2 Bedroom Flat For Sale   |   Harrison Close, Powick, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4QD   |    £275,000 Sold

Summary

INTRODUCTION

'This elegant and stylish 2nd floor apartment took my breath away. I love the location, the truly spectacular views from every window, the fact that you can move in and not have to lift a finger, that the modern fully fitted kitchen is less than two years old and that it faces south to let the sunlight pour in. There is a LIFT up to the apartment and a total of only 8 homes; two per floor'

DESCRIPTION

ChocolateBox are proud to be selling this luxurious apartment located at the exclusive Barrington Grange. A beautiful, historic and elegant building dating back to the mid 1800's but converted to a select collection of townhouses and apartments twenty years ago.

As you approach the building one is struck by the grand facade, attractive front gardens, wide open space and the serenity. You just know this bodes well!

This beautiful, elegant and historic home deserves to be viewed. The period architecture, decorative windows, impressive features, and a sophisticated living that you very rarely find hence their continuing popularity.

Situated off a pleasant and light hallway (15'3 x 3'7) you will find a fabulous, open plan living area including a sleek, handleless, light grey kitchen (15'0 x 9'10) with granite worktop, top of the range integrated appliances with marvellous garden and countryside views from the kitchen sink. The sun filled room is well complemented with a comfortable and cozy sitting area (15'0 x 11'11), plus a separate dining room (13'4 x 11'8) with family table large enough to easily seat six adults. A classy living area, beautifully decorated, naturally light and bright with large wooden sash windows and stunning green views towards the Malvern Hills. With a south facing aspect the sunlight is allowed to flood in!

At the end of the hallway is the main bedroom (12'3 x 10'6) complete with a fully tiled, white, en suite shower room (11'2 x 3'3), fitted wardrobes, with further rural and neighbouring building views at the front. The second bedroom (11'0 x 7'3) is currently used as a home office with plenty of shelving but if removed would also make a lovely guest room or warm snug.

The pretty, roomy bathroom (7'4 x 7'0) is fully tiled with white tiles; a modern suite consists of a steel bath, basin, loo and contemporary fittings.

Each and every room has the most exquisite views...to wake up each morning and gaze out at lush green fields and gardens, not everyone is lucky enough to have that opportunity. The neighbours are friendly, respectful and homeowners tend to stay a long time; I can clearly see why.

I expect this apartment to sell quickly. It is grand and charming, imposing and historic and should march out of the door.

No.9 is an exceptional home and we look forward to showing you around.

OUTSIDE

The walled garden is there for everyone. Two neighbours are currently looking after the square planted areas, roses and fig trees because they particularly enjoy gardening. The BBQ area at the bottom is also for everyone to enjoy.

There is a fantastic field across the way that is ideal for dog walking also with a children's play park.

Barrington Grange is a listed building at the rear to ensure it retains it's unique look and charm.

Rarely does one find a large, single garage (17'5 x 9'0) included with an apartment. There is one allocated private parking space along with a handful of visitor parking spaces and easy on-street parking too.

Location

LOCAL INFORMATION

Powick is situated 2 miles south of Worcester and 4 miles north of Great Malvern, lies on the A449 and has two bridges across the River Teme, one ancient and one modern.
The village contains an excellent primary school, three pubs, The Crown, The Red Lion and the Three Nuns, a useful local garage, restaurants, Link nursery, a village hall, and the nearby Stanbrook Abbey.

Marvellous local walks are numerous as well as music festivals, shows and events at the popular 3 Counties show ground.

The old bridge across the Teme at Powick is late medieval with 17th century alterations and is a Grade I listed structure.

Edward Elgar was the bandmaster at the County psychiatric hospital from 1879 -1888 and was paid £4 a year!

Local shopping includes Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons.

There are excellent links by road and rail: Malvern Link train station and Worcester train stations are a few minutes away with direct links to Birmingham (1 hour), Bristol (1 hour 30 mins) and London Paddington (2 hours) with Junction 7 of the M5 a short drive away. Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Broadway, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham all readily accessible.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The No. 44 bus conveniently stops at the traffic lights where the lane meets the A449 (Malvern/Worcester Road). It arrives every 15 minutes either taking you to Malvern retail park in 13 minutes, with it's large M&S and food hall, Boots, Just For Pets, and Morrisons etc, or to Worcester on the other side of the road.

There is also a garden centre as you turn off the main road which sells milk and local produce. The Chinese restaurant opposite currently has planning permission to turn it into a local store.

Energy Efficiency

Additional Information

TENURE

Share of Freehold

The following is my assessment of the share of freehold and lease.

Bovis Homes completed construction of Barrington Grange in 2001. All 16 properties, both houses and apartments, were sold with 999 year leases.

The freehold was vested in a company called CPM Securities. The transaction included an "exclusive option to purchase agreement" in which it was stated that Barrington Grange Management (Powick) Ltd, the managing company for the owners, had the exclusive right to buy the freehold.

It is my understanding that all owners exercised this right in or around 2004. The purchase price was ten times the annual ground rent for each property.

The situation then as it is now is that each owner owns an equal share in the freehold and their leasehold position is unaffected.

SERVICE CHARGE

TBA (I can provide a list of exactly what the service charge covers) please contact me and I will email this comprehensive list.

(Including building insurance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, external painting every 4 years, clearing gutters, external window cleaning and car park maintenance. There is a large fund available should the roof need replacing/large works, management agency fees, cleaning and servicing of the gym and equipment etc)

The service charge has now dropped to £250 a month, great value when you see the beautiful condition of the building and don't have to do a thing to lift a finger! Great if you have a strong pension and think that it is worth any amount not to have to keep updating a property yourself or mowing a lawn, weeding etc!

MALVERN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Tax Band - C

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through the agents, ChocolateBox. Open 7 days a week including evenings

If required, please feel free to contact us regarding finance via Love Mortgages

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR)

We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence of otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.

For further information on this property please call 01684 600555 or e-mail info@chocolateboxhomes.co.uk