Grosmont Avenue, Worcester, WR4 325,000, Freehold

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1 Grosmont Avenue, Worcester, WR4 325,000, Freehold ***NO CHAIN***Located within the district of Berkeley Heywood, in the sought-after area of Warndon Villages, sits Grosmont Avenue. Located approximately two and a half miles from Worcester City Centre, this spacious, immaculately presented five bedroomed detached family home is ideally placed in a quiet area and away from the main roads, yet is close to all transport links. The property was built around Many improvements have been undertaken to the property including newly fitted kitchen, bathroom and en-suite, plus several new, fully fitted carpets and blinds. The Worcester Bosch boiler and living flame gas fire have also been recently replaced. EstatesDirect.com, St Mary s Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1HB, , info@estatesdirect.com,

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4 Long Description ***NO CHAIN***Located within the district of Berkeley Heywood, in the sought-after area of Warndon Villages, sits Grosmont Avenue. Located approximately two and a half miles from Worcester City Centre, this spacious, immaculately presented five bedroomed detached family home is ideally placed in a quiet area and away from the main roads, yet is close to all transport links. The property was built around Many improvements have been undertaken to the property including newly fitted kitchen, bathroom and en-suite, plus several new, fully fitted carpets and blinds. The Worcester Bosch boiler and living flame gas fire have also been recently replaced. The property is ideally placed for motorway links with the M5 (junction 6) being less than half a mile away. There is also a local regular bus service covering the area. The nearest railway station is Shrub Hill railway station about two miles away. The local area boasts a variety of leisure facilities including pubs, restaurants and fast food outlets. Major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsburys and the newly built Lidl at the retail park are nearby. There are many other local shops within the locality and also two retail shopping parks with famous name brands within easy reach from the property. A good choice of educational facilities and options are available within the area, including Nursery Schools, Primary Schools (Lyppard Grange Primary School 600 yards) and High Schools. (Tudor Grange Academy 1.7 miles - Nunnery Wood High School 1.9 miles) Sports grounds, parks and other recreational facilities such as the Worcester Country Park are nearby, along with a local golf course. Medical practices, doctor s surgeries, opticians, dentists are within easy reach and veterinary facilities are available at the nearby retail park. The property is close to the Worcester Royal Hospital (approximately one mile away.) Benefitting from a gas fired central heating system, a recently added Worcester Bosch Greenstar boiler and double glazed windows throughout. The property benefits from a spacious living room area with access to the dining room with further access to the conservatory. There are five good sized bedrooms. Two of the five bedrooms have built in wardrobes, and the master bedroom also boasts an en-suite. A good size new, fully fitted kitchen with appliances and an adjoining utility room with access to the rear garden and to the integral garage. There is also a useful downstairs cloakroom. Outside to the front of the property there is a tarmacadam driveway with space for off road parking for two vehicles, hedged and wall perimeter to the side of the property. At the front lies a lawn area with shrubs and plants bordering the property, a single integral garage with up and over door and gated side access to the rear of the property. To the rear is a private wall-enclosed south-facing garden, which has an array of shrubs and plants plus a lawn, a paved seating area, barbeque area and an outside tap. The conservatory sits on the rear of the house allowing views over the rear garden. You approach the property via the driveway which in turn leads to the front Composite entrance door. On approach to the front door we enter under an open storm porch. There is outside lighting to the front elevation. We enter into the property through a paneled metal composite door glazed with feature leaded design and inset stained motifs and into: Entrance Hall Painted walls, decorative dado rail, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, ceiling point, smoke alarm, room thermostat, burglar alarm, CO alarm, stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard and doors leading to: Head Office, , info@estatesdirect.com,

5 Downstairs cloakroom: 1.09m x 1.75m Two piece white modern and contemporary cloakroom suite, comprising of a white hand-wash basin with mixer tap set into a vanity storage unit, modern white low level closed coupled WC, white upvc double glazed window with mock Georgian bars and with obscure glass overlooking front aspect, painted walls, ceramic tiles above basin, ceramic tiled flooring, ceiling point and wall mounted radiator. Living room: 3.35m x 4.92m into bay Three wall lights, painted walls, feature papered wall, decorative coving, new fully fitted carpet, two wall mounted radiators, white upvc double glazed three sided bay window with mock Georgian bars to the top, lights overlooking front of property, new blinds, featured painted wooden fire surround with conglomerate marble back and hearth with recently fitted gas inset fire and wooden Georgian style glazed French doors leading into: Dining Room: 2.85m x 3.23m Ceiling point, two wall lights, painted walls, feature papered wall, decorative coving, wooden laminate flooring, wall-mounted radiator with thermostatic valves, door leading to kitchen and double glazed aluminium sliding patio door leading to: Conservatory: 2.88m x 3.04m Edwardian style white upvc conservatory built on a dwarf wall with exposed brickwork, polycarbonate roof with roof vent, outward opening upvc French doors leading to rear garden, ceiling light, radiator with thermostatic valve, and ceramic tiled flooring. Kitchen: (with appliances supplied): 3.63m x 3.23m Ceiling point, white upvc double glazed window overlooking rear garden, new white high gloss fitted base and wall units with silver coloured handles and rolled-top contrasting work surfaces. Ceramic splash back tiles, painted walls, space for free standing cooker, stainless steel modern and contemporary designed overhead canopy hood, plumbed-in dishwasher, fridge, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, ceramic tiled floor, door to hallway and door to: Utility Room: 1.64m x 3.2m Ceiling point, ceramic tiled floor, painted walls, Ceramic splash back tiles, radiator, new white high gloss fitted base units to match kitchen units, with contrasting work surface, one and half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbed for washing machine, recently fitted Worcester Bosch Greenstar Ri boiler with programmer, extractor fan, space for an American style fridge/freezer, upvc double glazed half panel door leading to rear patio seating area, upvc double glazed window overlooking side aspect and door leading into the integral single garage incorporating consumer unit, ceiling light and up and over door. New Carpet on stairs from hall to first floor: Landing Painted walls, two ceiling points, loft hatch with built in loft ladder to access the loft space which is half boarded and contains a light. Smoke alarm, new fully fitted carpeted flooring, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder with thermostat and with storage space, doors leading to: Bathroom 2.1m x 1.97m Ceramic tiled walls, painted walls, ceiling point, white upvc double glazed window with obscure glazing overlooking rear aspect, ceramic tiled flooring, new, modern and contemporary three piece white fitted bathroom suite consisting of shaped shower bath, with mixer shower and glass over-bath screen, low level closed couple WC, white pedestal hand-wash basin with mixer tap, extractor vent, wall mounted radiator and a decorative wall mirror. Bedroom (1): Front (master): 3.4m x 3.35m Painted walls, radiator with thermostatic valve, white upvc double glazed window with mock Georgian bars overlooking front aspect, large built-in wardrobe, new fully fitted carpet floor and ceiling point. Door leading to: En-Suite: 2.44m x1.34m Ceramic tiled walls, painted walls, ceiling point, white upvc double glazed window with obscure glazing overlooking side aspect, ceramic tiled flooring, new, modern and contemporary two piece white fitted Head Office, , info@estatesdirect.com,

6 suite consisting of low level closed couple WC, white pedestal hand-wash basin with mixer tap, walk in shower cubicle with shower tray and mixer shower, extractor vent and a wall mounted radiator. Bedroom (2): 2.70m x 3.76m Painted walls, radiator with thermostatic valve, built in wardrobe, white upvc double glazed window with mock Georgian bars overlooking front aspect, new blinds, fully fitted carpeted floor and a ceiling point. Bedroom (3): 3.41m x 2.94m Painted walls, ceiling point, radiator with thermostatic valve, white upvc double glazed window overlooking rear garden and new fully fitted carpeted flooring. Bedroom (4): 2.66m x 3.37m Painted walls, ceiling point, fully fitted carpet flooring, wall mounted radiator with thermostatic valve, and white upvc double glazed window overlooking rear garden, new blinds. Bedroom (5): 2.036m x 2.86m Painted walls, radiator with thermostatic valve, white upvc double glazed window with mock Georgian bars overlooking front aspect, fully fitted carpeted floor and a ceiling point. The property benefits from the availability of a super-fast broadband network connection. General Information: Whilst we do our best to produce fair, accurate and reliable sales particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, please contact our head office and we will be pleased to provide you with any further information, especially if you are planning to travel to visit the property. Energy Performance Certificate: Full EPC reports are available from EstatesDirect.com Ltd upon request. Measurements: All quoted room sizes are approximate and intended for general guidance. You are advised to verify all measurements of the property carefully. Tenure: We understand the property is offered for sale FREEHOLD. Fixtures and Fittings: All items not specifically mentioned within these details are to be excluded from the sale. Services: Any mention of services/appliances within these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order. We have not tested these or any equipment in the property. Lettings: If you would like to let your property out, or alternatively rent a property from us, contact our head office on to discuss your requirements. EstatesDirect.com Ltd will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. Head Office, , info@estatesdirect.com,

7 Energy Performance Certificate 4, Grosmont Avenue WORCESTER WR4 0RD Dwelling Type: Detached house Date of Assessment: 26/03/2008 Date of Certificate: 26/03/2008 Reference Number: Total Floor Area: 131 m² This home's performance is rated in terms of energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions. 2 Energy Efficiency Rating Environmental Impact (CO ) Rating 2 Current Potential Current Potential Very energy efficient - lower running costs Very environmentally friendly - lower CO 2 emissions (92-100) (92-100) (81-91) (81-91) (69-80) (69-80) (55-68) (55-68) (39-54) (39-54) (21-38) (21-38) (1-20) (1-20) Not energy efficient - higher running costs England & Wales EU Directive 2002/91/EC The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be. Not environmentally friendly - higher CO 2 emissions England & Wales EU Directive 2002/91/EC The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment. Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions and fuel costs of this home 2 Current Potential Energy Use 230 kwh/m² per year 185 kwh/m² per year Carbon dioxide emissions 5.0 tonnes per year 4.1 tonnes per year Lighting 114 per year 57 per year Heating 467 per year 421 per year Hot water 136 per year 100 per year Based on standardised assumptions about occupancy, heating patterns and geographical location, the above table provides an indication of how much it will cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to this home. The fuel costs only take into account the cost of fuel and not any associated service, maintenance or safety inspection. This certificate has been provided for comparitive purposes only and enables one home to be compared with another. Always check the date the certificate was issued, because fuel prices can increase over time and energy saving recommendations will evolve. To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures. Remember to look for the energy saving recommended logo when buying energy-efficient products. It's a quick and easy way to identify the most energy-efficient products on the market. For advice on how to take action and to find out about offers available to help make your home more energy efficient, call or visit Page 1 of 5

8 4, Grosmont Avenue, WORCESTER, WR4 0RD 26/03/2008 RRN: Energy Performance Certificate About this document The Energy Performance Certificate for this dwelling was produced following an energy assessment undertaken by a qualified assessor, accredited by Northgate Information Solutions, to a scheme authorised by the Goverment. This certificate was produced using RdSAP 2005 assessment methodology and has been produced under the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations A copy of the certificate has been lodged on a national register. Assessors accreditation number: Assessors name: Company name/trading name: Address: NGIS Darren Richard Fyles Energy Reports and Surveys Limited Unit 2 The Oaks Office Park,Stanney Mill Lane,Little Stanney,Ellesmere Port,CH2 4HY Phone number: Fax number: address: Related party disclosure: EPC@ers-uk.com If you have a complaint or wish to confirm that the certificate is genuine Details of the assessor and the relevant accreditation scheme are on the certificate. You can get contact details of the accreditation scheme from our website at together with details of their procedures for confirming authenticity of a certificate and for making a complaint. About the building's performance rating The ratings on the certificate provide a measure of the buildings overall energy efficiency and its environmental impact, calculated in accordance with a national methodology that takes into account factors such as insulation, heating and hot water systems, ventilation and fuels used. The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band E (rating 46). Not all buildings are used in the same way, so energy ratings use 'standard occupancy' assumptions which may be different from the specific way you use your building. Different methods of calculation are used for homes and for other building types. Details can be found at Buildings that are more energy efficient use less energy, save money and help protect the environment. A building with a rating of 100 would cost almost nothing to heat and light and would cause almost no carbon emissions. The potential ratings in the certificate describe how close this building could get to 100 if all the cost effective recommended improvements were implemented. About the impact of buildings on the environment One of the biggest contributors to global warming is carbon dioxide. The way we use energy in buildings causes emissions of carbon. The energy we use for heating, lighting and power in homes produces over a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions and other buildings produce a further one-sixth. The average household causes about 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Adopting the recommendations in this report can reduce and protect the environment. You should reduce emissions even more by switching to renewable energy sources. In addition there are many simple everyday measures that will save money, improve comfort and reduce the impact on the environment, such as: Check that your heating system theromstat is not set too high (in a home, 21ºC in the living room is suggested) and use you the timer to ensure that you only heat the building when necessary. Make sure your hot water is not too hot - a cylinder thermostat need not normally be higher than 60ºC. Turn off lights when not needed and do not leave appliances on standby. Remember not to leave chargers (e.g. for mobile phones) turned on when you are not using them. Visit the Goverment's website at to: Find how to confirm the authenticity of an energy performance certificate Find how to make a complaint about a certificate or the assessor who produced it Learn more about the national register where this certificate has been lodged Learn more about energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption Page 2 of 5

9 Recommended measures to improve the home's energy performance 4, Grosmont Avenue WORCESTER WR4 0RD Date of Certificate: 26/03/2008 Reference Number: Summary of this home's energy performance related features The following is an assessment of the key individual elements that have an impact on this home's performace rating. Each element is assessed against the following scale: Very poor / Poor / Average / Good / Very good Element Walls Description Current Performance Energy Efficiency Environmental Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) Good Good Roof Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation Good Good Floor Solid, 25 mm insulation (assumed) - - Windows Fully double glazed Average Average Main Heating Boiler and radiators, mains gas Good Good Main Heating Controls Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs Average Average Secondary Heating Room heaters, mains gas - - Hot Water From main system Good Good Lighting No low energy lighting Very poor Very poor Current energy efficiency rating D 66 Current environmental impact (CO2 ) rating D 62 Page 3 of 5

10 4, Grosmont Avenue, WORCESTER, WR4 0RD Recommendations 26/03/2008 RRN: Recommendations All the measures below are cost effective. The performance ratings after improvement listed below are cumulative, that is they assume the improvements have been installed in the order that they appear in the table. Lower cost measures (up to 500) Typical savings per year Performance ratings after improvement Energy efficiency Environmental Impact 1 Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets 44 D 68 D 63 Sub-total 44 Higher cost measures 2 Replace boiler with Band A condensing boiler 88 C 73 C 69 Total 132 Potential energy efficiency rating C 73 Potential environmental impact (CO 2) rating C 69 Further measures to achieve even higher standards The further measures listed below should be considered in addition to those already specified if aiming for the highest possible standards for this home. 3 Solar photovoltaics panels, 25% of roof area 59 C 76 C 72 Enhanced energy efficiency rating Enhanced environmental impact (CO 2 ) rating C 76 C 72 Improvements to the energy efficiency and environmental impact ratings will usually be in step with each other. However, they can sometimes diverge because reduced energy costs are not always accompanied by a reduced carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions. Page 4 of 5

11 4, Grosmont Avenue, WORCESTER, WR4 0RD Recommendations 26/03/2008 RRN: About the cost effective measures to improve this home's performance ratings Low cost measures (typically up to 500 each) These measures are relatively inexpensive and are worth tackling first. Some of them may be installed as DIY projects. DIY is not always straightforward, and sometimes there are health and safety risks, so take advice from an energy advisor before carrying out DIY improvements. 1 Low energy lighting Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Higher cost measures (typically over 500 each) 2 Band A condensing boiler A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. About the further measures to achieve even higher standards 3 Photovoltaics A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers and any grant that may be available. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Page 5 of 5