2 Bedroom Flat For Sale   |   Copenhagen Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2HB   |   Guide Price £300,000 Sold

Summary

*LAST TOP FLOOR APARTMENT FOR SALE* No. 23 is a fantastically stylish apartment with two double bedrooms, open plan living room, fully-fitted contemporary kitchen, enviably tall windows, communal garden, all just a couple of minutes' walk to the high street.

This favourite apartment has roof top, cathedral and garden views. There is also a useful space to put a garden table and chairs on the decked area outside your private entrance to enjoy the unique views.

Most people who have bought at the Old Fire Station have downsized and want more time to live life to the full and enjoy the local cafes, bars and shops!

This iconic building at the Old Fire Station occupies a truly commanding and central position in the heart of Worcester that is unparalleled and has been transformed with the utmost care to combine a modern and unique lifestyle.

18 apartments are now sold creating a warm and friendly atmosphere among residents already.

DESCRIPTION

The Old Fire Station, Copenhagen Street is a brand new development of luxurious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments set in a premier location conveniently situated for the local amenities of Worcester including a bustling high street, great selection of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, cinema, Foregate railway station, all within easy access of the river for a gentle stroll.

With it's carefully considered blend of brick, copper, cedar and glass this landmark development will reflect a reputation for quality, innovation and the finest attention to detail. This apartment is spacious and sun filled to complement a designer specification to provide exceptional homes with a welcoming atmosphere and the perfect place to relax or entertain.

The apartments are all immensely charming and in some way vary in layout or have individual features; you aren't buying a carbon copy of everyone else's!

There is something fabulous for everyone....

HEATING/HOT WATER

The Old Fire Station boasts an eco district heating system designed to minimise the use of gas within the development. Hot water is heated via a central gas boiler located in the plant room and circulated through highly insulated pumps to each apartment; there is another boiler which will act as a reserve so residents will always have constant heating and hot water.

This is an economic, eco-friendly, low maintenance and highly effective operation.

Heat interface units located in an apartment will provide on-demand heating and domestic hot water with energy usage monitored and controlled via your iPhone for example. There are radiators with thermostatic valves and electric underfloor heating in the bathroom.

CITY ROOF GARDEN

A private city roof garden (1st floor) will be available exclusively for residents to enjoy. This will feature new planting to create a tranquil green environment with a mix of plant species to enhance biodiversity plus designated areas of wooden benches, chairs and pretty architectural uplighting.

Third Floor

SPECIFICATION includes:

- Porter Matt handleless kitchen by Elgar with brushed brass sink & taps and compacted laminate or quartz worktops
- NEFF built-in compact oven with microwave
- NEFF induction hob with integrated extractor
- Integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher
- LED under wall unit lighting

- Contemporary style bathrooms with sanitary ware and chrome taps
- Bath with shower and glass screen
- WC with chrome dual flush, concealed cistern and soft close seat
- Chrome heated towel rail
- Porcelanosa wall tiles
- Tiled floors with underfloor heating

SPECIFICATION includes:

- LED downlight to kitchen and hall
- Pendant lighting to bedrooms
- USB sockets to bedrooms and living areas
- Matt bronze finish sockets/switches throughout
- Radiators with thermostatic control

- New double glazed wooden sash windows
- Engineered European extra wide rustic oak flooring to hall/dining/sitting areas
- Dordogne oak doors with matt bronze furniture
- Wired SKY Q to living area
- TV points to living area and bedrooms
- Communal television aerial and satellite dish
- Private front entrance
- Lift access to all floors (main building)
- Discreet bin and bike store
- Power supply provided for electrical car charging
- 10 year warranty from ICW (12 month snagging period with a dedicated service team)

TENURE

The property is held on a 150 year lease from 2023

Service charge is expected to be approximately £120.00 per calendar month

- generally to include building insurance, public liability, all communal cleaning & repairs, city garden maintenance, lift maintenance, secure entrance gate maintenance, communal lighting, drains & guttering, fire equipment service/testing, car park upkeep, communal water rates, bin store/bin cleaning, legal expenses & sundries

Ground rent is £ 0

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

Tax Band - TBC

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through the agents ChocolateBox - open everyday of the week including evenings and weekends.

Only if required, please feel free to contact us regarding finance via our specialist mortgage company.

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.

Location

LOCATION

Worcester is a wonderful city that offers everything you could possibly wish to have at your fingertips. Attractions include the city centre with excellent retail and independent boutiques, Worcester Cathedral, river trips, museums, health clubs/gyms, cafes and a wide range of popular restaurants. Sport is well represented with rugby, cricket, basketball and horse racing. (God save the Queen and now The King).

Live music, theatre and touring comedians can be seen at the Guild Hall. And not forgetting an M&S food hall a stone's throw away...

Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed here at The Old Fire Station and the people who have bought here are just the nicest. It is a community, not just an apartment.

The Old Fire Station was designed by the architect Sir Percy Thomas OBE and constructed between 1939 and 1941; he designed lots of civic buildings including the police station opposite (not currently used as a police station but retaining all the charm)

Worcester has a very good reputation for the wide selection of schools and colleges in the area. A campus for the Heart of Worcestershire College is located near by.

The University of Worcester is one of the fastest growing universities in the UK.

44 different bus routes are available from the bus station nearby giving you plenty of options for public transport to neighbouring towns and villages.

There are also excellent links by road and rail: Worcester Foregate Street or Worcester Shrub Hill train stations are a few minutes' walk away and have direct links to Malvern (8 mins), Cheltenham (25 mins), Birmingham (45 mins), Oxford (1 hour 5 mins), Reading (1 hour 30 mins), Bristol (1 hour 30 mins), and London Paddington (2 hour 5 mins) with Junction 6 & 7 of the M5 a short drive away. Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Broadway, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham all readily accessible.

The beautiful Cotswolds and Malvern Hills are both within easy reach too.

Energy Efficiency

Additional Information

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