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Shenstone Road, Maypole B14

West Midlands

£325,000

Listed on 06/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1287 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Arden Estates presents a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Maypole, Birmingham, with a stated floor area of approximately 1,287 sq ft including the garage. The property is described as requiring full modernisation and refurbishment, and offers scope for a buyer to update the accommodation to suit their needs. The ground floor includes a lounge and dining area, a kitchen with access to the rear garden, and an entrance hall. The garage provides storage and may offer conversion potential, subject to permissions. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC, with access to the loft. The house occupies a corner plot with a large rear garden and a double driveway providing off-road parking. The listing describes an outlook towards open fields. Local shops, schools and bus services are within reach, with road links towards Birmingham and the wider Midlands. Any alterations or conversion proposals would need their feasibility checked.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £325,000, this four-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, giving renovators a relatively attractive entry point. The main draw is the generous corner plot: a large garden backing onto open fields, plus a broad driveway and garage. Inside, the dated finishes create clear scope to modernise the kitchen and bathroom, refresh the living spaces and bedrooms, and bring the overgrown garden back into use. The garage may offer further potential, subject to permissions.

This is a medium-scale project, with the renovation range of £38,000–£68,000 putting the purchase and midpoint works estimate at £378,000 before fees. That is slightly above the implied current local average, so the below-average asking price is a useful starting advantage, but the economics still depend on controlling the works and the value achieved after improvement. Green growth is visible on part of the roof; its condition cannot be confirmed from the photographs.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated interior, including the older kitchen and bathroom, and refresh finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms.
  • Clear and improve the extensive rear garden to make better use of its size and open-field outlook.
  • Explore the garage’s potential for conversion, subject to permissions and feasibility.

Key risks

  • Green growth is visible on part of the roof; a closer inspection is needed to establish its condition.
  • Budget and programme for the medium-scale works, including interior modernisation and substantial garden clearance, need to be managed carefully.

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Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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