Chain-free three-bed with strong refurbishment potential near schools and transport links..
Chain-free three-bedroom terraced home with decent rear garden
Requires full refurbishment and modernization throughout
1,131 sq ft living space; good scope to reconfigure rooms
Double glazing in place (installed before 2002)
Mains gas boiler and radiators provide central heating
Located in a very deprived area; above-average local crime
Close to good primary and secondary schools and public transport
Cheap council tax band but likely increased costs from renovation
This chain-free three-bedroom mid-terraced home on Hartley Road offers straightforward project potential in Kingstanding. With 1,131 sq ft of living space and a decent rear garden, the property suits buyers looking to refurbish for rental yield or create an affordable family home.
The house dates from the 1950s–1960s and retains period features such as a bay-window living room and mid-century fireplace. It has mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, and double glazing already installed (pre-2002), reducing some immediate costs. Nearby transport links, local leisure amenities and several ‘Good’-rated primary and secondary schools add practical appeal for families or tenants.
Notable drawbacks are clear: the property needs renovation throughout and modernization to current standards, and it sits in a very deprived area with above-average local crime statistics — factors that will affect resale value and rental demand. Buyers should budget for works (cosmetic and possibly mechanical) despite the affordable price and cheap council tax band.
For investors, the chain-free status and decent plot size allow rapid refurbishment and letting. For owner-occupiers, this is a cost-effective route to a three-bedroom home close to Sutton Coldfield border, provided you accept a renovation project and the local neighbourhood challenges.