House For Sale £515,000
A classic John Madin designed 1960's four bedroomed end townhouse set in delightful south-facing communal grounds.
Situation
Clare Drive is tucked away just off Augustus Road, close to its junction with Harborne Road and Chad Road. Despite enjoying a wonderfully private location Birmingham City Centre lies only 1.5 miles to the east. Local convenience shopping is available at nearby Chad Square, Harborne High Street is less than a mile distant and Morrisons Supermarket at Fiveways Island is less than half a mile away.
Description
1 Clare Drive forms part of a development of just 8 townhouses set around a 1.5 acre plot. The development was designed by the renowned local architect John Madin, famous for transforming much of Birmingham in the post-war era. The specific design of the properties won multiple awards at the time, receiving recognition for the contemporary design and the free-flowing and cleverly laid out accommodation. The property in total measures some 1,823 sq ft (169 sq.m) and offers spacious living space set out over two storeys with plenty of natural light gained via the expansive south-facing windows to the communal grounds. The property would benefit from some general modernisation in parts but has a recently re-fitted kitchen and en suite as well as modern uPVC double glazing.
The house is entered via a glazed entrance porch which leads through into the hall which has original parquet flooring. The cloakroom WC is adjacent and has low-flush WC, wash basin and ample hanging space for coats. The main living space of the house is open-plan, with a large sitting room and a generously sized dining room partly separated by a central open-tread staircase. Both the living room and dining room have splendid views over the south-facing gardens; the living room has full height sliding doors opening to the private terrace whilst the dining room has a full height and full width fixed window. A door off the living room opens into a study which has a window to the front and extensive fitted shelving.
The breakfast kitchen is accessed off the dining room and has been recently refitted with smart pale grey gloss fronted units and acrylic work-surfaces, integrated appliances including electric double oven and grill, four ring gas hob, fridge freezer and slimline dishwasher. There is an area for a breakfast table adjacent to a full height internal window to the glazed front porch. A door off the kitchen leads through into the garage.
On the first floor is a good-sized landing with large skylight above the stairwell allowing natural light into the core of the house. The master bedroom is an excellent size and has a large picture window overlooking the grounds, extensive fitted furniture, and a recently refitted en suite shower room with large walk-in shower, WC, wash basin set into base unit with fitted cupboards. There are three additional bedrooms, all of which could accommodate a double bed, and there is a house bathroom having bath with electric shower over, WC and wash basin.
Outside
To the front of the property is a double garage with up and over door, in front of which is space to park two cars. To the rear of the property is a private terraces accessed from the living room. There are delightful communal gardens, having a rolling lawn with mature trees and shrubs.
General Information
The property is understood to be freehold however there is a service charge payable of approx. £1000 per annum to cover the communal grounds maintenance as well as maintenance of the private road. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the Freehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
Published December 2020
Situation
Clare Drive is tucked away just off Augustus Road, close to its junction with Harborne Road and Chad Road. Despite enjoying a wonderfully private location Birmingham City Centre lies only 1.5 miles to the east. Local convenience shopping is available at nearby Chad Square, Harborne High Street is less than a mile distant and Morrisons Supermarket at Fiveways Island is less than half a mile away.
Description
1 Clare Drive forms part of a development of just 8 townhouses set around a 1.5 acre plot. The development was designed by the renowned local architect John Madin, famous for transforming much of Birmingham in the post-war era. The specific design of the properties won multiple awards at the time, receiving recognition for the contemporary design and the free-flowing and cleverly laid out accommodation. The property in total measures some 1,823 sq ft (169 sq.m) and offers spacious living space set out over two storeys with plenty of natural light gained via the expansive south-facing windows to the communal grounds. The property would benefit from some general modernisation in parts but has a recently re-fitted kitchen and en suite as well as modern uPVC double glazing.
The house is entered via a glazed entrance porch which leads through into the hall which has original parquet flooring. The cloakroom WC is adjacent and has low-flush WC, wash basin and ample hanging space for coats. The main living space of the house is open-plan, with a large sitting room and a generously sized dining room partly separated by a central open-tread staircase. Both the living room and dining room have splendid views over the south-facing gardens; the living room has full height sliding doors opening to the private terrace whilst the dining room has a full height and full width fixed window. A door off the living room opens into a study which has a window to the front and extensive fitted shelving.
The breakfast kitchen is accessed off the dining room and has been recently refitted with smart pale grey gloss fronted units and acrylic work-surfaces, integrated appliances including electric double oven and grill, four ring gas hob, fridge freezer and slimline dishwasher. There is an area for a breakfast table adjacent to a full height internal window to the glazed front porch. A door off the kitchen leads through into the garage.
On the first floor is a good-sized landing with large skylight above the stairwell allowing natural light into the core of the house. The master bedroom is an excellent size and has a large picture window overlooking the grounds, extensive fitted furniture, and a recently refitted en suite shower room with large walk-in shower, WC, wash basin set into base unit with fitted cupboards. There are three additional bedrooms, all of which could accommodate a double bed, and there is a house bathroom having bath with electric shower over, WC and wash basin.
Outside
To the front of the property is a double garage with up and over door, in front of which is space to park two cars. To the rear of the property is a private terraces accessed from the living room. There are delightful communal gardens, having a rolling lawn with mature trees and shrubs.
General Information
The property is understood to be freehold however there is a service charge payable of approx. £1000 per annum to cover the communal grounds maintenance as well as maintenance of the private road. The Agent has not checked the legal documents to verify the Freehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
Published December 2020
