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2 bedroom semi-detached house

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Semi-detached house
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
835 sq ft / 78 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band B
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Expertly maintained home
  • Current Owner Has been there for 36 years
  • Fully double Glazed
  • EPC C
  • 835 SQFT
  • Burglar alarm & security lighting at the rear
  • No Upward Chain

MECS proudly presents a charming two-bedroom house situated in the sought-after and well-established neighbourhood of Harborne, just a short stroll away from Queens Park.


The current owner has lovingly resided in this home for 36 years, diligently maintaining and renovating it to an exceptional standard. The property boasts exquisite plaster cornice detailing adorning all the ceilings. Both reception rooms feature tastefully fitted gas fires, while the extended kitchen offers a well-designed and functional space. Additionally, a brick built outhouse has been constructed in the garden, providing ample storage options.


Balden Road is conveniently located within a 21-minute walk to Harborne High Street, offering a wealth of amenities. Public transportation to and from the city is easily accessible, with excellent links to the motorway network. Birmingham International Airport and The National Exhibition Centre are easily reached, making travel a breeze. Within a two-mile radius of the property, you'll find esteemed institutions such as Birmingham University, The Medical School, and the Queen Elizabeth Complex. Families will appreciate the abundance of schools in the vicinity, catering to children of all ages, including Harborne Primary School, Chad Vale, Norfolk House, and Blue Coat. The property is also well-served by nearby parks, such as Queens Park, Bearwood Park, and a small park on Fitzroy Avenue, just two roads away. The nearest train station, University Station, is conveniently located within 3 miles of the property.


This superbly enhanced two-bedroom end terraced house comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, front and rear reception rooms, an extended kitchen, and a family bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from modernisation, featuring double glazing and central heating throughout.


Upon entering the home, you'll find an inviting entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. To the front, there is a spacious front reception room boasting a double glazed square bay window, radiator, carpeted flooring, and access to the rear reception room, which also features a modern gas fire. The second reception room offers a comfortable space with double glazed UPVC sliding doors to the rear, carpeted flooring, a radiator, and additional storage under the stairs, accompanied by a gas fire.


The extended kitchen is a highlight, featuring well-appointed wall and base units, a wall-mounted Worcester Bosch combination boiler, a range cooker with a gas hob and electric ovens, a chrome effect hood, splashback tiles, tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights, and a radiator. The kitchen also offers integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. Two double glazed windows to the side and a UPVC door provide ample natural light and access.


Upstairs, the first-floor landing features a window to the side and grants access to the following rooms:

  • Double Bedroom: This well-proportioned room boasts a double glazed window to the front, a radiator, and a side recess.
  • Single Bedroom: With a double glazed window overlooking the rear, this room also features a radiator.
  • Bathroom: A fitted bathroom with a white suite awaits, featuring wood panelling and offering loft access via the bathroom.


Outside, the property offers a delightful garden with a paved area leading to a lawn, enclosed by timber fenced boundaries. Side access to the front is available, and the garden includes a brick built storage space and mature shrubs and trees.

Places of interest

    MECS Sales & Lettings are an estate agency like no other, not only do we have  a plethora of local and regional knowledge, we will also go the extra mile that no other agent currently does, this includes viewings 7 days a week and viewings out of office hours. This allows us to show your property to the maximum amount of interested customers, in the shortest timescale possible. Situated in the heart of Harborne, we are ideally located for passing trade and serving those people who want to live in this area. At MECS Sales & Lettings, we aim to deliver a high standard of service to our customers and strive to exceed your expectations. Starting out in 2009 we have grown to become one of the leading independent estate agencies in Birmingham. Our focus and dedication continues to gain us significant respect in the market and a reputation for operating a friendly, reliable and quality service. By working with other businesses in the community we are able to provide a myriad of practical services for our clients. So whether you are a buyer searching for that perfect home or a landlord with a property to sell or rent, then come and experience the great service we deliver at MECS. Our immediacy to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Birmingham University produce a constant demand from the medical industry and students. Our properties on offer cover the whole spectrum of the market from studio flats to large student properties, and from luxury one bedroom apartments and large detached luxury houses. We cover the majority of the West Midlands. However we specialise in Harborne, Edgbaston, Bearwood, Selly Oak, City Centre, Jewellery Quarter and Perry Barr. So if you’re looking for a professional estate agent with local knowledge and expertise, contact MECS Sales & Lettings today on 0121 681 6327.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 21, 2022

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