Room
The dining room offers ample space for a dining table and chairs, creating an ideal setting for meals. French doors seamlessly connect this room to the garden, creating a perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living, especially enjoyable during the summer months. Adding to the convenience, a serving hatch through to the kitchen facilitates effortless dining experiences.

Kitchen
The kitchen, positioned at the rear from the hallway, offers a variety of wall and base units for ample storage, along with a window overlooking the garden. Integrated appliances include a double eye-level oven, hob and extractor hood, while space beneath the counter is provided for additional appliances, plus ample room for a free-standing tall fridge freezer. A glazed door conveniently provides access to the garden, while a useful pantry-style cupboard enhances storage space for groceries.

There is scope to combine the kitchen, dining room and living room to create a modern and contemporary open- plan living space, with the added potential to extend into the garden, subject to planning permission.

Bedroom One
Positioned to the right-hand side of the property, away from the main living areas, the bedrooms offer tranquil retreats. Bedroom one, the largest of the three, stands as a spacious double room including a bank of fitted mirror-fronted sliding wardrobes along one wall, offering ample storage. Enjoying garden views from the window, this room boasts its own en-suite. The en-suite features a WC, washbasin and a shower cubicle. Tiled walls and an obscure-glazed window ensuring privacy complete the ensemble.

Bedrooms Two and Three
The remaining bedrooms, both doubles, are situated at the front of the property. These bedrooms benefit from fitted mirror- fronted sliding wardrobes providing ample storage. Bedroom three offers a view over the front from its side-facing window, while bedroom two looks out to the other side of the property.

Bathroom
Complementing the bedrooms is a bathroom complete with tiling to the walls, a low-level WC, washbasin and a bath with a shower attachment to the tap.

Garden
The rear garden stands out as a prominent feature of this property, boasting a generous size that wraps around the rear and side of the house. Adjacent to the property, a spacious patio offers an ideal setting for alfresco dining, conveniently accessible from both the dining room and the kitchen.

Beyond the patio lies a lawned area, enclosed by panel fencing
for security, providing a safe and inviting outdoor space. Mature shrubs border the garden, adding visual interest and vibrant colours throughout the seasons. To the side, a paved pathway, bordered by dwarf walling, leads to a raised garden area, offering ample space for a greenhouse and featuring beds of planting, including a charming selection of roses. A door provides convenient pedestrian access to the double garage.

Double Garage
The attached double garage, featuring two separate garage doors at the front, offers ample space for storage or secure parking of vehicles. Positioned at the rear of the garage is a useful sink, while a window allows natural light to filter in. A door provides convenient access to the garden, adding practicality and versatility to the space.

Location

This charming bungalow is nestled in a cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Redditch, within the highly sought-after Church Hill North district, offering excellent proximity to serene countryside.

Church Hill North boasts a designated centre that is the envy of the
town. With a new Morrison’s supermarket that also houses a Post Office, convenience is at your doorstep. The family-run chip shop, serving for over forty years, and the Chinese restaurant offer delightful dining options. Maple View medical centre, complete with a dispensing pharmacy, alongside a dentist and a hairdresser, cater to residents’ healthcare needs. Conveniently situated on the Redditch circular bus route, accessibility is seamless.

Redditch town centre has a plethora of shopping and leisure amenities, including the Kingfisher shopping centre, a cinema, and the renowned outdoor market. The train station offers excellent rail links, including direct routes to Birmingham. With easy access to the M42 and the wider motorway network, Birmingham is just a short commute away, making this location both convenient and well-connected.

Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Gas central heating boiler is serviced annually (last serviced: 18/03/2024). Electrics fully rewired: 08/09/2022.
New fuse box fitted: 24/11/2021.

Fees

Administration Fee - refundable on exchange

An administration 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 administration 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 administration 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 administration 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 administration 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 administration fees outlined above.