Spacious four-bedroom Victorian with solar panels and conversion potential close to Forest Recreation Ground.
Four double bedrooms and two refurbished shower rooms
This Victorian detached house on Berridge Road offers generous family accommodation across an average-sized but well-laid-out footprint. Four double bedrooms, two refurbished shower rooms and a full-length bay-fronted living room give plenty of space for everyday family life and home working. The breakfast kitchen opens to the garden and garage, with an outbuilding that has power and plumbing and could become a studio or office.
Practical upgrades include solar panels fitted in 2022, replacement powder-coated windows (2020/21) and a boiler installed in 2019 (garage location, serviced annually). High ceilings, original features and exposed floorboards preserve period character while recent bathroom refurbs add modern convenience. The walled courtyard garden with retractable canopy is a private, low-maintenance outdoor space.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property sits in an area with higher crime and marked deprivation, which may affect insurance or resale in the short term. Some outbuilding fittings (external toilet) are disconnected and parts of the house would benefit from cosmetic updating or further renovation to unlock full value. The boiler and solar inverter are in the garage, which limits internal plant-room options.
For families seeking space near the city with good local schools and fast broadband, this house balances period charm, practical upgrades and clear scope for improvement. Viewings are advisable to assess layout, conversion potential of the outbuilding and how the property meets specific needs.