Summary - 9 Old Church Road, Harborne B17 0BB
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Compact two-bedroom period home with renovation upside near village amenities.
Victorian cottage‑style semi with two bedrooms and bay front living room
Prime Harborne location near village, university and Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Needs modernisation: basic fittings, update windows and interior finishes
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — scope for thermal improvements
Small, fully block‑paved rear garden — low maintenance but limited space
Freehold tenure and council tax band D; good broadband and mobile signal
Suitable for buy‑to‑let or first home, strong local rental demand
Area shows higher deprivation; factor this into long‑term values/rents
Set on Old Church Road in desirable Harborne, this cottage‑style semi offers a compact two‑bedroom layout with strong rental and first‑time buyer appeal. The location is a major selling point — close to Harborne Village, bus routes, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Birmingham University — making it easy to rent or commute into the city.
The house requires modernisation throughout: windows are single/secondary glazed, internal fittings are basic and the solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation. These are clear renovation opportunities that will improve comfort and energy performance and add value if you’re prepared to invest time and budget.
Internally the rooms are modest but practical: an inviting bay‑front living room, separate dining kitchen with direct garden access, two first‑floor bedrooms and a full bathroom. Outside space is small and fully block‑paved, enclosed and low maintenance but needing some upkeep. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and tenure is freehold — straightforward for buyers and landlords.
This property suits a buyer seeking an affordable Harborne foothold to personalise and upgrade, or an investor targeting steady demand from students, hospital staff or young professionals. Be aware of the renovation requirements, limited external space and the wider area’s relative deprivation when assessing cost and rental projections.
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