Vantage point | Worcester

VANTAGE POINT Worcester | WR2 5PF

“Just a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Severn from the heart of the beautiful cathedral city of Worcester, this property is a well situated home with stunning vistas across the river and racecourse and cityscape beyond. During the daytime the current owners have enjoyed gazing down upon all the activities the river has to offer; from rowing and canoeing to dragon boat races, canal barges and tour boats. At night the lights on the Cathedral glimmer romantically against a starlit sky.

A wonderful ‘party house’, the property is ideal for entertaining family and friends. Whether it’s games in the recreation room; chilling out in your own hot tub and sauna; savouring a home cooked meal in the well designed kitchen or relaxing on the balcony with its stunning views to enjoy a BBQ or firework display, this tranquil residence really does suit every occasion.

Worcester provides a wealth of opportunities to entertain residents and visitors of all ages, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars, a wide variety of retail facilities, places of historical and cultural interest to visit and excellent nightlife, all just a few minutes walk from the back door. The city also has an assortment of recreational activities, with the county cricket club, tennis courts, theatre, main library and racecourse also a walk away. The annual beer and cider festival is a highlight event. With most major supermarkets and stores within five minutes drive, the train and bus stations within walking distance and a characterful local pub just a few doors away, you could not ask for a more convenient setting.

The current owners have also enjoyed cycling in the local area; around the racecourse, on the numerous canal towpaths and along the riverbank, straight out into the countryside starting from the back garden. There is also the facility to moor a pleasure boat or enjoy private fishing, making this a true country residence with cosmopolitan convenience.”*

This impressive award winning property with a stunning riverside location is set close to Worcester town centre. With breath-taking views of the river, racecourse and city this four double bedroomed detached house with three bathrooms, open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen offers ample living space. The magnificent views can be enjoyed from several impressive balconies. In addition there is a games room, sauna, gym area and hot tub.

This property offers a sophisticated modern life style with ample parking, large garden, fishing and mooring rights and a short river walk into town

This exceptional property is set over four floors. The spacious hallway has access from both the front and rear of the property with stairs leading to the first floor where you have an impressive open plan living area with the most magnificent and panoramic views of the River Severn and racecourse. This whole area offers fabulous family living space and is perfect for entertaining in. The modern and well-presented kitchen with breakfast bar as well as separate seating area has doors leading out onto the balcony to the front of the property and provides a generous living space. There is also a cloakroom on this floor.

The dining room and lounge area both lead out onto an impressive balcony with room for sun loungers, tables, chairs and barbeque area.

The atmospheric lounge is generous in space and bright with a gas fire in a marble case providing a lovely feature point of the room.

On the top floor are four good sized double bedrooms

The master bedroom with built in wardrobes has a door leading to a striking well sized balcony with stunning views of the surrounding area. Bedroom two also has access to the balcony.

Bedroom three and four, both bright and spacious have their own balcony to the front of the property and one room has stairs up to a mezzanine area providing additional space

There are two family bathrooms; both are modern and very well presented. Additional storage cupboards are on this floor.

The lower floor could if required be made into a self-contained flat. Currently there is a shower room with W.C and basin, large utility room with sink, kitchen units and plumbing for washing machine, and a large games room with sauna and gym area. This could be a bedroom or second lounge, and the utility room could take a second kitchen. A door leads out to a large decked area.

From the hallway there is access to a covered car deck with parking for four cars, and there is a small front garden area.

From the lower floor there is access to a decking area complete with hot tub and external gym area.

Steps lead down to a large garden and onto the river bank with fishing and mooring rights. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flowers.

Beyond the end of the garden gate a path allows you to walk or cycle directly into town or along the river bank into the countryside.

Worcester Worcester is the site of the final battle of the Civil War. The River Severn runs through the middle of this attractive city, overlooked by the 10th-century Worcester Cathedral.

The county town and historic city of Worcester is just 17 miles southwest of Birmingham and 23 miles north of Gloucester. The city historically hosted a flourishing glove making industry and was the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain as well as, for much of his life, the composer Sir Edward Elgar.

Providing the ideal location for retail therapy, there are three large covered shopping centres and an additional three out of town shopping parks. The main commercial centre can be found on the recently modified high street, home to a number of major retail chains and the older shopping streets contain numerous individual boutiques. There is also a racecourse, theatre, cricket club and university.

The green city of Worcester provides three spacious parks and two large woodlands covering over 33 hectares. The banks of the River Severn provide an idyllic setting for an evening stroll or bike ride, surrounded by the wonderful Worcestershire countryside bounded by the Malvern Hills and pretty market towns.

Historic landmarks include the spectacular Worcester Cathedral, dating back to the 10th Century and the Queen Anne style Guildhall designed by Thomas White, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren in 1722. The latest landmark is Worcester’s new central library, ‘ The Hive ‘, a striking gold roofed building on the site of the former cattle market.

Worcestershire One of the smallest counties in the UK, Worcestershire is a rural area of the midlands, bordering Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. The county is known as being the birthplace of composer Edward Elgar and the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s renowned books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Places of interest include Croome Court, Hanbury Hall, Broadway Tower, West Midlands Safari Park, The Worcester Porcelain Museum and The Forge Mill Needle Museum.

Other principal settlements in Worcestershire are Bromsgrove, Stourport-on-Severn, Droitwich, Redditch, Evesham, Kidderminster and Malvern, while smaller towns include Bewdley, Pershore, Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn.

Within a few minutes drive of Worcester are some exceptional picturesque walks around Abberley, Great Witley and all along the ridges of the Malvern Hills.  

Location Worcester is a thriving City with a beautiful cathedral, plenty of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. It has a top flight professional rugby team, theatre, county cricket team and the racecourse is opposite the property. The River Severn runs through the city and there is excellent schooling within the public and private sectors.

Cheltenham is a short drive away as are Malvern and Stratford-upon-Avon with further theatres. Access to the motorway network and the M5 is around 10 minutes and Birmingham Airport is also nearby.

There is a direct train service from Worcester to London, Birmingham, Malvern and Cheltenham.

Services The property is connected to mains gas and water. Drainage via unadopted pumping station with a maintenance cost of ÂŁ300 annually. Due to be adopted by Severn Trent Local Authority Worcester City Council

Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01926 455950.

Website For more information visit www.leamingtonspa.fineandcountry.co.uk Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Directions The postcode for the property is WR2 5PF *These comments are the personal views of the

current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.