Summary - 228 MERRIVALE ROAD SMETHWICK B66 4DS
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable two-bed terraced with renovation potential close to Bearwood and Warley Woods..
- Chain free two-bedroom mid-terrace, 817 sq ft
- Two reception rooms and fitted kitchen overlooking garden
- Double glazing and mains gas boiler with radiators
- Small rear garden with lawn, trees and shrubs
- Built 1900–1929; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
- Requires updating and modernisation throughout
- Area has above-average crime and higher deprivation
- EPC D, Council Tax Band B; sensible renovation budget needed
This chain-free, mid-terrace two-bedroom house on Merrivale Road offers straightforward living in a well-connected Smethwick location. The property delivers two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen overlooking a small rear garden, and a family bathroom with both bath and shower — offering comfortable accommodation for first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers.
The house benefits from double glazing and mains gas central heating, and is set within easy reach of Bearwood High Street, Warley Woods, local schools (including highly rated Shireland primaries and secondary), and good transport links into Birmingham. At 817 sq ft, the layout provides clear scope to modernise and reconfigure according to need.
Notable drawbacks are factual: the building dates from 1900–1929 with solid brick walls likely lacking cavity insulation, the interior requires updating, and the area records above-average crime and higher deprivation. EPC D and Council Tax Band B reflect existing energy performance and running costs. Buyers should budget for improvement works (insulation, kitchen/bathroom modernisation) and factor in a small plot size.
Overall this is a pragmatic purchase for a buyer seeking an affordable, chain-free starter home or short-term rental asset with renovation upside close to amenities and public transport.
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