Listed for £575,000
September 27, 2024
A charming four-bedroom period property located on the outskirts of Worcester. The home features an expansive living and dining room flooded with natural light from bay windows as well as a sizeable cellar, currently being utilised as a games room, creating a wonderful and spacious family home.
The living room
The inviting living room is bathed in natural light, thanks to a large bay window overlooking the front of the property. At its heart, a built-in fireplace with original marble surround adds warmth and character, creating a cosy atmosphere, as well as seamless access through an archway to the dining room.
The dining area
The dining room is a generously sized and elegant space, ideal for formal gatherings and dinners. A large bay window fills the room with natural light, while a charming white marble fireplace provides warmth and ambiance, making it perfect for cosy evening as well.
The kitchen
The kitchen benefits from an abundance of cupboard space, with units finished in traditional oak, as well as granite countertops with tiled splash backs, an electric hob and a Belfast sink for culinary endeavours.
The breakfast room
Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room provides an additional seating area for family meals. The area benefits from built-in shelving and original pantry cupboards, as well as a Falcon oven and hob with extractor fan above, creating another space within the home to cook and eat.
The boot room
Along the hallway is a well-appointed utility space and boot room, filled with natural light and offering direct access to the garden and patio. The room includes plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, ensuring convenience for daily tasks. Additionally, a cloakroom WC is thoughtfully integrated into the space, making it a highly functional and practical area for everyday homeowner needs.
The office
At the rear of the property lies an expansive reception room, currently serving as an office. Featuring stone flooring and triple-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light, this versatile room offers endless possibilities and enhances the overall appeal and flexibility of this spacious family home.
The cellar & games room
Located on the lower ground floor, the spacious cellar offers three distinct areas, each with its own purpose. One section is currently utilized as a games room, benefitting from natural light through a window, while another serves as a charming wine cellar. The third area remains vacant, providing ample opportunity for additional storage or versatile use within the home.
The landing
Ascending the staircase from the hallway, you are greeted by a spacious galleried landing that provides access to all four bedrooms and the shower room, offering a sense of openness and flow throughout the upper floor.
Bedroom one
Bedroom one is a spacious double room with views overlooking the front of the property. The space benefits from dual aspect windows which flood the space with natural light, as well as a convenient en suite providing ultimate privacy.
Bedroom one en suite
Bedroom one also benefits from a well-appointed en suite. The room features a free-standing rolltop bath and a washbasin to ensure ultimate privacy and functionality.
Bedroom two
Bedroom two is another well-sized double room overlooking the front of the property. The space benefits from built-in shelving units for personal belongings, as well as a fireplace set within a stone mantle, which highlights the timeless character and charm of this property.
Bedrooms three & four
Completing the accommodation are bedrooms three and four. Bedroom three is another generously sized double room which benefits from a built-in cupboard unit and a washbasin. Bedroom four is a unique room designed across two levels. The mezzanine area above offers the perfect spot for a playroom or additional storage, while the lower level comfortably accommodates a single bed, making it an ideal children’s bedroom or nursery.
The shower room
Situated between bedroom two and four, the tiled shower room is equipped with a walk-in shower cubicle with a built-in seat, a Victorian WC and a washbasin offering both comfort and practicality.
The garden
The rear garden offers a spacious patio area, beautifully adorned with wisteria, creating a tranquil and private oasis. The patio leads to a generously sized off-street parking area, conveniently located opposite the office, making the space versatile for both leisure and practicality. Additionally, a rear door provides easy access to the garden from the side of the property, enhancing the overall functionality and convenience of the outdoor area.
St Johns, located on the west side of Worcester, is a well-connected suburb known for its convenient access to both city amenities and the countryside. The area offers a wide range of local amenities, including a variety of shops, supermarkets, independent cafés and popular pubs. Cripplegate Park and Pitmaston Park are nearby, providing green spaces for leisure and recreation. For fitness enthusiasts, there is a local sports centre offering various activities.
St Johns is home to several well-regarded schools, including Pitmaston Primary School, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary and the respected Christopher Whitehead Language College. Worcester also boasts excellent independent schools like King’s School Worcester and Royal Grammar School, both within easy reach.
Transport links in St Johns are excellent, with regular bus services to Worcester city centre and surrounding areas. Worcester’s two train stations, provide direct services to Birmingham, London and other major cities. The suburb also benefits from convenient road links to the M5 motorway, making it an ideal location for commuters.
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
Council tax band E
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.
The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.
The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.
Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.
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