Summary - 8 GREEN ACRES, BIRMINGHAM B27 7YG
Three bedrooms with dual-aspect living room and glazed breakfast room
Integral garage plus substantial paved driveway for multiple cars
Front and rear mature gardens; low-maintenance paved patio
Single bathroom only — potential constraint for families or sharers
Built 1950s–1960s; internal modernisation likely needed to add value
High local crime rate and very deprived area — may affect resale
Freehold property with double glazing, gas central heating, fast broadband
Small plot size; semi-detached form limits extension potential
This three-bedroom bungalow in Acocks Green offers single-storey living with practical outdoor space and reliable essentials. The layout includes a dual-aspect living room, a kitchen with a glazed breakfast room, two large double bedrooms and a smaller third bedroom suitable as a study or dressing room. The detached-seeming frontage and mature planting give good kerb appeal while the rear garden and paved patio provide a private, low-maintenance outdoor area.
Practical features include an integral garage, substantial paved driveway for multiple vehicles, double glazing and gas central heating via boiler and radiators. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting home working or streaming. Council tax is moderate and there is no flood risk.
Notable negatives are the local context: the area records high crime levels and is rated very deprived, which will concern some buyers and may affect resale. The bungalow dates from the 1950s–1960s and internal finishes would benefit from modernisation to reach higher price brackets. The plot is small and there is only one bathroom, which may limit appeal for certain buyers.
Overall this property suits downsizers seeking single-floor convenience or buyers wanting a modest, well-located home to update. Its parking, garden and proximity to several good-rated primary and secondary schools are strong practical selling points; buyers seeking investment or premium finishes should budget for refurbishment and factor neighbourhood challenges into plans.
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