Blythe Prior, Wootton Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7BS
By Cloud9 Estates Ltd
£ 600,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Cloud9 Estates Ltd says ..
A charming thatched three bedroom Grade II listed chocolate box cottage proudly sitting in a plot around three quarters of an acre. Boasting a wealth of original features including large flagged floors, inglenook fireplace and exposed breams.
Property Oracle says ..
This Grade II listed thatched cottage in Balsall Common, Solihull presents a unique opportunity to acquire a property steeped in history and charm. The property is situated in a desirable location, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and convenient access to schools and transportation, including Berkswell train station, which offers easy access to Birmingham and beyond.
The exterior of the cottage is visually appealing, boasting the traditional half-timbered design and thatched roof characteristic of the area. However, the interior presents a mixed image. While the exposed beams and original features lend character, the décor and fixtures appear somewhat outdated, suggesting that modernization and updates may be needed to meet modern living standards. The inclusion of a garden adds to the property’s appeal, however the size is modest compared to others in the area.
The asking price of £600,000 needs to be assessed in the context of the property’s condition and the available information. It seems competitive but without accurate square footage information for the house and comparable properties, a definitive evaluation of the property’s value for money is difficult. The property’s unique characteristics and listing status significantly influence the value proposition, which can’t be fully compared to detached and semi-detached homes in the area. A potential buyer should factor the cost of potential renovations into their assessment to determine the overall financial viability of the purchase.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,101.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 725,750.00 £Increased by 35.70 %
- Est sale value
- 618,762.00 £Increased by 58.76 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,649.00 £/moIncreased by 16.70 %
- Est letting value
- 1,101.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 2.73 %Decreased by 13.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Cloud9 Estates Ltd created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkswell Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 2.44 KM |
| Balsall Common Primary School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 2.53 KM |
| Heart Of England School | Academy Converter | Good | 2.65 KM |
| Lady Katherine Leveson Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | 4.43 KM | |
| Meriden Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 4.47 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Greenbank Road | £ 262,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Green Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkswell | 1045 | BKW | 2.44 KM |
| Hampton-In-Arden | 1033 | HIA | 4.91 KM |
| Tile Hill | 1035 | THL | 7.41 KM |
| Birmingham International | 1215 | BHI | 8.65 KM |
| Lapworth | 4595 | LPW | 9.76 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 | £ 550,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
| Wootton Green Lane, 2/3 Acre Grounds, Over 3600 Sq Ft of Luxury | £ 1,175,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.96 KM |
| Hawthorn Drive, Balsall Common, CV7 | £ 595,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 1.16 KM |
| Hawthorn Drive, Balsall Common, Coventry | £ 995,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 1.17 KM |
| Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, Coventry | £ 985,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 1.33 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Croft | £ 665,000 | 0.43 KM |
| 31 Wootton Green Lane | £ 595,000 | 0.97 KM |
| 14 Wootton Green Lane | £ 465,000 | 0.97 KM |
| 20 Wootton Green Lane | £ 445,000 | 0.97 KM |
| 3 Wootton Green Lane | £ 470,000 | 0.97 KM |