# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (B76 1RG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 HARVINGTON WAY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS B76 1RG | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 108 m² | | Last sold | £473,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £584/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,543 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0190-7247-0222-8296-3023) ## Description ***SEARCHES PAID FOR*** An excellent opportunity to purchase this deceptively spacious, most impressive family home, holding intriguing opportunity for re-development and / or conversion. Set within a sought-after, enviable position in Walmley, close to well-regarded schooling, local shopping amenities and facilities are accessible on foot via Walmley high street and a plethora of daily essentials are obtainable, including a vibrant social scene. Readily available bus services provide commuter links to wider surrounding towns and cities. Complimented by gas central heating and PVC double glazing (both where specified), the imposing family home offers a wealth of scope for modernisation for its prospective buyer and briefly comprises; Entrance hall, attractive family lounge with sliding doors to a rear garden / sitting room, double doors open from the lounge to a dining room with single door opening to a considerable fitted breakfast kitchen, a sitting room leads to garage having laundry off, and the ground floor accommodation is completed by a guest cloakroom / WC. To the first floor are four good-sized bedrooms, three of which are double in size & the master benefitting from en-suite shower room, and all bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. Externally, a block paved drive gives access to the property and mature shrubs are set behind lawn. To the rear, a paved patio with raised garden bedding leads to lawn. Mature shrubs and bushes line the perimeters, with access being gained back into the property via laundry, rear sitting room / garden room, dining room and kitchen. To fully appreciate the accommodation on offer, its opportunity for re-development and conversion (subject to necessary planning permissions), we highly recommend internal inspection. Council Tax Band F and EPC Rating C. ENTRANCE HALL: Doors radiate to a guest cloakroom / WC, sitting room, lounge and kitchen, radiator, stairs off to first floor FAMILY LOUNGE: 15’8 x 13’1: Sliding aluminium doors open to conservatory, windows to side, radiator, double doors open to dining room and door to hall REAR SITTING ROOM / GARDEN ROOM: 13’2 x 12’1: PVC double glazed sliding doors to rear, having windows to side, radiator, sliding doors open to lounge DINING ROOM: 12’5 x 8’6: PVC double glazed patio door to rear, windows to side, double doors open to lounge, single glazed door opens to kitchen, and radiator FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 17’3 x 8’5: PVC double glazed windows to fore and to side, having a door giving access to rear, matching wall and base units with integrated fridge and oven, recess for dishwasher, roll-edged work surfaces with four ring gas hob and extractor canopy over, dual bowl sink drainer unit, tiled splashbacks and floors, obscure door to dining room and door to hall, radiator SITTING ROOM: 16’9 x 7’3: PVC double glazed bow window to fore, radiator, door to hall and door to garage LAUNDRY: 12’4 x 7’9: PVC double glazed window to rear with door to side, matching wall and base units with recesses for washing machine and dryer, roll-edged work surfaces with stainless steel sink drainer unit, radiator and door to garage GUEST CLOAKROOM / WC: PVC double glazed obscure window to fore, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, radiator, tiled splashbacks and door to hall STAIRS & LANDING: PVC double glazed window to side, doors radiate to four bedrooms, bathroom and storage BEDROOM ONE: 13’0 x 10’2: PVC double glazed window to rear, radiator, fitted wardrobes and matching dressing table, door to landing and to: ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: PVC double glazed obscure window to side, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and step-in shower cubicle with glazed bi-folding door, tiled splashbacks and floor, radiator and door to bedroom BEDROOM TWO: 11’4 x 10’1: PVC double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator and door to landing BEDROOM THREE: 10’3 x 9’5 (max): PVC double glazed window to fore, radiator and door to landing BEDROOM FOUR: 8’1 x 7’4: PVC double glazed window to fore, radiator and door to landing FAMILY BATHROOM: PVC double glazed obscure window to fore, white suite comprising bath, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC, tiled splashbacks and floor, radiator and door to landing REAR GARDEN: A paved patio leads to raised borders, mature shrubs and bushes line the perimeters, with access being gained back into the property via doors to utility, conservatory, dining room and kitchen GARAGE: 18’11 x 7’10:(Please check the suitability for your own vehicle use) Up and over garage door to fore, door to utility and to sitting room ## Property Photos - ![1](/listings/photos/140484776/256592) - 1 - ![2](/listings/photos/140484776/256593) - 2 - ![3](/listings/photos/140484776/256594) - 3 - ![4](/listings/photos/140484776/256595) - 4 - ![7](/listings/photos/140484776/256596) - 7 - ![8](/listings/photos/140484776/256597) - 8 - ![10](/listings/photos/140484776/256598) - 10 - ![11](/listings/photos/140484776/256599) - 11 - ![12](/listings/photos/140484776/256600) - 12 - ![13](/listings/photos/140484776/256601) - 13 - ![15](/listings/photos/140484776/256602) - 15 - ![16](/listings/photos/140484776/256603) - 16 - ![18](/listings/photos/140484776/256604) - 18 - ![17](/listings/photos/140484776/256605) - 17 - ![20](/listings/photos/140484776/256606) - 20 - ![19](/listings/photos/140484776/256607) - 19 - ![24](/listings/photos/140484776/256608) - 24 - ![21](/listings/photos/140484776/256609) - 21 - ![22](/listings/photos/140484776/256610) - 22 ## Floorplans - ![2D.jpg](/listings/photos/140484776/256611) - 2D.jpg - ![3D.jpg](/listings/photos/140484776/256612) - 3D.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/140484776/256613) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #11230735 - **Address:** 3 Harvington Way, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B76 1RG - **Certificate Issued:** 28/09/2015 - **Work Completed:** 05/08/2015 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 HARVINGTON WAY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1RG | £473,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 14 HARVINGTON WAY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1RG | £533,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached | | 45 MONKSPATH, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2RX | £528,500 | 08/08/2023 | Detached | | 2 SHOTTERY CLOSE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2WS | £435,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 THE BRAMBLES, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1NF | £566,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 14 HIDCOTE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SE | £450,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 6 KINVER CROFT, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SF | £545,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 8 HIDCOTE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SA | £480,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | 6 LEDBURY WAY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1EH | £500,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 34 HIDCOTE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SB | £575,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | 11 HIDCOTE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 1SA | £415,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 71 FOX HOLLIES ROAD, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2RN | £930,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | 6 MONKSPATH, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2RX | £350,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | | 5 GUYS CLIFFE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2QE | £335,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached | | 7 GUYS CLIFFE AVENUE, SUTTON COLDFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B76 2QE | £317,500 | 12/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £533,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £494,385 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £437,848 (23 Detached, B76, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Birmingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £977/mo - **Realistic:** £1,086/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,195/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Birmingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Water Mill Crescent, B76 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Monks Kirby Road, B76 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Pitts Farm Road, B24 | £1,250/mo | 4 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,683/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-354/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,583/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.1% - **10y growth:** 15.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Birmingham; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 16.2% - **10y growth (index):** 52.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)