4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Sorrel Drive, Kingsbury B78

The property



Tenure: Freehold



EPC Band: Awaiting Report ** Council Tax Band: B

Introduction & Exterior

Located on a popular development in Kingsbury, this fabulous extended home will prove popular to larger families looking for a long term move to this sought after village. Originally built as a two-bedroom semi, the owners have spared no expense on a double extension that adds two further bedrooms, a garage and an outstanding kitchen.

Beginning with the exterior, the house is set back from Sorrel Drive behind a full-width block-paved driveway that offers comfortable off-road parking for two cars, and space for a third. This precedes a garage that has double opening doors to provide storage for another car if desired. At present the current owners have is set out with racking for further internal storage, which is ideal for anyone running a business or having a specific outdoor hobby like fishing or golf.

At the rear of the garden is a generous garden that is a blank canvass for the next family to landscape. There is a large shed positioned to the far corner and tall wooden fencing to maintain privacy. With vegetation and a park to the rear, viewers will be delighted to note that the garden isn’t overlooked.

Ground Floor



Guests enter from the front via an entrance porch that is ample for removing coats and shoes. A second secure door opens to a short hallway that has the staircase rising to the first floor immediately ahead and a door to the right for the lounge.

This is more than just a lounge... The whole ground floor is open plan to include, firstly, the large lounge with dining to the rear, and an opening through to an outstanding kitchen. The kitchen goes way past the original length of the house to include a high vaulted ceiling at the far end with skylight window for extra light. It’s worth noting at this point that all external windows and doors are double glazed.

The kitchen features a stylish hi-gloss suite that is fitted around the rear three walls and includes a breakfast bar to the front. Clear spaces are available for a range oven, American-style fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer (as depicted in the photos), with an integrated dishwasher in place below the draining board of the one-and-a-half-bowl sink. At the front of the kitchen is a personnel door opening to the kitchen.

Returning to the lounge, this extremely long space was the entire ground floor of the original build and therefore comfortably fits a large sofa suite with family dining table. A set of French doors at the rear open to the garden and, almost opposite these, there is a handy storage cupboard built into the underneath of the staircase.

First Floor



Viewers make their way upstairs to find a lovely landing that has an abundance of wall space for family photography and artwork, if desired. Above the landing is a hatch to a well-insulated loft space. The walkway forms the shape of a right angle as it provides access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom. Also, there is air conditioning on the first floor landing which is of huge benefit in the summer months.

Viewers will be delighted to see that all four bedrooms are doubles and can comfortably fit a double bed and have recesses for wardrobe furniture. Bedroom one, located at the front of the double extension, includes a built-in sliding door wardrobe.

The family bathroom comprises of a long bathtub with shower fitted above, as well as a curtain. The suite is completed by a toilet and pedestal wash basin. A deep linen cupboard in the bathroom provides more handy storage.

Nb – room sizes are shown at the bottom of the page.



Transport links

Commuters will be delighted with how easy it is to access both the M42 (for Birmingham & beyond) and Tamworth from this home by utilising the nearby A51 Tamworth Road.

Bus Stops are found on the A51, a short walk from the property. Routes are available to Tamworth Town Centre as well as a morning route to Birmingham.



Schools & amenities

Kingsbury village has both a respected primary school and secondary school within close walking range of this home, the latter of the two specialising in Science and Mathematics. Being the only schools in the local area, being within catchment should be straightforward however it is always recommended to check with the local authority first.

Nearby amenities include a Co-op convenience store and further local shops nearby on the Tamworth Road. A 15-minute walk past the lovely Kingsbury Church leads to Kingsbury Water Park, or alternatively a 5-minute drive to the main entrance of the park. Once there you will find jet skiers and model boaters, whilst the parks extensive narrow gauge railway remains very popular.



Room sizes



Ground Floor



Lounge with Dining: 23’5 x 10’8 (plus recess)



Kitchen: 19’6 x 8’0



Garage: 17’8 x 8’10



First Floor



Bedroom One: 13’8 (plus wardrobe) x 7’9



Bedroom Two: 14’0 x 8’9 (narrowing to 5’9)



Bedroom Three: 11’6 (into recess) x 8’4 (maximum)

Bedroom Four: 13’11 (into recess) x 7’3

Family Bathroom: 6’10 x 6’10 (both maximum)

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