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Crabbs Cross Lane, Redditch B97

West Midlands

£270,000

Listed on 28/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1198 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached home in Crabbs Cross offers approximately 1,198 sq ft of accommodation, including an open-plan lounge and dining area, a separate family room, and a kitchen with an adjoining utility room. A shower room is also provided on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The existing layout offers scope for buyers to update the interiors or explore further extension, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. Outside, the rear garden includes lawn, mature planting, a patio, a greenhouse and a shed, with side access and practical storage. The property also has a driveway and garage. Local shops, schools, play areas and outdoor spaces are described as being within walking distance, while Redditch town centre and the M42 are accessible by road.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £270,000, this three-bedroom semi offers a strong entry price: around £225 per sq ft, 22.7% below the local average. The B-grade score reflects that value and the scope to personalise a usable, extended home rather than take on a major refurbishment. Its open-plan living and dining area, bright family room, utility space and ground-floor shower room add flexibility, while the driveway, garage and established garden round out the package.

The visible work is mainly cosmetic: older kitchen cabinetry and dated finishes could be refreshed, with optional flooring and garden improvements to lift presentation. The asking price plus the stated £5,000–£12,000 renovation range gives a simple purchase-and-works total of £275,000–£282,000, before fees or other costs; the listing also mentions possible further extension subject to planning permission, with feasibility not established.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a below-local-average price per square foot, leaving scope to create value through a considered cosmetic refresh.
  • Update the older kitchen cabinetry and decorative finishes to give the furnished, usable interior a more contemporary look.
  • Make the most of the established garden, patio, greenhouse and storage, with routine lawn recovery and tidying to improve its presentation.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Crabbs Cross Lane, Redditch B97
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,020
Based on a loan of £202,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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