Six bed HMO in 'highly desirable' Birmingham neighbourhood comes with suggestion to buyers
The property, due to go under auction imminently with Bond Wolfe, is in Kings Heath and described by agents as being in "a highly desirable location."
While the property is described as a licensed HMO, Bond Wolfe suggested that it may also be suitable for conversion back into a large family home, which could be good news for parents with children looking for a spacious living space.
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James Rossiter, senior auction valuer at Bond Wolfe, explained that competitive bidding was expected for the mid-terraced property, as it was very close to Kings Heath high street.
Mr Rossiter said: 'This house stands back from the road with gardens front and back, just a stone's throw away from Kings Heath's high street on the A435 Alcester Road, a highly desirable location.
'The property has been converted into a six-bedroomed HMO that is fully compliant and licensed, with an existing lawful use and development certificate.
'Another plus-point is that the property may also be suitable for conversion back into a large family home, or could have further potential for development to the rear, subject to planning permission.'
Buyers have been advised that the HMO, on Addison Road in Kings Heath, will have a £320,000+ guide price in the livestreamed auction on Thursday July 10.
On the ground floor is a hall, reception room, bedroom, dining kitchen, utility room, bathroom and separate toilet.
There is a landing, three bedrooms and shower room with toilet on the first floor, and another landing and two bedrooms on the second floor.
The property, which is currently vacant, benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.
The Kings Heath property is among scores of lots appearing in Bond Wolfe's next auction which is due to start at 8.30am on Thursday 10 July.
Bond Wolfe said viewings are taking place this June, and you can find more information on its site.
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