**TWO DETACHED BUILDINGS WITH HUGE SCOPE FOR RENOVATION / CONVERSION **

** DETACHED 2 BED BUNGALOW & BLOCK OF 4 SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS**

OPA are pleased to present Barr House, a stunning Grade II listed detached building comprising of four generous apartments and a detached two bedroom detached bungalow sitting on a generous plot. This beautiful historic building boasts an array of period features and sits on a generous plot of circa 0.22 acres with ample parking and enclosed rear gardens.

The property presents a very exciting renovation opportunity for anyone looking for a project and a varied scope of opportunities for renovation, conversion and redevelopment for both residential and commercial ventures.

DESCRIPTION

23a Newton Road:

A quaint two bedroom detached bungalow, constructed on the footprint of the original barn, with full planning permission, this property also offers a generous amount of accommodation which includes a wonderful front lounge with dual aspect windows and feature fireplace, a galley kitchen/breakfast room, utility, secondary bedroom / study and large bathroom.

Barr House: 3 x one-bedroom apartments and 1 x three-bedroom apartment.

The property is currently divided into 4 large self-contained apartments each with their own private entrance. All of the apartments have a wealth of accommodation and period features.

Four x Self Contained apartments as follows:

Apartment 1: One Bed:

Accessed via a private front door at the side of Barr House.

Generous reception hallway, ample size kitchen, bathroom, dual aspect windows to 21 ft x 16ft formal drawing room and one large bedroom with built in storage units.

Apartment 2: One Bed:

Access from the rear carpark of the property through private front entrance into spacious hallway, leading off is the master bedroom and family bathroom. Roomy formal sitting room with beamed ceiling and beautiful feature fireplace, generous kitchen and further storage area.

Apartment 3: Three Bed:

Accessed through the main Barr House -

Communal lobby has private access to apartment 3 and private access to apartment 4.

The entrance through the spectacular stained-glass front door to apartment 3, main bathroom and further sizeable central lobby/reception area, with feature fireplace and a staircase a doorway through to the formal lounge with feature fireplace and kitchen. With staircase leading to the top floor 3rd bedroom.

The central lobby area also leads to a back hall off which are bedroom 1 & 2 both with built in storage.

Apartment 4: One Bed:

Access via through the stunning Barr House main entrance, the apartment opens to a lobby area with the bedroom to one side and the formal sitting room with feature fireplace, kitchen and bathroom to the other.

Barr House requires refurbishment, but really must be viewed to appreciate the exciting scope of opportunities available for renovation/ conversion and the breadth of accommodation and potential available.

LOCATION

The property is conveniently located for the Scott Arms Shopping Centre and all local amenities, excellent motorway access, and within easy reach of Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield.

Great Barr offers a wide range of schools for children of all ages available in the vicinity including Beeches infant School, Beeches Junior School, Calshot Primary School, Dorrington Road Primary School and Ferndale Primary School amongst others.

PLANNING / Grade II Listed

Barr House is a Grade II listed building which is steeped in history. Dating back to the 1700’s and once owned by Lady Scott of Great Barr, this property is a stunning example of early Georgian design.

We are advised that the bungalow was built in the 1990’s with full planning permission and the flats were converted over 10 years ago. Any prospective buyer should satisfy themselves.

The property may be suitable for a range of commercial and residential ventures subject to obtaining and relevant permissions.

Grade II Listed - Listing NGR: SP0439194199

In accordance with the Grade II listing we are advised as follows:

House. Early C19. Brick with tile roof, hipped at right. Two storeys, four bays. Windows sashed with glazing bars. Door, in second bay, has varnished oak pilaster doorcase. Brickwork covered by ivy and not fully visible at time of survey. Chimneys at left and to right of third bay. Right hand return wall of two bays with similar windows. Those on the ground floor have tumbled brick heads. Brick dentil course at eaves.

SERVICES

Barr House Services:

Mains Gas, Electric, Water (needs Reconnecting, no meter)

23A Newton Road Services:

Mains Gas, Electric, Water (all connected)

EPC - D

TENURE

The property is freehold and sold with vacant possession.

VIEWINGS

Please contact The Online Property Agency for viewings.

BUYERS FEE

Buyer's Exclusivity Fee of 2% of The Purchase Price. Minimum Fee £3000. (All fees inclusive of VAT). T&Cs apply.

The OPA’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity Package” – this is a legally binding agreement between you are the seller. The buyer pays the exclusivity fee and enters into an “exclusivity agreement with the seller”, granting the buyer an exclusivity period, which is usually upto 8 weeks to complete on the purchase of the property. During the exclusivity period, the buyer has the exclusive right to purchase the property and during this period they should complete the sale transaction. If the buyer fails to complete in this period, the fee is non-refundable.

This property is being offered under The OPA’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity Package”

This is an innovative secure and straightforward way to purchase this property.

Here are the benefits for you:

• Secure your dream property straight away

• Properties are realistically priced

• Similar to a “normal” or “conventional” sale with a few measures to protect the buyer and the seller

• Focuses on speed

• Mortgage buyer friendly

• Suitable for first time buyer

• Mortgage buyers and cash buyers compete on equal terms

• No competitive bidding

• No risk of being gazumped

• Minimises risk of fall throughs

Secure It Now Exclusivity Package - How does it work?

Our sellers are motivated and willing to price their properties competitively in order to ensure a fast and secure sale.

You can now secure the purchase with a buyer’s “Secure It Now Exclusivity fee “ of 2% which includes :

• A legally binding contract granting the buyer exclusive rights to purchase the property within a given timeframe (usually 56 days / 8 weeks )

• Paying the Exclusivity Fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market as soon as the sale is agreed and reserves it exclusively for you.

• This prevents the risk of gazumping and the

• helps you avoid losing money and wasting time which most buyers like you may face with the traditional estate agent's approach.

• You get a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 8 weeks) to complete, safe in the knowledge that you will not be gazumped or outbid by another buyer.

Step 1 - Register your interest

Step 2 - Sort out your finances / Carr out your due diligence/ Ask questions/ Get legal/ financial advice if required.

Step 3 - Arrange a viewing / Virtual Tour

Step 4 - Make an offer

Step 5 - Secure your purchase using our buy and Secure It Now Exclusivity package

Step 6 - Exchange and completion

Next Steps – Do Not Miss Out -

Please note this is a realistically priced property and is likely going to create a fair amount of buying interest. If you're interested in buying this property, we'd urge you to contact us immediately to avoid losing out.

Please note this is a non-refundable exclusivity fee in addition to the purchase price.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; 6: No persons in the employment of The OPA has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. No services, fixtures, fittings or appliances, including central heating, have been tested by the Agent at the time of printing. All references to parts of the fabric, material, decoration, external or internal features or grounds of the property are made without any warranty as to their conditions or effectiveness. Where definite checks have been made, such results will be made clear at the appropriate place in the particulars of sale. Every effort has been made by the Agents to obtain accurate information from the correct sources. However, intending purchasers and other readers are asked to make their own arrangements regarding verification of any statements expressed in these particulars of sale.

“Please be advised that this property may have been owned by the current seller for under six months, or the seller may have the exclusive right to sell the property. If you require any further clarification, please speak to a representative of The OPA.”

Any reference to, or use of any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

In accordance with Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 an interest is declared in that the vendor of the property is a relative of a Partner of The Online Property Agency Ltd

Misrepresentation Act 1967: The OPA for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not amount to, nor amount to any part of, an offer or contract. (2) None of the statements contained in these particulars should be relied on as statements or representations of fact, therefore all prospective purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.