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Brueton Avenue, Solihull

West Midlands

£1,000,000

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2579 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached five-bedroom house offers approximately 2,600 sq ft of accommodation on a substantial plot of around 0.37 acres. The ground floor includes a reception hall, a triple-aspect lounge with a fireplace and doors to the rear sunroom, a further reception room, a separate dining room, and a breakfast kitchen with an adjoining dining area. A utility room and downstairs WC complete this level. The first floor has three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite, and a family bathroom. Two further rooms are arranged in the converted loft and may suit occasional bedroom, hobby or storage use. Buyers should check the approvals and building regulations for the loft conversion and any other alterations. Outside, the gardens wrap around the house and include lawns, established planting and a pond. A driveway with access from Brueton Avenue and Warwick Road provides parking and leads to a double garage. The listing identifies scope to update the house to suit a new owner's requirements, and suggests that the kitchen might be enlarged into the garage, subject to the necessary consents and feasibility. The property is in a conservation area, so any proposed external changes should be checked with the relevant authority. The listing also notes access to Solihull town centre, local amenities, schools and transport links.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This substantial detached home offers a strong canvas for a light-touch modernisation: the generous reception spaces, five-bedroom flexibility and established 0.37-acre garden give it plenty of family appeal, while updated décor and flooring could refresh the traditional interiors. The kitchen is clean and functional but dated, so a replacement or considered update is an optional way to personalise the home; the visible staining at an upper wall/ceiling junction is worth investigating before redecorating.

The fundamentals and setting are attractive, but the asking price is £388/sq ft against a local average of £380/sq ft, so price/value is a constraint rather than a bargain. The £8,500–£17,000 renovation range points to a relatively light project, but the overall score remains weak because the price and economics leave limited headroom.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional décor, carpets and curtains across the spacious reception rooms and bedrooms.
  • Personalise or modernise the clean, dated kitchen; the suggested garage connection could be explored subject to feasibility and approvals.
  • Make the most of the substantial plot, mature planting, lawns, pond and paved areas.

Key risks

  • Investigate the visible staining or discolouration at an upper wall/ceiling junction before decorating.

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Location

Brueton Avenue, Solihull
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Solihull Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Solihull

  • Widney Manor Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Widney

  • Olton Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Olton

  • Dorridge Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Dorridge

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,778
Based on a loan of £750,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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