Whittington Road
Worcester
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2
4
- Extensive and versatile family home
- Astonishing views towards the Malvern Hills
- Exciting opportunity to remodel and update
- Modern kitchen with appliances
- Utility room
- Snug
- Five spacious double bedrooms
- Workshop with stores
- Ample driveway parking and carport
- Mature gardens
Guide price
3330 sq. ft.
Tenant Info01905 734 734
Please quote reference number AHA240014
Discover a deceivingly spacious and versatile home with far-reaching views towards the Malvern Hills.
- Extensive and versatile family home
- Astonishing views towards the Malvern Hills
- Exciting opportunity to remodel and update
- Modern kitchen with appliances
- Utility room
- Snug
- Five spacious double bedrooms
- Workshop with stores
- Ample driveway parking and carport
- Mature gardens
This home epitomises the age-old adage ‘don’t judge a book by its cover.’ What may seem like a modest bungalow at first glance unfolds into a spacious family residence spanning multiple levels. With over 60 years under the current owner’s care, the house reflects a blend of modern updates and retained original charm. Offering immense potential for remodelling and updating, this property presents an exciting opportunity for its next owner.
The sitting room offers panoramic views, complemented by a formal dining room ideal for hosting gatherings. The kitchen boasts modern amenities, while the five double bedrooms provide ample space and comfort, serviced by a well-equipped bathroom and a shower room. Additional rooms such as the study and snug offer versatility, alongside practical additions like a utility room, pantry, cloakroom and lean-to.
Outside, the rear garden enchants with its patio, lawns and wildlife-friendly area against the stunning backdrop of views towards the Malvern Hills. Ample driveway parking, a carport and a useful workshop complete the package.
Driveway
At the front of the property lies a spacious garden with a lengthy driveway, bordered by a mature hedge. A carport leads to a functional workshop, featuring two windows and a door providing access to two storage rooms at the back.
Entrance Hallway
Upon entering through the enclosed porch, you are welcomed into a generous hallway with tiled flooring, beamed ceilings and access to various rooms. The sitting room is effortlessly connected through open plan access.
Sitting Room
A luminous sitting room with character beams and a rustic fireplace embraced by a grand stone surround. Ample windows and patio doors offer panoramic views over the garden towards the Malvern Hills. Extend your experience outdoors under the retractable canopy on the adjacent patio. Seamlessly connected, the sitting room flows into the dining room and a wooden staircase provides access to both the upper and lower levels.
Dining Room
This substantial formal dining room exudes elegance and sophistication whilst being sizeable enough to accommodate a sizeable table.
Two windows, including a spacious walk-in bay window, adorn the room, creating an ideal setting for dining and entertaining.
Kitchen
Accessible from the dining room and a side lobby, the kitchen features modern units with ample workspace and fantastic views from its window. Integrated appliances such as a double eye-level oven, hob and extractor fan add modern convenience. Tiled flooring and walls complement its sleek design. The side lobby also leads to a convenient cloakroom, with comprises a washbasin, low-level WC and a front- facing obscure-glazed window. Furthermore, a useful utility room houses the boiler and units, with plumbing for a washing machine under the countertop.
Snug
Step into a charming snug that balances brightness and cosiness flawlessly. Featuring a wooden ceiling and an inviting exposed brick wall, this room exudes character and warmth. Dual aspect windows flood the area with natural light, while quality wooden flooring adds a touch of elegance. During the summer months, patio doors seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living.
Bedrooms One and Two
Stairs from the first floor lead to a half landing, where two bedrooms are accessible. Both boast breath-taking views and built-in wardrobes, which offer ample storage.
Bedroom Three
This versatile room, currently utilised as an art room, offers endless possibilities as the perfect bedroom space in this charming property. The room boasts dual aspect windows, recessed ceiling lights and a built-in wardrobe.
Bedrooms Four and Five
Accessed from the hallway off the dining room, bedroom four boasts a built-in wardrobe and ample floor space for additional freestanding furniture. The fifth bedroom is accessed from its own staircase and boasts ample floor space for freestanding furniture, as well as access to the loft and eaves storage.
Bathroom and Shower Room
This exceptional property offers the convenience of both a bathroom and a separate shower room, providing unparalleled comfort and functionality for its residents. Both encompass tiled walls and flooring, a low-level WC, washbasins set atop vanity units and glazed windows. The bathroom features a panelled bath with shower over, whereas the shower room features a spacious shower cubicle.
Gardens and Grounds
The rear garden features a patio boasting breathtaking views, alongside lawns, mature trees and a rewilded area thoughtfully crafted as a haven for wildlife. There is also a lean-to, which is also accessible from the utility room and features a sink unit.
Mains gas, electricity and water. Broadband is available at this property.
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, equivalent to 0.5% of the accepted offer unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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 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.
Tenant information
Permitted payments (inc vat)
- Rent
- Holding deposit equivalent to one weeks rent
- Security deposit equivelent to 5 weeks rent (6 if annual rent is £50,000+)
- Utilities
Default charges
- Replacement keys and other security devices - charged at cost of replacement(s)
- Rent arrears - 3% above the Bank of England base rate
Other possible charges
- Novation of contract (where a tenancy is ended in place of another one following a change of tenant) - £50
- Variation of contract (for example, change of rent date) - £50
- Change of sharer - £50 per tenant
- Surrender of tenancy - tenant liable to pay the rent for the whole period (within reason) as well as landlord costs of re-letting the property as detailed on our landlord fee schedule
Company Lets (Non Housing Act Tenancies)
- £250 per application to include referencing and legal paperwork
- Security deposit equivalent to 6 weeks rent
- Default charges, pet charges and other possible charges as listed above may apply
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