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Stanton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham

West Midlands

£265,000

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Great Barr has a porch and hallway, two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a separate office or playroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a shower room and a separate WC. The layout offers scope for updating and reconfiguration, subject to investigation. The property also has a large rear garden and additional garden space to the side. The listing notes potential for extension or development, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. Local shops, public transport links and schools are described as nearby. The property is offered with no upward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £265,000, this detached Great Barr home offers a substantial canvas: multiple reception spaces and generous rear and side gardens give scope to reshape the interiors and create a more usable outdoor setting. The photographed rooms have dated finishes and visible wear, while the kitchen and shower room are ready for modernisation; the garden is also heavily overgrown. The listing mentions extension potential subject to planning, but feasibility is not established by the photos.

The score is a weak 53/100 overall, with the missing floor area a key limitation: value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Its detached format, flexible living space and large plot are the main attractions for a buyer planning a medium-scale improvement project.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and shower room as part of a considered interior refresh.
  • Update finishes and flooring across the photographed living areas to give the home a more cohesive feel.
  • Clear and landscape the substantial rear and side gardens; the listing also cites extension potential subject to planning and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Stanton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Hamstead

  • Tame Bridge Parkway Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Tame Bridge

  • The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)

    2.4 miles

    Tram · Smethwick

  • The Hawthorns Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Smethwick

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,083
Based on a loan of £198,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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