13 May 2008: This weeks eclectic mix of homes for sale includes a period family home near to 100 acres of green space, an outstanding dormer bungalow and a house that belonged to the Earl of Dudley’s estate.

This well-proportioned family home at 74 Rathbone Road, Smethwick, offers huge potential for further improvement, and is close to 100 acres of green space at nearby Warley Woods.

Inside there’s an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, sitting room, inner hall with understairs store, three bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and a family bathroom. Outside, there’s a pleasant rear garden, an outbuilding with WC and useful store.

Offers around £225,000 through Taylors on (0121) 434 4345.