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Pakefield Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham

West Midlands

£280,000

Listed on 21/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1270 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered with no upward chain, this three-bedroom semi-detached house has two reception rooms, an extended kitchen and a generous corner plot. The ground floor includes a porch and entrance hall, with bay windows in both reception rooms. The kitchen adjoins a substantial double garage, which may offer scope to reconfigure the living space, subject to the necessary permissions and building regulations. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom and a modernised shower room. The property also has a driveway with space for multiple vehicles, side access and a south-facing rear garden. A further garage sits at the back of the garden, with double gates providing rear access. The listing states that the main roof has been replaced and a combination boiler installed within the last few years. The house is in Kings Norton, close to bus routes and within two miles of Kings Norton railway station, with connections to Birmingham New Street and other destinations. The M42, M40 and M5 are accessible by car. Local schools, parks and green spaces are also noted in the listing. The property is presented as requiring modernisation, with the adjoining garage and plot providing potential to explore changes to the accommodation.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £280,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced well below the local average on a £/sqf basis, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire. The generous corner plot, two bay-fronted reception rooms, broad driveway and substantial adjoining double garage give the project plenty to work with; the main roof has also been replaced in recent years, and the shower room already looks modernised.

The house is generally intact, with scope to refresh dated finishes, flooring and the functional older kitchen, while the large garden could benefit from clearing and upkeep. The adjoining double garage is identified as a possible conversion opportunity, subject to feasibility and approvals. The light renovation range is £6,500–£13,000; the strong overall score reflects the attractive price and fundamentals, with location the less standout element.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wall finishes and floor coverings across the reception rooms and bedrooms.
  • Modernise the older but functional kitchen, with the adjoining double garage offering a possible route to a larger kitchen-dining space, subject to approvals.
  • Make more of the generous south-facing garden and corner plot by clearing overgrown areas; the driveway and garages add useful parking and storage potential.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Pakefield Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham
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£1,058
Based on a loan of £210,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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